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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Wanda Rue
November 3, 2009
Our deepest sympathy for the passing of Dr. Cole. We were so proud to be the receipient of the AIDS Endowment from time to time. We will honor him by continuing to serve for as long as we are needed.
Your friends at Transformation Retreats, Inc.
Carole Vignali
September 12, 2009
John and April,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in regard to Waverly's passing. He was a good, kind person in regard to all causes and proud of his commitment to the colleges of Va. May his goodness sustain you always.
Sincerely,
Carole L. Vignali
yves carteau
September 11, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jen Bayat
September 2, 2009
Dear Dr. Cook -
I am so sorry about Waverly - I have such great memories of the three of us and my dad laughing over cocktails. My thoughts are with you.
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Peggy & Mike Hawkes
September 2, 2009
Dear Mr. Cook,
Dr. Cole was a very kind and generous man. He loved your COCO beach house on 71st street and my brother has lived there for many years in the apartment. I can remember you both coming down on weekends and Dr. Cole outside to tend his flowers, then head over to the beach to relax. I was his neighbor, along with my brother. He will be greatly missed. He was such a nice person. I know you will miss him and our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Peggy Hawkes & Mike Hawkes
Mary Flinn
September 1, 2009
Dear Mr. Cook,
Dr. Cole was recruited by Virginius Dabney to support New Virginia Review, which he kindly proceeded to do for many years. We are grateful for his gifts to us and to the other arts, and you will be in our thoughts for your loss of such a generous and thoughtful partner.
Sincerely, Mary Flinn, New Virginia Review
Paul Meadors
September 1, 2009
My dear friend John,
My thoughts are with you and I truly know the loss you feel. As you know, my own loss was not so long ago. Be strong but do not hesitate to reach out to your many friends who sincerely offer their love and support. They truly mean that they are there for you.
Walter Laude
September 1, 2009
We are saddened to hear of the death of Dr. Cole. He was a colleague during our early days of anesthesia in Richmond in the 1950s.We last saw him at the Greenbrier in a delightful encounter. He was a generous man and possessed great intelligence with many other admirable attributes, such as music. He shall be missed.
Walter Laude, M.D. Lake Wales, Florida
Jay Squires
September 1, 2009
I am honored to have known Waverly as a friend for several years. His warmth, compassion and ready sense of humor were a model for us all. His generous philanthropy will have an impact for many years to come. As important, his common sense approach to life's challenges was a wonderful teaching tool for many of us. John, please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Harry Harkins
September 1, 2009
I met Waverly and John over fifteen years ago while working with Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund. I spent a delightful evening with them in their home in the Fan. I was greatly impressed with their Southern charm, gracious manners, and genuine concern for equality for all. In the ensuing years, it was a pleasure to run into them at various community events and fundraisers. I greatly mourn Waverly's passing, and send my sincere condolences to John. I hope he will be comforted by the great memories of their wonderful life together.
Bryan Axson
August 31, 2009
When I first met Dr. Cole I was a freshman at Longwood. He was a kind and very cheerful person. Always in spirit and happy. I was sad to hear of his passing today during the Camerata Singers rehearsal. We all said we want to sing for the service, this was before we were told that we have to, but there was no need to tell us we have to, we wanted to. He gave us instruments and items that we need to provide to the students, faculty and school. We will truly miss him. God bless him
Leonard "Tony" Antonik
August 31, 2009
John and members of the Cole family, John Sawyer and Leonard "Tony" Antonik of Chesapeake Virginia express our deepest sympathy on hearing of Waverly's death. He was a wonderful, generous and kind individual and will be missed by all who have come to know him. Our heart and prayers go out to the family and especially to John, his long time partner. You both have left a wonderful legacy that will live on for others to remember.
Jeff Trammell
August 31, 2009
Stuart and I were saddened to learn of Waverly's passing. We hold John and Waverly in the highest regard, value their friendship and see them as the role models they have been for so many of us. And the William and Mary community mourns the passing of one of its favorite sons. Waverly and John have done so much for William and Mary and they are forever in our thoughts and prayers.
Gregory (Spooky) Wilson
August 30, 2009
I have had the pleasure of knowing John and Waverly for neary 17 years. To hear of Waverlys passing was a total shock. John and Waverly have impacted my life more than anyone else i've ever come in contact with. They have been a blessing to my life as well as the lives my two sons. I am forever grateful. I pray that Gods peace will comfort John and Waverlys family during this difficult time.
Preston Simms
August 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers goes out to the entire Cole family and friends. I remembered Dr. Cole as a great guy who enjoyed helping others. I met both, Dr. Cole and Dr. Cook at Westminster, while working as a waiter in college. They both seemed to take such a great interest in my future and college attended at the time, since we both went to VCU.
I'm truly sorry to hear about his death. I had such a fond interest in him as a well respected doctor, caring thoughts, and just him as an individual. He will truly be missed.
Preston ([email protected])
Edwin Brown
August 30, 2009
Waverly was a fine gentleman and generous to so many over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with John during the coming days.
Betsy McClellan Adelgren
August 30, 2009
John,
Uncle Waverly was the kindest man I've ever known. Such an adventurous spirit. I was always so proud of the wonderful things you both did for Longwood. He will always be in my fondest memories. A.W. and I will miss him.
Richard Blanton
August 30, 2009
Libby and I were so saddened to receive news this morning of Waverly's death. Our lives have been so enriched by having known Waverly, John and April. I know that all associated with Longwood University mourn his passing as the institution has lost a true and generous friend.
Louis Briel
August 30, 2009
John, I feel so sad for your loss. You are in my loving thoughts, and we will smile again, my friend.
Affectionately,
Louis
David Sachs
August 30, 2009
David Perry and I are very sorry to hear about Waverly's passing. We are thankful for the oppurtunity of knowing him. We are grateful for his generosity to the American Guild of Organists and so many other organizations.
He supported freedom and justice for others and now his gentle spirit is free. John, family and friends are our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, David E. Sachs
Walter Jervis Sheffield
August 30, 2009
Waverly was truly an involved and generous fellow. We will miss him.
Bill Eanes and Roger Sargent
August 30, 2009
We are saddened, indeed, to learn of the passing of our dear and long-time friend, Waverly. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies go out to John, who we know will miss him greatly. Though distance prevents our being there personally, you both are in our hearts.
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