Leonard Thomas Cook
3 April 1924 – 13 September 2020
Leonard Thomas Cook
3 April 1924 – 13 September 2020
Cook, Leonard Thomas:
At home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, 13 September 2020 aged 96. Len was fiercely independent, of strong character, always smiling and so cheery that you forgot his age. Loving and dedicated husband of the late Camilla (Mella). Fantastic father and father-in-law of Cheryl & David Talbot and Alan & Jean. Grandad and Dida to Lisa & Andrew Potter, Isaac & Alison Cook, Alice & Richard Cane, and Letitia Cook & Simon Bentley. Dida to his 7 great grandchildren Lola, Lenny, Drew, Dylan, Zinzan, Sterling and Oliver. A legend and special uncle to all the cousins, the last of the landmarks of the family.
Donations to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
Messages to the Cook family may be left on Len’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/len.
A service to celebrate Len’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Friday 18 September 2020 at 10am, followed by a private cremation.
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Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
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Dear Cheryl, Alan & family, Very sorry your lovely Dad's life has come to an end. His friendly, cheerful smile will be missed. I remember growing up when we were all at Picadilly and people used to ask, "Which one is your Dad?". I'd reply, "The tall one with the dark hair". Our Dad's were always best of friends. Best wishes for Friday. Many memories will be shared. Love from, Our family, Kareen & Martin
Dear Cheryl, Alan & Families Sincere condolences in the passing of your very special Dad. Very special memories of Len & the catch ups when I was home, he was a lovely man & always so happy. My thoughts are with you all, sending love & hugs. Barb Morris
Dear Cheryl,Alan and families. So sad to hear of Lens passing and offer our sincerest condolences. I loved catching up with Len scootering around. Always fun to talk to with a twinkle in his eye. What a welcome he will receive “up there” with Mella and the Sisarich gang. Zivjeli Denise and Mick Novak
Cheryl & Families So sorry to hear of Len's passing. I will remember Len for his travel, he was never scared to take on the big trip even thou as he told me he was getting on ... Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Brent & Maree Schumacher
SINCERE SYMPATHY CHERYL AND ALAN WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. YES ALWAYS A CHEERY SMILE AND HE JUST LOVED HIS SCOOTER. OUR MEMORIES GO BACK TO PICADILLY AND VINCE WHAT A RESTAURANT IT WAS THEN. LEN LOVED HIS GOLF AND ONLY A MONTH OR MORE HE CHECKED ON MY GOLF. BRIAN PHELAN
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