John Cooper

COOPER
At London Health Sciences Center – Victoria Hospital on Saturday, January 5, 2008, John Cooper of London in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Judith (Stevens) Cooper for 51 years. Proud father of Brian and his wife Margaret of London, Sally and her husband Chris of Gold River B. C. and Ian and his wife Karen of Ayr. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa, Emily and Ben. John was born on December 9, 1931 in London England, the only son of James and Norah (Harrison) Cooper. He was educated at Latimer Public School in London, England and worked as an accountant for the Hyde group of companies before coming to Canada in 1965. Here in Canada he worked for Canada Trust as an internal auditor and then for Joe McManus at CJOE Radio as the accountant. In 1978 he went to work for the province in the Ministry of Revenue and then at the Ministry of Labour as an employment standards officer. He retired from the civil service in 1994. Throughout his life he enjoyed many hobbies such as cycling, gardening and Scottish Country Dancing. He has fought the good fight and will be sadly missed by his family and friends here and in England. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, 397 Springbank Drive, London with Reverend Canon K. Sam Thomas officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the St. Michael and All Angels Memorial Fund or the Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca