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Obituary lookup - Walter Harris Cooke d.1891 BC
« on: Monday 24 April 23 17:42 BST (UK) »
I am trying to track down an obituary to my relative Walter Harris Cooke who passed away 15 June 1968. At the time his address was 473, Marigold Road, Esquimalt; Saanich, British Columbia. I believe that an obituary notice was placed in The Times Colonist on or about 17 June 1968 by his widow Agnes Cooke. I understand the notice makes reference to my aunt, Jane Nugent.
I suspect that Jane is half sister to Walter.
The Times Colonist doesn't have online records for 1968 but I understand they may be viewable elsewhere. If anyone has access and can provide me with a copy or transcript of the notice so that I can understand the link between Walter and Jane.
Any help you can give would be most welcome.
Darryl Nugent

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Re: Obituary lookup - Walter Harris Cooke d.1891 BC
« Reply #1 on: Monday 24 April 23 17:59 BST (UK) »

Times Colonist
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
17 Jun 1968, Mon  •  Page 4

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123454269/times-colonist/

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Re: Obituary lookup - Walter Harris Cooke d.1891 BC
« Reply #2 on: Monday 24 April 23 18:10 BST (UK) »
Thanks Sandra. Problem is now solved. Aunt Jane WAS Walter's half sister. Just need to find his biological father -  a bit more difficult.
Thanks again
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Re: Obituary lookup - Walter Harris Cooke d.1891 BC
« Reply #3 on: Monday 24 April 23 18:48 BST (UK) »
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Re: Obituary lookup - Walter Harris Cooke d.1891 BC
« Reply #4 on: Monday 24 April 23 18:57 BST (UK) »
Thanks Sandra. It looks as though Agnes lived to be a good age - 98. Seems that life in BC suited her.
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Re: Obituary lookup - Walter Harris Cooke d.1891 BC
« Reply #5 on: Monday 08 May 23 17:16 BST (UK) »

That's great that you sorted the link out.  :)

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