LINACY – Everette Donald “Cooper” Dobson, 67, passed away suddenly Monday, June 18, 2012 in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII, Halifax.
Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of Evelyn Grant (Greene) Dobson, Linacy and the late Everette Merville “Doc” Dobson.
He was a heavy duty mechanic having worked for Germaine & Williams, Myers Bros. in Brampton, ON, and Connors Transport from where he retired due to poor health. Cooper enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He was a loving son, brother and uncle.
Besides his mother, Evelyn, he is survived by sisters: Betty (Wallace) Richard and Patsy (Bobby) Richard, Linacy; Judy (Wally) Sutherland, New Glasgow; brother, Billy (Cindy) Dobson, New Glasgow; half-sister, Joyce (Fred) Canton, Truro; half-brother, Harry (Grace) Dobson, Truro; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his father Everette “Doc” he was predeceased by sisters, Evelyn Fariello; Alice and Sharon in infancy.
There will be no visitation or flowers by Cooper’s request.
A public graveside service will be held 11 a.m Friday in Brookside Cemetery, New Glasgow with Rev. Richard Sand officiating. A reception will follow at Linacy Fire Hall.
Donations may be made in Cooper’s memory to a charity of your choice.
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