Robert Mark Cotton

Rest in peace Cotty, was lovely to see you recently and have a few drinks xx

So sorry to hear you have left us so soon Mark. Gosh we had some fun over the years in Arrowtown . . Great memories. Gone far to soon. RIP. see you on the other side .

Bridge xx

I will remember Mark as warm, funny, and pragmatic, with Uncle Herbert's twinkle in the eye. For a good-as-gold country bloke, Mark was always up for a hearty chat, even with his little cousins. A great lover of rugby, rodeo, flying, farming, and multiple Weimaraners called Rusty, I will fondly remember him as someone who lived his ideal version of life.

Sending you all my deepest condolences, sympathy and love at the very sad passing of Mark. I will always remember him as a wonderfully friendly, funny, kind, smart, larger than life, great kiwi country boy and lovely cousin. Gone far too soon and always remembered.

I met Mark in 1994 and through a common interest in hunting we met often for a coffee and yarn.
After a few years when he returned from Canterbury, he caught some tahr and whitetail deer for me.
He was a very unassuming and quiet man. Only when he came to fly our helicopter that bit by bit I discovered his true abilities
He always said he was only a farmer, and so he was. But also a very good pilot, hunter, boat driver, gold miner, fisherman, engineer, mechanic, irrigation installer, digger driver, butcher, cook and really competent all rounder man’s man.
For me he is irreplaceable as a friend, advisor and doer.
He passed away with courage and dignity.
My deepest condolences to Nikki and Sue and family.

Rest in peace my friend.

Rip buddy many good times had. Love the price family

Being a "townie" & getting my meat from the Supermarket, Mark always took delight in regaling us with his hunting trips going into every fine gory detail of the animals demise. Mark will definitely be missed by many. R.I.P. Mark. Gunter & Patricia.

An end of an era for us. Particularly for Ross who went to primary school, boarding school, kicked around with him and partied with him RIP Mark. Thanks for the fun, the arguments the lot Love Judi and Ross

Deepest sympathy to you all in the sad loss of your loved brother Mark.
The late Fran's (Arrowtown) family have you in their thoughts.

From Vuk & Niki, who live in Tauranga and came to know Mark through Glenroy Station:
Vuk first met Mark a few years ago on a hunting trip at Glenroy with Jim. He recognised Mark as a fellow passionate hunter, and a down-to-earth, friendly, true ‘Southern Man’. Vuk later brought his wife, Niki, to Glenroy, and they spent the afternoon with Mark, scoping out big red stags for hours. Vuk and Niki fondly remember Mark attempting to flush out a big stag for Niki, running up and down hills making all kinds of loud noises – and coming up with nothing but a heartrate of about 200 and a sweat-soaked t-shirt. Although gutted that that endeavour wasn’t successful, Mark was one of the first to congratulate Niki when she took down her first red trophy the following morning.
Truly passionate about helicopters, Vuk says Mark is easily one of the best pilots he has ever flown with – and there’s been a few. He was the only pilot Niki never felt nervous flying with.
Mark was easy company – always keen to have a chat (usually about hunting) and a laugh. Our trips to Glenroy won’t be the same without Mark there to have a cuppa and a catch up with.
Mark, you were a real gentleman and we loved getting to know you. We will miss you.

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Niki Creasy

Rest in peace Mark. Our condolences to Sue, Nicky and their families. We spent a few days with Mark when staying in Arrowtown and loved his hunting stories - he had my son's eyes out on stalks! We share a love of the family history of gold mining and chewed the cud on tales, old and new. His helicopter stories will no doubt be discussed....maybe for years. I trust he has a wonderful send off. Fly high and fly free cousin. See you on the other side. Love from Kerry and family.

To Nicky, Sue and your families my deepest sympathy. Marks life was vast. Thank you for the live stream it was wonderful to be there in some way.
Love
Lillian O'Hanlon (Puddy)