COTTON
Anthony “Snago” Lyndon Cotton
Anthony, or Snago, as most people knew him, was born on December 29, 1968 in Cardston, Alberta. He passed away suddenly on October 10, 2021 in Lethbridge, Alberta, at the age of 52 years.
Anthony was predeceased by his father, Stan Jebeaux, and his grandparents, Frank and Annie Cotton. He leaves behind his children; Dustin, Lanny, Angela, Athena, Anthony Jr., and Dora. He left behind 3 brothers; Oscar, Kevin and Jason.
Anthony was very blessed to have been loved and cared for by 2 strong women in his life. His loving mother Margaret, as well as his auntie Carol, who he also referred to as Mom. Not many people are blessed with two mother figures in their life, and Anthony was one of those fortunate people.
Like many people in this generation, there was a lot of hurt in Anthony’s heart. Hurt that led him down a path that many did not understand or support. A hurt that made him a tough person to get to know. It took some work to get Anthony to show his soft side, but once you saw it, you never saw him the same. No matter how hard he tried to maintain a tough exterior.
Anthony had many talents and accomplishments. He was a talented artist, in many senses of the word. He was gifted with talents in singing, writing, dancing, and drawing.
He was a wonderful singer, as well as a talented guitar player. Anyone who heard him sing, agreed that he sounded just like Dwight Yoakam. At one point his talents made him a popular busker. For a period of time he was known for his busking throughout Western Canada, from Vancouver and into Manitoba. Hearing him sing was definitely a delight to your ears.
He was athletic, and that was showcased when he proudly played Football for Catholic Central High School. However, most of his athletic abilities were showcased to the world in his talent of Grass Dancing. He was an accomplished grassdancer, he frequently participated in and won dancing competitions. He was proud of this, and would attend many local competitions, where he would frequently place 1st or 2nd. He would proudly show his talents at the Calgary Stampede, where he strived to attend every year.
He was a skilled cabinet maker, a field he worked in a lot in the 80’s and 90’s. He also enjoyed a time as the Recreation Coordinator for the Calgary Friendship Centre. Later in life, he expressed his strong artistic talents, and would sell many of his paintings. He loved painting and was fortunate that his talents led people to joyfully purchase his works of art.
Anthony loved his children dearly. He cared for their wellbeing, and wanted them to be taken care of. He saw the needs of his children and was able to see the best solution for their upbringing, so they would all grow up knowing love. His only regret would have been to have had more time with them.
Anthony will be dearly missed. He will be missed by his loving family and extended family, and everyone who was fortunate enough to call him a friend. We will joyfully see his goodness live on in his children and loved ones.
The Wake Service will be from 6:00 - 11:00 pm on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Tanner Seniors Center, Cardston. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 11:00 am at Legacy Funeral Home. (Due to Covid restrictions, 50 people only). Interment to take place in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Blood Reserve.
Anthony “Snago” Lyndon Cotton
Anthony, or Snago, as most people knew him, was born on December 29, 1968 in Cardston, Alberta. He passed away suddenly on October 10, 2021 in Lethbridge, Alberta, at the age of 52 years.
Anthony was predeceased by his father, Stan Jebeaux, and his grandparents, Frank and Annie Cotton. He leaves behind his children; Dustin, Lanny, Angela, Athena, Anthony Jr., and Dora. He left behind 3 brothers; Oscar, Kevin and Jason.
Anthony was very blessed to have been loved and cared for by 2 strong women in his life. His loving mother Margaret, as well as his auntie Carol, who he also referred to as Mom. Not many people are blessed with two mother figures in their life, and Anthony was one of those fortunate people.
Like many people in this generation, there was a lot of hurt in Anthony’s heart. Hurt that led him down a path that many did not understand or support. A hurt that made him a tough person to get to know. It took some work to get Anthony to show his soft side, but once you saw it, you never saw him the same. No matter how hard he tried to maintain a tough exterior.
Anthony had many talents and accomplishments. He was a talented artist, in many senses of the word. He was gifted with talents in singing, writing, dancing, and drawing.
He was a wonderful singer, as well as a talented guitar player. Anyone who heard him sing, agreed that he sounded just like Dwight Yoakam. At one point his talents made him a popular busker. For a period of time he was known for his busking throughout Western Canada, from Vancouver and into Manitoba. Hearing him sing was definitely a delight to your ears.
He was athletic, and that was showcased when he proudly played Football for Catholic Central High School. However, most of his athletic abilities were showcased to the world in his talent of Grass Dancing. He was an accomplished grassdancer, he frequently participated in and won dancing competitions. He was proud of this, and would attend many local competitions, where he would frequently place 1st or 2nd. He would proudly show his talents at the Calgary Stampede, where he strived to attend every year.
He was a skilled cabinet maker, a field he worked in a lot in the 80’s and 90’s. He also enjoyed a time as the Recreation Coordinator for the Calgary Friendship Centre. Later in life, he expressed his strong artistic talents, and would sell many of his paintings. He loved painting and was fortunate that his talents led people to joyfully purchase his works of art.
Anthony loved his children dearly. He cared for their wellbeing, and wanted them to be taken care of. He saw the needs of his children and was able to see the best solution for their upbringing, so they would all grow up knowing love. His only regret would have been to have had more time with them.
Anthony will be dearly missed. He will be missed by his loving family and extended family, and everyone who was fortunate enough to call him a friend. We will joyfully see his goodness live on in his children and loved ones.
The Wake Service will be from 6:00 - 11:00 pm on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Tanner Seniors Center, Cardston. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 11:00 am at Legacy Funeral Home. (Due to Covid restrictions, 50 people only). Interment to take place in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Blood Reserve.