Murray George Cooper

Obituary for Murray George Cooper born November 14, 1955
I'm saving my family the trouble of writing my obit and to say a few parting words. God only knows I like to get the last word in.
I leave behind to mourn my absence, my most devoted, patient and loving wife Sue, my kids Justin (Correne), Lisa, and stepchildren (damn I hate that word) Connie Robson and Bruce Robson (Mylae). We did our best to treat and love all four kids as "ours". Something for all blended families to think about.
I also leave behind seven of the most beautiful grandchildren a man could ask for, Brook-Lynn Raymond Robson, Evie and Sophie Brisson, Landon Robson, Simon and Nathan Cooper and last but not least, Dominic Chartrand.
I have been blessed with the most amazing in-laws a person could have. Too many to list but I will mention the closest, being Pat & Mel Smith who have always been there for us.
Predeceased by my parents Margaret and Harvey Cooper, brother Dennis and infant grandson Elliot Cooper.
Without Sue, I have no idea how I would have made it this far, halfway to my 70th birthday. Our children and grandchildren have given me reason to fight this battle.
When we received the news in 2021 that I had Multiple Myeloma, she became more than a wife to me. She, my family and friends became my everything, not that they weren't before. It just
gives you a new appreciation and perspective.
After four years, I thought I had the cancer under control until I got the call recently that said I now had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia to deal with too.
Well anyone that knows me, knows I'm going to put up a pretty good fight, or so I thought. I guess since you're reading this, I came out on the short end. Shit happens. I tried. Sorry if you lost the bet. Even more devastating, I won't take my motorcycle for another ride.
Special thanks to Dr. Jani, Dr. Jackson, Dr. Nicolchuk, Dr. Di Marco, all the wonderful nursing staff (too numerous to name) and the oncology unit at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, North Bay Regional Hospital, Dr. Mike Leckie, Brian & Kristie Chute and all the staff at Algonquin Pharmasave and last but not least my family Dr. Melissa Stacey
Two outstanding oncologists on Dr. Jani's staff played an instrumental part in making this battle last as long as it did. For that I thank them.
A good friend is one you could call in the middle of the night to ask a favour without question even if you haven't spoken to each other in years. They say the average person, if they're lucky, might have one or two friends like this. I had more than a handful.
A few parting words of advice: To my family and friends, if I'm still in your thoughts and memories, I'm not dead.
1) Never go to sleep angry at a loved one. It's not fair to them if you croak in your sleep.
2) Kids and grandchildren are like a flower garden. If you tend that garden, water and fertilize it properly you'll be rewarded with the most amazing flowers possible.
3) To big pharma, if mankind can send a man to the moon in the 60's, stop thwarting a cure for cancer because you're making a killing at the bank. Put people over profits for a change and cure cancer. You can make your money selling cough syrup and such.
I'm tired. I've said my peace. Time for a well deserved rest. There's a few people up here I haven't seen in years and need to sit down and have a coffee with them. See you on the other side. I'll be waiting.
Love you all!
Murray
(P.S. Sorry Murray… I need to let everyone know that you were a wonderful husband and father who loved to command the floor with strong opinions and his own kind of stand up (or sitting) comedy take on life in general. With everyone you came into contact with, you left a piece of yourself and your big heart. You liked to make light of difficult situations leaving a positive and humorous take on life. You were loved by many but most of all, your wife, your children, and
your extended family. We will miss you dearly!)

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