Our dear mother, Deborah Cotell, sadly passed away on May 31, 2024, at the age of 71 years. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. A friend to many, she was a cherished member of the community in West Yarmouth, MA, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and strength. She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Joseph Cotell Jr.. She also leaves behind her son Joseph Cotell III, her daughter Phyllis Jean Cotell, as well as her siblings Pam Duchesneau, Herbert Elland, Susan Stewart, Steven Elland, Tracy Miller, and John Elland as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, grand puppies and friends who felt her warmth and generosity.

Deb attended Dennis Yarmouth schools graduating from D-Y high school in 1971. She loved and actively played sports throughout her high school years. Deb also attended the Art Institute of Boston graduating with an associates degree in Art. She continued working in the art field through out her adult life. Her paintings have been displayed in multiple art shows throughout the years. She actively sold her crafts in crafts fairs for the past 24 years.

She was a long time active member of Living Hope Family Church in Hyannis, MA. It was her prayer that we all in our own unique ways will share God’s love with everyone we meet and continuing in faith, love, and hope.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 10:00am to 11:00am at Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave, South Yarmouth. Memorial service will follow at 11:00am at HAllet Funeral Home.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; I will fear no one. The Lord protects me from all danger’ I will never be afraid. Psalms 27:1

I have asked the Lord for one thing; One thing only do I want: to live in the Lord’s house all my life, to marvel there at His goodness, and to ask for his guidance. In times of trouble He will shelter me; He will keep me safe in His temple and make me secure on a high rock. So I will triumph over my enemies around me. With shouts of joy I will offer sacrifices in His Temple; I will sing, I will praise the Lord. Hear me, Lord, when I call to You! Be merciful and answer me! When You said “Come worship me,” I answered “I will come, Lord.” Don’t hide Yourself from me. Psalms 27:4-9