Obituary of COOKE – Edward

June 23, 1938 – July 19, 2010 Ed passed away in Middleton, NS after a courageous battle against Myelodysplastic Syndrome at the age of 72. Ed was a well known Calgary REALTOR® for thirty years. Ed was dearly loved by his daughter Janet (Garth) Velestuk; his sons, Steven (Joanna), David (Leanne), and Brian (Heather); seven grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild, as well as many nieces and nephews. Ed will also be remembered by his brother Gordon (Denise) Cooke, his sister Muriel (Robert) McWilliams and a sister-in-law Thelma Cooke. He was predeceased by his brother Raymond. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Canadian Blood Services at 1-888-2 Donate (1-888-236-6283) or to the Aplastic Anemia & Myelodysplasia Association of Canada (www.AAMAC.ca). A Celebration of Ed’s life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.), on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. You may forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Ed Cooke, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park, Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.