David Allan Cooke

Cookie has taken his final ride. He loved jokes, limericks and stories until the end. He leaves behind his wife of almost 62 years, Connie (nee Trimble). 4 children: Margo, Mike (Darlene), Marty (Karen) and Rob (Chris); 9 grandchildren: Andrew (Jas), Emma, Amelia (Aaron), Marty, Ian, Sadie, Nataline, Adam and David. Predeceased by his parents Rupert and Francis (nee Cottle), his sister, Joyce Waddell (John) and his brother, Rupert (Pat). He is survived by his sister Elaine Perks (Tom), sister-in-law Barbara Farrill, as well as many nieces and nephews. Dave retired from the University of Windsor managing Pension and Benefits. He was a lifetime member of the Windsor District Basketball Association and was an assistant coach of the 1969 Eastern Canadian Senior Ladies (N&D) Champs. Long time Secretary of the Windsor Minor Hockey Association. He was a board member of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association for several years. Dave helped to initiate the first hockey program at South Windsor Arena on Saturdays for young players. Dedicated member of the Siro Martinello Bursary Fund. As per Dave’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Close friends and family are invited to the memorial visitation on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 11 am until the time of the memorial service at 12:00 pm at Walter D. Kelly Life Celebration Centre. In Dave’s memory please find time to volunteer with an organization you believe in or perform an act of kindness for someone else.