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Robert James COOPER

Published on 28/05/2020

COOPER Robert James On Thursday, May 21, peacefully at home, Robert James ('Bob'), aged 101 years. Most recently of Northallerton but formerly of London, Piddington (Buckinghamshire) and Darlington. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean, loving father of Keith, dearest grandfather of Rachel and great-grandfather of Liberty, dear father-in-law of Joy, and sadly missed by Rachel's partner, Nic, and Joy's daughter, Shani. Present circumstances mean that there will be a private cremation with plans to be put in place for a future celebration of Bob's long and active life. No flowers please but, instead, donations to the RAF Benevolent Fund much appreciated.

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tom baker August 18th, 2020
So sorry to hear this, I met Bob when delivering his milk when I was 19, 8 years ago, and we kept in touch since. I would go see Bob and he would spend hours telling me stories of his life, one thing we had in common was our interest in farming and how he milked cows just as I do. We made a deal that if either of us won the lottery we would buy a farm, but only under the agreement that Bob would help me milk the cows, every time we discussed this Bob would laugh but promise me he would. I last visited Bob last November, about 6pm on remembrance Sunday, Bob was suited and booted as he always was, we talked for hours while enjoying a glass of Whiskey. Bob was an incredible character, an inspiration, he has left a life long impression on myself, a true gentleman and his love for life was incredible, if I had met him sooner I would have had him make me a grandfather clock, his woodwork skills were incredible. It was a pleasure to meet Bob and will he forever be missed. I hope all his family and friends are well.

Tom (milkman)