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Uncle Len

COOLEY, Leonard William "Len"

COOLEY, Leonard William "Len" - 84, Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 27, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 8, 1923, in Halifax, he was a son of the late Leonard Sr. and Rose (Taylor) Cooley. Len was a veteran of the Second World War and served overseas in England. After the war, he was employed as a plumber and pipefitter, and retired from CFB Shearwater in 1986. Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, the former Ida Madelyn Elliott; daughters, Julie Gay (Pat), Cole Harbour; Glenda (Scott) MacDonald, Dartmouth; grandchildren, Patrick, Melanie, Leah, James "Bo", Traci, Robyn, Jared, Lindsay; great-grandchildren, Alex, Grace, Kaylee, Isaac, Benjamin, Tyler; brother, Francis, Dartmouth; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Ann Harrison, Rose Dares, Nellie DeRaine, Hilda Hines, Geraldine Sutherland; brothers, James, Ronald. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Arthur Snow officiating. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Reception in Atlantic Funeral Home Family Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Len's memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 5161 George St., Floor 7, Halifax, NS B3J 1M7, would be appreciated. On-line condolences are available through: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com

Aunt Gerry

SUTHERLAND, Geraldine Mary

SUTHERLAND, Geraldine Mary - 76. It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of our wife, mother, and grandmother on December 3, 2006, surrounded by her loving family. Lifetime resident of Tuft's Cove, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Rose (Taylor) Cooley. Surviving are her loving husband of 49 years, Lester; her children, Dave (Betty) Foggoa, Guysborough County; Christine (Jack) Seaman, Wayne (Lynda) Foggoa, Lorna (Wayne) Giles and Darlene (Dale) Paulson, all of Dartmouth; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Edward A. Foggoa; sisters, Nelly Deraine, Hilda Hines and Rose Dares, and brothers, Jim and Ronald Cooley. She is survived by sister, Anne Harrison, and brothers, Leonard and Frank Cooley. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held in Stairs Memorial United Church on Thursday, December 7, at 11 a.m., officiated by Rev. Allison Davis. Reception to follow in the church hall. Burial to take place at a later date. Donations may be made to The Lung Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements entrusted to Dartmouth Funeral Home. 

Guest Book for Victor "George" Hines
January 27, 2006
Words can not express how deeply sorry we are for the loss of such a beloved person. May it help to know how many people share your sorrow and stand with you.
Love
Michelle, Tasha and Rod
Michelle Thornley (Courtice, ON )
mlthornley@rogers.com

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January 27, 2006
we will misss george - he was a kind & gentle person. mom remembers fondly how much george would help her around the kitchen & she also sends her condolences.
dianne thornley (oshawa, ON )
diannethornley@hotmail.com

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January 14, 2006
George you will always be in our hearts. You are now a guardian angel that I know will watch over the love of your life. You watch Cora from above and we will watch her from here until you two meet again.
We will miss you and love you.

xoxoxoxoxoxo
Darlene Crawford (Oshawa, ON )
darlene.crawford@gmail.com

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January 5, 2006

Rebecca Hines (Montreal, QC )
rhinessmith@yahoo.com

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December 31, 2005
George was a light!!! we love you!!!
Say hi to the boys for us!!!
HUGS
The Bice Family (Victoria, BC )

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December 31, 2005
Although I didn't know George well, it was apparent to me on first meeting him that he was a kind, loving and generous soul. My sympathies to all who loved him, and especially Cora, love, hugs, and blessings. Dee
Dee Whitney (Victoria, BC )
dlw@shaw.ca

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December 30, 2005
We were truly saddened to hear of George's passing. He was a fun loving, kind and loyal friend and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our hearts are with you, Cora, and we will be there when you need us, love Tim and Ali
Tim and Alison MacDonald (Victoria)

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December 30, 2005
George truly was a shining light to all his friends, I can still see him climbing on the balcony, stringing up lights. But his light will never fade, We will miss you so very much.
to george's family and friends, he is the brightest star in the heavens now, you simply need to look up to see his smile.

With deepest sympathies,

Sue & Mike.
susan macdonald (victoria, BC )

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December 30, 2005
George, we love you so much and we will miss you every day. Your special laugh has been permanently implanted in our memories. Every thought of you brings us warmth and hapiness. You are one of the good ones and we are truly grateful for all the time we had together. You touched our lives and our hearts in a way that will keep you alive forever. Thanks for your gift of friendship. Don't worry about "The Girl" we will take good care of her. Enjoy the journey you are on now. Love Drew and Rhonda
Rhonda and Andrew Gletherow/McNellis (Victoria, BC )

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December 30, 2005
Any information needed from Nova Scotia, please contact me (his brother) at email displayed.
John Hines (Dartmouth, NS )
jhines@accesswave.ca

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December 30, 2005

Melissa Hines (Halifax, NS )
melissalapointe5@hotmail.com

HINES, Victor "George"
HINES, Victor "George" - 50, Victoria, B.C. formerly of Dartmouth, passed away suddenly on December 24, 2005, at home. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Victor and Hilda (Cooley) Hines. He was a journeyman carpenter by trade and well-known throughout the field. He is survived by his children, Melissa LaPointe, Lawrencetown; Melanie and David, Cole Harbour; granddaughter, Jasmine LaPointe; brothers, John (Heather) Cole Harbour, Peter (Nadine) Chezzetcook; Michael, Victoria, B.C.; sisters, Rebecca (Ernest) Smith, Montreal and Jo-Ann Sagar, Tatamagouche. He was predeceased by brother, Douglas. He will be fondly remembered by his many friends in Dartmouth and Victoria. No visitation. Cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday in Pope John XXIII Church, Cole Harbour.

Victor
HINES, Victor "George " Passed away unexpectedly December 24, 2005 in Victoria, B.C. Born in Halifax, May 31, 1955. He was a journeyman carpenter by trade and well known throughout the field. He will be truly missed by all the hearts he touched and remembered for his bright friendly smile and loving heart in helping friends in need. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation in George's memory.

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