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Garry COOPER

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Garry COOPER

Garry Thomas COOPER

Garry COOPER Obituary

On November 18, 2022, Garry Thomas Cooper of Selkirk, ON passed away peacefully after a brief unexpected illness. He had just celebrated his 80th Birthday. Garry lived an unbelievably full life and had the tales to go along with it. He leaves behind his two sons, Tom and John, two daughters, Kim and Stacey, former wife of 52 years Marilyn, 8 grandchildren, Wilson, Brooke, Molly, Ella, Jack, Charlie, Cooper, Piper and his companion Pat who brought him joy, love and happiness. Garry was long time resident of Selkirk and the unofficial mayor of Lakeshore Road. He had the gift of gab, was a local historian and loved to tell jokes and play pranks. Garry was intelligent, creative, hardworking, giving and caring. Garry was the ultimate entrepreneur, founding Cooper Marine in 1975 and Cooper Bay Fisheries in 1984, creating an incredible legacy for his family. Famous for his Cooper Bay pig roasts, fish fry's and Sports Day parade floats, Garry was always the life of the party! Although he traveled all over the world, his favorite place was his home at the lake. He was known for his smoked fish, lucky stones and his love of the lake. He was a LEGEND and will be missed by many. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

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Published by The Hamilton Spectator on Nov. 23, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Garry COOPER

23 Entries

Ron Swarts

December 4, 2022

We are so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He will be missed.
Ron and Cat Swarts

Darren Keyes

December 2, 2022

Gary will be missed by many. I enjoyed participating on a number of underwater searching adventures with Gary and was always amazed with his McGiver-like fixes and work arounds! I also enjoyed his smoked fish numerous times...few people could improve on that. I will miss Gary very much. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. Please accept my condolences. Darren Keyes

Lisa & Brian Lewis

December 2, 2022

John and family, very sorry to hear, I always enjoyed tying up the boats and listening to his stories, he was always smiling.

Donna and Keith Swarts

December 1, 2022

Garry was one of a kind and will be missed by his many friends and family. He was a true entrepreneur and not afraid to take chances. Lots of family memories and tons of laughs.Wevlove you and will miss you. Rest In Peace.

Leslie

December 1, 2022

Uncle Gary was exactly that a LEGEND. I have fond memories of Uncle Gary fire walking, eating smoked fish, doing mud masks with Kimmy in the fish pond, sports day, days out on the fishing boats. Days at Uncle Gary´s we´re always an adventure. He was unique, hilarious, adventurous and I loved being around him and the fam. He will be missed.

Doug Graham

November 30, 2022

Condolences to the family.
I always had a great time being around Garry at the family get togethers.
RIP Garry
Doug and Kelly

Kerry Narduzzi

Planted Trees

Daphne Cowan

November 26, 2022

Condolences to the family on the passing of Garry. I remember all the pranks he played on my parents but the best one was that frozen skunk in their bed. RIP Garry
Daphne

Vicky Jeney

November 24, 2022

Sincerest condolences to the Cooper family. He will surely be missed. I can still hear the jokes...

Shauna, Chris & Larry Dalgleish

November 24, 2022

Sending our heartfelt condolences for such a big loss to the Cooper family, all of Selkirk and beyond. Gary is part of our memories growing up, inviting us to dress up for parade floats, eating perch, swimming in his pond, taking his fishing boat to Pottahawk, and so much more. Thank you for always having an open door, a warm welcome and a love of your family that we all love to this day even if we don't see each other often. Hugs to all of you and please keep us posted on the details so we can pay our respects. Xox. -shauna

Jerry Van Velden

November 24, 2022

Condolences to the family, I will miss our chats at the end of the driveway and will think of him often. He was defined one of the Good Ol Boys!
Cheers Coop.

Dan and Terre Lawrence

November 24, 2022

Sending condolences and sympathies to the family.

Ken Tupper

November 23, 2022

I've known Gary all my life. He was always a great person to talk to. Always had a great story to tell. Or comical idea to share. Very talented fabricator. He'll be truely missed.

Joe Terrio

November 23, 2022

I was honoured to have met Garry 7 years ago and I was grateful to have known him. He was the most unique person I've known. He was a mensch!

Joe Terrio
73 Lakeshore Rd

Shelley Dertinger and Joe Terrio

November 23, 2022

Rest in Peace My Friend
Heartbreaking. He was the best friend and neighbour ever. We will miss him dearly. To know him was to love him. He was so easy to love. Such a happy, creative, active, social butterfly! My deepest sympathy to his family. My thoughts and prayers are with Pat who gave him a very wonderful year, not knowing it would be his last. Heaven has gained a very special Angel.

Glen & Pauline Swar

November 23, 2022

Garry´s obituary described him to a tee . He certainly was a LEGEND and he will not be forgotten !!! We are sure Garry is looking down on us waiting for his wake !!!