Larry COOKE

Larry Cooke died at the age of 59 at the Temiskaming Hospital on June 3, 2007 following a brave battle with cancer. He was born in Haileybury and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54. Mr. Cooke was a kind hearted man who was always available to lend a hand to those in need. He will be remembered for his excellent skills as a marine, snowmobile and motorcycle mechanic and his ability to troubleshoot any type of problem. Mr. Cooke was predeceased by his parents Hiliard and Frances Cooke and by his sister Barbara Lee Leask. He will be sadly missed by his children Dustin of Haileybury and Jennifer of Calgary; his best friend Gisèle Cyr; his siblings Darcy (and Ali) Cooke, Marley Drainville and Carolee Cooke; and his niece and nephew Natasha Drainville and Daryl Drainville. The Cooke family will welcome friends at the Buffam Leveille Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Buffam Leveille Funeral Home on Thursday, June 7 at 11 a.m. Reverend Richard White officiating. Memorial contributions to Community Cancer Support will be gratefully acknowledged. Condolences, tributes and contributions may be left at www.buffamleveille.com