Kenneth James Cooksey

Also known as "Ken"

13 April 192813 December 2024

On Friday 13th December 2024 at Harbour Hospice Red Beach aged 96 years.

Beloved Husband for 68 yeas of the Late Lois.

Loved Father and Father in Law of Robert and John, Gary and Raewyn, and the Late Terry.

Much loved Grampy of Charmaine and Nicole, and Great Grandad of Lincoln and Kyle, Declan and Brendan.

He will be greatly missed. 

Our grateful thanks to the staff at North Shore Hospital,  and special thanks to Harbour Hospice Red Beach for the care and compassion they provided to Ken.

Funeral service held at Dil's Funeral Services

Tributes

To Gary, Raewyn Charmaine and the extended family, sending my condolences to you all. Ken (Grampy) was a real gentleman and he will be greatly missed by all. Together again with his adored wife Lois and loved son Terry. Sorry I can't be with you today, but I will watch the service online. Sending Hugs and Love.

Wendy Rear

To the family of Ken. Please accept our sincere sympathy at the passing of a really great and very strong man. We can never forget the love and care he extended to Lois during their long life together. So sorry we will be unable to join you on Friday. Ngaire (nee Smith) and Max Jackson

Ngaire Jackson

A wonderful gentleman who will always be remembered, finally back with Lois and Terry. No more pain or headaches, just eternal love.

Sue Barnes

All my condolences to Ken´s family the best painter the Manly Bowling Club ever had and a Dear friend to Me Bob Murray

Bob Murray

Ken was a good man, a genlteman, thoughtful, hard working, and he could fix anything. There was no topic that he couldn't converse on. I loved that he would take the time to learn about your interests. A loyal man who loved his family. Though he had a quiet disposition there was no short supply of his quick wit and sense of humor. Rest now Ken. RIP "Say not in grief 'he is no more' but in thankfulness that he was."

Cindy Knowles

As the husband of my cousin, Lois, Ken was always courteous and kind to me and seemed a quiet gentleman with a gentle sense of humour. My love and condolences to cousins Robert and Gary and to the grandchildren of Ken and Lois. I am sorry I am unable to attend Ken's service on Friday, 20th December. I will be with you in spirit, sending kind and loving thoughts.

Kaye Forster-Hill
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