Edward G. Cooper

SKANEATELES < Edward G. Cooper, 64, died at Crouse Irving Hospital on Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 1, 1943 in Auburn, to the late Lewis and Gertrude Guyett Cooper. He graduated from Weedsport High School and earned an associates degree from Cayuga Community College. He retired after 38 years at Carrier in East Syracuse in 1999, where he worked as a designer of heating and cooling systems. In retirement, he pursued a long-time passion by starting Fish Tales Sport Fishing in 2002, offering charter trips on Skaneateles Lake. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting waterfowl and deer and enjoyed the outdoors immensely. He was an active member of the Skaneateles chapter of Ducks Unlimited, and was committed to its mission of preserving wetlands. He also volunteered regularly with the Laker Limo, providing transportation for the less mobile. Edward is survived by his wife, Jean; his son and his wife, Gregory and Pamela, of Galway, N.Y.; his son, Christopher, of Somerville, Mass.; a granddaughter, Amelia; sister, Carol Cooper, of Camillus; and brother, William Cooper, of Port Byron; In addition, friends and extended family shared in his bright life. Funeral services for Edward G. Cooper will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, at the Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, and at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary"s of the Lake Church, 81 Jordan Road, Skaneateles. The Rev. Thomas J. McGrath will officiate. Relatives and friends are welcome to visit from 4 to 7 p.m. today, at the funeral home, 49 Jordan Road, Skaneateles. In lieu of flowers, memorial funds can be sent in his name to American Cancer Society and SAVES. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.