Cooper, Gary Gordon – 62, of Halifax, passed away peacefully January 6, 2012 at the Q E II VG Site with his loving family by his side. Born in Halifax. He was the son of Florence E (Quinn ) and the late Duffus G. Cooper. Gary enjoyed writing poetry as well as being a member of Veith house and also a member of Connections. He is survived by his brother Garnett (Marlene), Hammonds Plains; a niece Willow, Bedford. Visitation 2 – 4 pm on Monday January 9, with a Funeral Service 10 am Tuesday January 10, all in Cruikshank Halifax Funeral Home. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation. To place an online message of condolence please visit www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com