Edward Cottrell, 77

Edward Leon Cottrell, 77, of Niles, passed away at Peace River Regional Medical Center in Port Charlotte, Fla., on Feb. 14, 2012.

Memorial donations may be made in Ed’s memory to the American Heart Association. A memorial service to honor Ed’s life will be held Friday, Feb. 24, at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services beginning at 6 p.m. with a time of visitation beginning two hours prior.

To leave a message for the family, upload a photo or send a letter of condolence please visit www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home of Niles.

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