VETTESE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-13 published
COOKE,
John▼
Stuart▼
(November 5th, 1927-March 9th, 2008)
At Credit Valley Hospital, on a Sunday morning, John died peacefully,
surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Virginia
(Ginny) and beloved father and father-in-law of Nancy and Tony
VETTESE,
Kelly▼ and Andrew
FALLS and sadly predeceased in 1978
by his son John Gary. Grandpa will be missed by his adored grandchildren
Rebecca and Stephen, Gregory and Scott. He was the dear brother
and brotherin-law of Dorothy
WOODHOUSE and the late Bud, Doctor William J.
COOKE,
Norma▼
WHITTEKER and the late Don, and the late Helen and
Ron WILKINSON. 'Uncle Jack' also leaves many wonderful memories
with nieces and nephews from both sides of the family. John's
career began with the Northern Miner in 1956. He had been Vice-President
and Assistant General Manager of Northern Miner Press Ltd when
he was appointed Publisher of The Northern Miner in 1989. After
42 years with The Miner, John retired as Publisher and in true
mining fashion never really retired but remained as a consultant
keeping his lifelong ties with the Mining community. The Miner
and staff, past and present, have been one of the great interests
and joys of his life as has his affiliation and contributions
towards the success of The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. He has
received recognition by his peers over the years from the Prospectors
and Developers Association of Canada and most recently an award
from the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. He was
an active Past President of the Engineer's Club, now the Ontario
Club and a man who was both respected and loved in the mining
circle. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at
the Credit Valley Hospital for their care and support. The family
will receive Friends from 2: 00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday March 16th,
2008 at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville
(905) 844-3221. A celebration of John's life will take place
on Wednesday March 19th, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. at Maple Grove United
Church, 346 Maple Grove Drive, Oakville L6J 4V5. A reception
will follow. Cremation and a private family service at Mount
Pleasant Cemetery will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to Credit Valley Hospital Foundation, The
ALS Society, or Maple Grove United Church Renovation Fund.
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VETTESE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-03-17 published
COOKE,
John▲▼
Stuart▲▼
(November 5th, 1927-March 9th, 2008)
At Credit Valley Hospital, on a Sunday morning, John died peacefully,
surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Virginia
(Ginny) and beloved father and father-in-law of Nancy and Tony
VETTESE,
Kelly▲▼ and Andrew
FALLS and sadly predeceased in 1978
by his son John Gary. Grandpa will be missed by his adored grandchildren
Rebecca and Stephen, Gregory and Scott. He was the dear brother
and brother-in-law of Dorothy
WOODHOUSE and the late Bud, Doctor William
J. COOKE,
Norma▲▼
WHITTEKER and the late Don, and the late Helen
and Ron WILKINSON. "
Uncle▼
Jack▼" also leaves many wonderful memories
with nieces and nephews from both sides of the family. A celebration
of John's life will take place on Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
at 2: 00 p.m. at Maple Grove United Church, 346 Maple Grove Drive,
Oakville L6J 4V5. A reception will follow. Cremation and a private
family service at Mount Pleasant Cemetery will be at a later
date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Credit Valley
Hospital Foundation, The ALS Society, or Maple Grove United
Church Renovation Fund.
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VETTESE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2008-03-14 published
COOKE,
John▲
Stuart▲
(November 5th, 1927-March 9th, 2008)
At Credit Valley Hospital, on a Sunday morning, John died peacefully,
surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Virginia
(Ginny) and beloved father and father-in-law of Nancy and Tony
VETTESE,
Kelly▲ and Andrew
FALLS and sadly predeceased in 1978
by his son John Gary. Grandpa will be missed by his adored grandchildren
Rebecca and Stephen, Gregory and Scott. He was the dear brother
and brother-in-law of Dorothy
WOODHOUSE and the late Bud, Doctor William J.
COOKE,
Norma▲
WHITTEKER and the late Don, and the late Helen and
Ron WILKINSON. "
Uncle▲
Jack▲" also leaves many wonderful memories
with nieces and nephews from both sides of the family. John's
career began with the Northern Miner in 1956. He had been Vice-President
and Assistant General Manager of Northern Miner Press Ltd. when
he was appointed Publisher of The Northern Miner in 1989. After
42 years with The Miner, John retired as Publisher and in true
mining fashion never really retired but remained as a consultant
keeping his lifelong ties with the Mining community. The Miner
and staff, past and present, have been one of the great interests
and joys of his life as has his affiliation and contributions
towards the success of The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. He has
received recognition by his peers over the years from the Prospectors
and Developers Association of Canada and most recently an award
from the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. He was
an active Past President of the Engineer's Club, now the Ontario
Club and a man who was both respected and loved in the mining
circle. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at
the Credit Valley Hospital for their care and support. The family
will receive Friends from 2: 00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 16th,
2008 at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville,
905-844-3221. A celebration of John's life will take place on
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 at 2: 00 p.m. at Maple Grove United
Church, 346 Maple Grove Drive, Oakville L6J 4V5. A reception
will follow. Cremation and a private family service at Mount
Pleasant Cemetery will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Credit Valley Hospital Foundation, The
ALS Society, or Maple Grove United Church Renovation Fund.
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