Garry Cooke (chef chef)

Garry Cooke (chef chef)
ex CPO Stoker Fred Vernon passed on the following information re the passing of Garry Cooke. Garry was an ABCK at the 'Tross when I was there and he switched over to be a Docky Copper (Dog Handler). Because of his surname he copped the nickname of 'Chef Chef". :- Cliff, I'm hoping that you will be able to post this on your web site at sometime. Ex chef Garry John Cooke (Chef Chef), born 04/12/1949, passed away at about 1130 hours on Wednesday 23 July 2008 in a Bundaberg hospital from complications after entering hospital with chest infection (Asbestos Related). Mandy and I are travelling up for the service which is to be held at Kelly's Beach, Bargara, 1000 hrs on Saturday 26 July 2008. Garry is being cremated today, his son Ian and Daughter Megan will then go out in Garry's boat and spread the ashes at sea, which was Garry's wish to be buried at sea, a true matelot. Thankyou Mandy and Fred

Yes Vale to Chef Chef a top bloke and i had always thought he was a Kellick before he changed over to dog handler Perhaps some on can clear this up for me .I was told at the reunion and was sort on the details so thanks for this post Cliff .

Hi Quinny, just confirming that Garry Cook was a Kellick cook as I worked under him on the Hobart 75/76. He then change over to Docky Vegtable before becoming a Doghandler. Yes a great bloke to work with, mad as a rabbit at times but very likable. It was a shock when I heard the news. Cheers Bomber

Thanks for that bomber yes i could write a bloody book on that bloke alone very likable bloke and he will be sorely missed thats for sure .

Garry Cook
Yes, Garry and I served at Coonawarra and what a great bloke he was I could tell a lot of things we got up too , but the best thing is that he will take all he`s memories with him to our beloved sea bed. May God Bless you Chef Chef Regards NH

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