It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of David Alexander Cooper, January 25, 2025 in his 82nd year. David is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Elaine Rose Cooper. Devoted and loving father to Geoff Vaughan (Sylvia) and Karen Oomen (John). Cherished grandfather to Madison, Mila, Taylor, Nova and Reid. David is greatly missed by his sisters Kay Powell (Jack predeceased) and Linda Donaghy (Michael predeceased). Predeceased by his sister Isabel (Ron predeceased). Lovingly remembered by his sister-in-law Patti Hodgson (Fred predeceased) and his many nieces, nephews and friends.
Dave enjoyed the friendship of his Tottenham coffee buddies and Friday afternoon Legion friends. He was fortunate to have many long and enduring relationships with childhood pals with whom he shared travel, much laughter and shenanigans. A fiercely proud Scot, he would revert to the Scottish brogue of his parents to regale his audience with stories and amusing tales.
Dave loved food and cooking, taking great joy in sharing it with others, and had a great compassion and love for animals.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Dave’s Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dave’s memory to the Tottenham Food Bank or the Alliston & District Humane Society would be appreciated. Condolences may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Celebration of Life to be held at a later date
Rose Carruthers says
Dear Elaine and Family,
Wishing you comfort in this sad time and the days to come. I know he will be deeply missed, and I hope all of the happy memories will help you through. He was a very special man.
Sincerely
Rose
Debbie Morrison says
Elaine and family, So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a person who loved laughing, friends, food and most especially his wife and family. Stay strong together, and and remember Dave’s wonderful laugh
Frank Vaccari says
Dear Elaine and Family
Ann and I are so sorry to hear this news.
Dave was a fabulous person. Kind considerate and generous.
We share so many memories of our Clearwater Vacations and the friendship of so many families.
The parties at your home in Tottenham were filled with fun, friendship and good times.
We will miss Dave immensely. Please know that you are in our thoughts and your family holds a special friendship with us.
Your friends
Ann and Frank Vaccari
Anna Marie Vanderzon says
Dear Elaine,
I wanted to reach out to you to express my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband.
Hold all the endless memories close to your heart and his spirit will live on forever.
Hugs,
Anna Marie Vanderzon (your lawnbowling friend)
Jeannette & Jim Ferrie says
Dear Elaine, Geoff, Karen & Families, We were terribly sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Deepest sympathies from the Ferrie Family.
Bill Norris says
Bill Norris So sorry to hear of Daves passing I new Dave for 65 years. Dave had a 1953 monarch and I had a 1951 chev back in 1959 at vi”s corner a restaurant we hung out at. I remember Dave getting me a job at Skeene Cartage driving truck back the early 1960ies located around the old Perth district. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Pat Lockerbie says
Sorry for your loss. My brother
Paul (Fuzzy) shared many memories of Dave, the gang and their antics.
I trust he was greeted with open arms by his many friends and now celebrating once again.
Pat Lockerbie (Fernicola)
Joe and Teresa Bin says
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Dave’s smiling face and kindness will be missed.
Kim and Brian Brett says
Dear Elaine and family
We are so saddened to hear the news of Dave. He was such a character. His wild storytelling of wingless chickens. That’s how they grow and I believed him. Of so many experiences he had in his jobs had me laughing so much. He was a very unique man. We will all miss him at the Friday legion gatherings. The pipes are playing for him xo
Betty Spry says
Elaine, Geoff, Karen and Families We were so saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. We have very fond memories of our times together in Stoney Creek celebrating milestones that connected our families
The Rovers, St Laurent, Bin, and Spry Families
Steve and Shirley Pearce says
Elaine and Family,
So very sorry to hear Dave has passed. I met Dave over 35 years ago working at Hickeson -Langs supply co. Dave was in the sales department so I had lots of contact with him being in merchandising. Dave was the kind of guy who just wanted to do his job, service his customers and keep them happy.
Dave will be missed by his whole SYSCO Food service family but especially by the people who worked with him through the years.
steve rogers says
We didn’t see Dave & Elaine often, but when we did it was always a day of laughs and pleasant company trading old stories and good times.
Elaine and family, we are very sorry for your huge loss and our thoughts are with you in this difficult time. RIP Dave.
Marg & Steve Rogers
Val Wilkinson and Stephen Morgan says
Sincere condolences from Val and Steve, to Elaine and family, on the passing of Dave. He was a gentleman in every way, and will be dearly missed by many friends in many ways.
Our thoughts and love are with you at this time, and know that the time spent with you both have special memories for many of your friends.
Love Val and Steve
craig beatty says
To Elaine and all of Dave’s family and friends, I got the opportunity to meet Dave in a group setting in the legion a few times, he’d come in and sit down with us and a pint, sometimes after a visit to California Sandwich, and we’d listen to him talk about the old neighbourhood, his time in sales or his adventures while travelling. I enjoyed listening to him talk, he brought a warm and welcoming light with him into the room, I will miss spending time with him, and I’d like to extend my heartfelt condolences to you all.
Linda & Roger Begin says
Dear Elaine, Jeff, Karen.
We were so saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. Our condolences.
Candy Lalonde says
Dave and Elaine have been our neighbours for 35 years. Our chats with Dave will be sadly missed. Our adult children have many fond memories of their chats with Dave. Our heart felt condolences to Elaine and the entire family.
Candy, John, Jacquelyn and John Pall Lalonde
Steve de la Bastide says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Steve, Sarah, Theo & Vianne de la Bastide
Joan Hammond says
So sad to hear of David’s passing. We go back a long time we have been friends Hung around with the same crowd. Not many of us left. My heart goes out to Elaine and her family and Linda his sister RIP David
Richard Canning says
I too will miss our business meeting at Tim Hortons, talking about our favourite eating places and food , desserts and how to prepare them . Eat well my friend.
Dave Cooper says
It is many years since Marv and I have shared a table with Elaine and Dave, but we both remember sitting at a lovely table laden with great food and drink. And laughter, lots and lots of laughter.
Doug says
We are sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Condolences to you all. We will miss seeing his friendly smile in the neighborhood.
Doug and Carol Hodgins
Doug hodgins says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We will miss seeing Dave around the neighborhood and his friendly chats.
Doug and Carol Hodgins
Karen Manfredi says
Dear Elaine
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We never met your husband but are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Karen and Tony Manfredi
Roy LeBlanc says
Coffee time will not be same without Dave or or the smoke meat sandwich will miss you Dave RI P
Joan McDevitt says
Thinking of you and your family as you mourn the loss of a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Dave will be missed by many.
Virginia Lynn Grimaldi says
Dear Elaine and Family,
I was so sad to hear of Dave’s passing, and I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to you all. Dave was truly one of a kind—his warmth, humour, and kindness made every moment spent with him memorable.
I had the pleasure of working with Dave at Sysco, where his fun-loving spirit and quick wit could brighten even the busiest days. No matter the challenges, he always found a way to make us laugh. And of course, sitting around the family Christmas dinner, Dave was in his element—sharing stories, cracking jokes, and making everyone feel welcome. He had a way of bringing joy to any gathering, and I will always cherish those memories.
His love for good food, his Scottish pride, and his ability to tell a great tale were just a few of the things that made him so special. He will be missed by so many, but his laughter and kindness will live on in the stories we share.
Please know that my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Wishing you comfort in the days ahead, and hoping that the many wonderful memories of Dave bring you peace.
With deepest sympathy,
Virginia Grimaldi
Dave and Liana Kearney says
We are so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing, our deepest condolences. I’m going to miss our talks and laughs we have shared running into each other around town. He was a good man who always made me laugh. He will be missed.
Roger and Linda Mills says
Elaine,
So sorry for your loss, thinking of you at this time.
Roger and Linda
Nicole Grimaldi says
My condolences to Elaine and Dave’s family and many friends. Dave was such a lovely, kind, funny, and warm person who I greatly admired. I think so fondly about seeing Dave during my childhood years; it was always a highlight because he went out of his way to spend time with me, to talk to me about serious things, to joke around with me, and to make me feel special. Dave made people feel loved and seen. And he made them laugh. Sometimes the people that really impact your life for the better are not the people you see every day but the ones that, when you do see them, you share such special moments with them that they last a lifetime. Dave impacted my life for the better and I am very grateful for that. Rest in peace Dave, you will be missed.
Wendy Grimaldi says
Elaine and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. When people use to ask me how I was related to Dave, I would say he’s my brother-in law, in-law, in-law. I have so many great memories of the times we all spent together-whether it was sitting around the Christmas table or time at the cottage or chatting around the ‘water cooler’. Lots of laughing and good times. He was such a wonderful person. Condolences to you all.
Ian Soutar and Barbara Summers says
Dear Elaine, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Ian shared the friendship of you and Fred as children and I am glad of that. Which makes us both so sad for you and your family. Love, Barbara and Ian
Jim & Joan Marks says
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you & your family
Phil & Pauline Apperly says
Dave was a good friend and neighbour for over 35 years. Always up for a chat or a chuckle. He will be missed by many.
Nancy Allin says
I always loved visiting with Elaine (my childhood school friend), and Dave whenever I had the chance to come to Tottenham. Dave always made me feel so welcome with a delicious meal that he loved to cook, and a special breakfast when I stayed over. He told so many funny and interesting stories of his youth, his teens and his friends. I will especially miss his laugh and warmth. I am sending caring thoughts to Elaine and the family, and hope the happy memories sustain them through this sad time.
Jennifer Ryan says
My Uncle Dave was so kind and caring. The kind of Uncle who you immediately hugged when saying hello, his love for his family was genuine and I felt it every time I saw him. He Loved to laugh and I fondly remember my dad and him sitting around the dinner table telling jokes.
When I now think if him yes I will be sad but so grateful and proud that I got to call him Uncle Dave.
Sylvia Korchinsky says
It is with great sadness to hear of Dave’s passing. Dave will be remembered by his great sense of humour, love of cooking (and eating), his gift of gab and his boyish laugh. Many stories were shared by the “Perth Boys “ and their crazy shenanigans as kids and adolescents. And, there was never a dull moment when these guys got together.
Dave, you certainly will be missed by your family. I know that some of “Perth boys” are lined up waiting anxiously to greet you when you enter the “Pearly Gates”.
Win awa
Sending heartfelt condolences,
Sylvia Korchinsky
OLLI and SUSAN KAUPPINEN says
My wife Susan and I extend our deepest condolences to the Cooper family . Dave was a great friend we drank a lot of coffee together as him and I were part of the coffee buddies . We sure shared plenty of laughs over the years , I will miss him dearly . Dave you will not be forgotten .
Kara Harris says
Dear Elaine and Family,
I was heartbroken to hear about the passing of Dave. He was such a kind and friendly person, always showing genuine care and concern for me while I was growing up next door. It brought me so much joy to see him continue to take an interest in our lives, especially as he enjoyed watching my own kids play in the court or the backyard when we visited my Mom. We always joked about having beers and it became a bit of a tradition. The love he shared with you, Elaine, for 35+ wonderful years was a testament to the beautiful bond you created together.
Dave’s spirit will live on through the cherished memories he made with each of you, from the laughter shared with his grandchildren to the stories he told with such pride of his heritage. His compassion for others, including his friends at the Tottenham coffee shop and the Legion, reflected his true character—a man who enriched the lives of everyone he met.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I hope you find comfort in celebrating Dave’s remarkable life and the love he so generously shared.
With deepest sympathy,
Kara, Barrett, and Addison.
Carol POLANIC says
Sincere condolences to Elaine and family.
Dave was a great friend to Tom and I. It. Makes me smile when I think of the fun times we had together…. Remember the “711 Big Gulp” ?
Our memories never fade and are what keeps us going. I’m sure you will find comfort in them.
Sending love to you all.
Carol
Walton Prime says
My condolence Elaine, so sorry to hear of your loss.
Santina Wilkie says
I am deeply sorry the loss of Dave. He was a wonderful man and will be missed greatly.