Peacefully passed away on Dec. 1, 2010 at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Care Centre in Botwood, Roy Francis Cooke of Bishop's Falls. He was 80 years old and retired from the Canadian National Railway in December 1984. Cookie, as he was commonly known, was a cherished family member and friend. In particular, his love for his three grandchildren knew no bounds and he was an enormous part of their lives. Mr. Cooke was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Caroline Cooke; wife, Elsie; and brother, Joseph. Left to mourn are his stepson, Don Pelley; sister, Eileen (Willis) King; brother, Ron (Elsie) Cooke; grandchildren, Jennifer, Stephanie and Donna Pelley; and a large circle of other family and friends, including his close friends at Rocky Lake, where he had a cabin and spent much of his time. Major Wycliffe Reid conducted funeral services at the Salvation Army Citadel in Bishop's Falls on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 with interment at the Salvation Army Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hoskins Funeral Homes in Bishop's Falls. Pallbearers were Don Pelley, Jennifer Pelley, Stephanie Pelley, Michael Cohen, Jim McCarthy and Ross Sellars.