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Research in Other Countries => Canada => Canada Lookup Request => Topic started by: Darryl Nugent on Monday 24 April 23 17:42 BST (UK)
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I am trying to track down an obituary to my relative Walter Harris Cooke who passed away 15 June 1968. At the time his address was 473, Marigold Road, Esquimalt; Saanich, British Columbia. I believe that an obituary notice was placed in The Times Colonist on or about 17 June 1968 by his widow Agnes Cooke. I understand the notice makes reference to my aunt, Jane Nugent.
I suspect that Jane is half sister to Walter.
The Times Colonist doesn't have online records for 1968 but I understand they may be viewable elsewhere. If anyone has access and can provide me with a copy or transcript of the notice so that I can understand the link between Walter and Jane.
Any help you can give would be most welcome.
Darryl Nugent
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Times Colonist
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
17 Jun 1968, Mon • Page 4
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123454269/times-colonist/
Sandra
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Thanks Sandra. Problem is now solved. Aunt Jane WAS Walter's half sister. Just need to find his biological father - a bit more difficult.
Thanks again
Darryl
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Sorry, had to pop out - Noticed a death certificate for Agnes Cooke - 25 February 1994
Informant was the funeral director.
https://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/0ceb47d7-87f4-4f65-ab9e-6ded5e6cd9d8
https://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/06c013b5-31b7-4b38-8d71-7b39c827bffb
Sandra
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Thanks Sandra. It looks as though Agnes lived to be a good age - 98. Seems that life in BC suited her.
Darryl
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That's great that you sorted the link out. :)
Cheers
Sandra