Edward Richard COCKRAM

COCKRAM, Edward Richard - Passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, December 25, 2007, at Brantford General Hospital, in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Brenda for 50 years; loving father of Steven (Rennie) Cockram, Gary (Patti) Cockram, Lyndsey Mulligan (fiancé Danny), cherished granddad of Meagan, Rhian, Tyler, Samantha, Sarah, Corey, Natalie, and Jordan. Eddie will be dearly missed by his brothers: Fred, John and David and his sisters Jane and Rose in England. Predeceased by his parents, Jim and Mary, and his sister, Heather. During his life in England he was an avid rugby, table tennis and football player. He was a driving instructor as well as achieving his tool and die apprenticeship. Eddie emigrated from England to Kitchener, Ontario in 1974 and began working as a tool and die maker for Budd Canada, where he progressed to Tool and Die Supervisor and General Foreman. He stayed until his retirement in 1996. During his life in Canada, Eddie pursued many interests. He was a founding member of the Knights of Columbus Dart League, organized numerous social events including the Tool-maker and Machinist golf tournament, as well as a yearly event supporting his wife's passion for Muscular Dystrophy. Friends will be received at the WESTMOUNT FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1001 Ottawa Street South (at Westmount Rd.) on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 in the Chapel of the funeral home at 11 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family and can be made by contacting the funeral home at (519)743-8900. Share memories of Eddie online at www.mem.com 10944319