Nathaniel J. Cooper of Amherst, NS, formerly of St. John's Newfoundland ,passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010. Born in St. Anthony, NL he was a son of the late Rev. Joseph & Annie (Heath) Cooper.
He was active in the East Coast offshore oil & gas sector for many years as Vice- President of A. Harvey & Co. Ltd. (Harvey Offshore). Prior to that he was a managing director of Pinto & Hann. He was the Honorary Vice Consul of Spain in Newfoundland. He served two terms as President of Newfoundland Oceans Industries Assoc. (NOIA). He was formerly a member of St.John's Rotary Club, St. John's Chamber of Commerce, VOWR, Saint Mary's Anglican Church and various community groups.
He was active in curling throughout his life. His love of the sea was cultivated early in Main Brook, augmented by his work in the offshore, and enhanced in retirement at the cottage and at the helm of "Spellbound".
He is survived by his current wife, Linda (Hunter), his children, Lori & Mark (Diane) and their mother, Brenda; stepson, Andrew Clarke (Jennifer); brother, Rex (Lillian); grandchildren, Kaleb, Emma, Ava, James & Ben; nephew, Duke Cooper (Denise) & niece Kelly Cooper-Beech (Jamie).
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Katherine.
Nathaniel's remains have been cremated under the direction of Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 667-8777 (70 Church St. Amherst, NS). The family will receive visitors at the Furlong-Jones Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Anglican Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in St. John's NL on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 2 p.m.
Family flowers only. Donations in Nath's memory may be made to the ALS Society, Parkinson Society of Canada or charity of choice.
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