Richard Dalton Cottle passed on to the next life on the 29th day of September 2024 surrounded by loving family. He was 83 and leaves his wife of 64 years, Pauline Cottle as well as 3 children, Brenda Callaghan, Debra Cloutier, and Richard Cottle. He also had 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Gail Loranger and was preceded in death by his parents Ralph L. Cottle and Christina M. Cottle, brother Ralph Frederick Cottle, and sister Antoinette Fontes. He was a member of the IBEW for some 50 years and was a dedicated family man. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to take the grandchildren and great-grandchildren fishing. He also enjoyed playing some sports like Bowling and Golf. Born in Rhode Island he moved to Charlotte, NC in 1995 and eventually to Lakeland, FL in 2018. He will be missed. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to Compassionate Care Hospice, Located at 212 E Highland Dr Ste 105, Lakeland, FL 33813. https://www.amedisys.com/userfiles/Amedisys-Foundation-Special%20Needs-Form.pdf