Tony Cooke

[Scully]

Hi Everyone,

Today I received the very sad news that Tony Cooke has crossed the bar.
Tony has been looking in on the site for a very long time & contributed on the old site.
He has had some chronic health problems but I know hiis death has come as a shock to his family.
I got to know Tony quite well via e-mails. He was a gentleman with a great sense of humour who shared many of his tales of his time at sea with me & I will miss that & his e-mails very much.
I hope you will join me in sending Vicky Cooke & all Tony's family our condolences, warm wishes & prayers.
Tony's funeral will take place at Southend Crematorium on Tues 6th Oct at 1.40pm.
God Bless Tony, it was a pleasure to know you.
Kindest regards to Vicky & all the family.

Tracey.xxxx

[John Callon]

Hi Tracey,

First let me say how sorry I was to hear of the passing of Tony Cooke and my heartfelt condolences to his family. I am not sure whether I knew Tony, did he sail with Cunard on the big ships and then in the late 70's early 80's with Townsend Thorenson. If so, that is where I know him from - one of the good guys and came from Liverpool.
Regards,
John.

[Doc Vernon]

Hello Tracey,
May i too send my Sincere condolences to Vicky and the Family on the news of Tony's passing!
Yes i recall him on the old site indeed,and i am shocked to hear of his passing!
I dont think i recall seeing any posts from him here on the new site,but certainly do remember him.
So may his Ship take him to calm Waters,where he may rest in Peace forever!
With Sincere wishes!
Vernon

PS Thank you for letting us know!

[Scully]

Hi John, I think there must have been 2 Tony Cooke's but you can see all threads & posts from Tony under the name 'Bobcat'. Looks like they were both 'good guys'.
Kind regards,
Tracey.

[Scully]

Hi Vernon,
I knew I could count on you for some kind words for Vicky & the family, I'm sure they will be appreciated.
You will see all threads & posts from Tony under the name 'Bobcat' you had quite a bit of correspondence with him on the forum.
Kind regards,
Tracey.

[alf corbyn]

good day to you scully. very sorry to hear about tony. give my condolences to his family.i did not kmow him but remember him from the old site. best regards. alf

[Mike Hall]

oh dear,i feel really sad now i know this.
he gave me a lot of help over the years.
may god bless you tony.

[Glan Phillips]

Hi Tracey,
Please convey my sincere sympathy and condolences to Vicky and family. I did not know him personally but it is always sad when we lose one of our shipmates. My thoughts and prayers are with Vicky and family.

Fondest Wishes,
Glan

[Beth]

Dear Tracey,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your friend. I join with the others in passing on my prayers & thoughts to Tony’s family.
Bethxxx

[Neil Morton]

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