COOK, Elizabeth “May”
Born Tuesday December 24, 1929. Passed away Saturday March 19, 2022.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of Bill (dec). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Dianne and Rex, Gail, Gary and Robyn, Ross and Bev, Darren and Ange and their families.
Funeral notice
Friday March 25, 2022
The Funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth “May” Cook will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Friday, March 25, 2022 commencing at 1:30 p.m.
The Funeral will leave the Chapel at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.
For those that are unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed. Click here to view.
Tributes
Leave a tributeA wonderful friend oh Margaret Perkins (dec.). Mum loved her times with May.
March 29, 2022 11:51 pm
Deepest sympathy to Ross & Bev, Darren & Ange and the Cook family on the passing of your mum.
Shellie & Brett Harty & Family
March 29, 2022 10:16 pm
Our sincere sympathy to Darren, Ang and the Cook family on the loss of your Mum. Our thoughts are with you. May will be sadly missed.
Claudia & RonMarch 28, 2022 4:40 pm
Our thoughts and prayers to you all. May was a beautiful lady , she was someone who always made you feel like you were the most important person she was talking to and always had a big smile every time she saw you. One very special lady. Sending lots of love specially to Ross, Bev and family, we have some great memories of May
Lorraine, Kasey, Chelsea, Kerrin & Jy Ladhams and families xoxoMarch 28, 2022 3:38 pm
To Darren and the entire Cook family I send my heartfelt condolences, “Maybell” was truly a beautiful lady whom I got to know through my golfing days and will always remember. May always had words of encouragement for everyone and always had time for a quick chat. Loved, respected and missed 💜
March 28, 2022 7:23 am
Our thoughts are with you Darren, Ange and all the Cook family. So sorry to hear of the passing of lovely May, she certainly was a special lady.
Larry Beaton & Sue De La RueMarch 26, 2022 8:43 pm
Dear May
We can never thank you enough for all the kindness and support you gave to our mum Shelia at Corangamarah. You made a very difficult time in our lives a little bit more bearable. You May were one of a kind. Condolences to all your family and friends. They will miss you so much.
Love Cathy Farey and the McLennan familyMarch 25, 2022 8:05 pm
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Aunty May. A lady who had a lot of quick wit, as we all know and her love of all her relatives. My thoughts are with all of you’s. Diane, Gail, Gary, Ross & Darren.
Love
DouglasMarch 25, 2022 6:03 pm
Darren our thought are with you and your family on the loss of your beautiful mum
From the woolies bakery teamMarch 25, 2022 5:38 pm
You were always a character with a great laugh and so many quotable phrases. I’ll always remember your sponge cakes and the house on Wilson Street. The family resemblance between you and Mum had you undoubtably as sisters at first glance and Lawrence’s through and through along with your brothers, Uncle Frank and Uncle Tommy. Your kindness, your laughter, your open home, the wonderful children you raised.
You will be missed greatly, Aunty May, and loved always. ❤️
Sending my love, hugs and condolences to all of my cousins and their families.
Love
Juleigh
‘Jules’March 24, 2022 11:16 pm
A beautiful lady that we were blessed to have known. So full of love. Rest In Peace our adopted "Nanna May", you will be dearly missed by so many. Thinking of you Didey, Rex, Paula, Henry, William, Emily, Rach, Chelsea, Zahli & Jorja and the entire Cook Family.
Karlee, Trav, Sophie & Brady Gilmore.March 24, 2022 10:48 pm
Thoughts and prayers with Aunty May's family and loved ones.
Aunty May I will miss your smile, our talks and your quick wit. Forever missed and forever loved! Our loss is heaven's gain.March 24, 2022 8:08 pm
What a lovely kind lady May was. She was always caring and sharing with others and grateful for all the small things in life. This is why she was loved by many, who were lucky enough to know her. I have special memories of our chats the past years. She will be sadly missed! Deepest sympathy to all the Cook and Lawrence families.
Deirdre Tillack and familyMarch 24, 2022 6:31 pm
Deepest sympathy on the loss of aunty May,
She was a lovely lady who always had time
for everyone,
Trevor (Dec) Jacinta, Owen, Taylor Cook and families xMarch 24, 2022 5:20 pm
Deepest Sympathy to all May's family. Truely a very special lady. Lot's of fond memories of when our families lived in Wilson Street couldn't get a better neighbour and friend. xx
Wilba, Sharon, Phoebe and Lucas.March 24, 2022 8:12 am
I wonder how Heaven is going to cope now that May has gone to Join Gwen. Can u imagine the chatter. Sorry to hear of your loss. May was a wonderfull lady& always had a laugh. Memories are yours to keep.
Theresa.March 24, 2022 6:54 am
Rip May a lovely lady now at rest.
Deepest sympathy to all Mays family.Judy swayn
March 23, 2022 11:01 pm
A truly beautiful person sadly missed Darrel and Raelene Cook
March 23, 2022 10:32 pm
Nanna May, fond memories of growing up in Wilson St, and then the laundry lady at St Cuthberts. We had many family events together Christmas at Port Campbell, birthday and family gatherings a truly lovely, wonderful lady now you can eat all the ginger fluff sponges you want but I'm going to miss those lamingtons, say hello to Uncle Bill and remind him that we miss those fresh loaves of bread he delivered when we were kids. Rest easy beautiful lady you will be missed by your family and some of us who adopted you as our family
March 23, 2022 10:32 pm
Condolences to all the cook families at this sad time …
Thinking of you Darren and Ang … sending lots of love to you 🙏💚💚💚💚💚💚
Jo costello and familyMarch 23, 2022 9:09 pm
May you were always such a beautiful soul who always knew what to say in the times we all needed it. Always someone to chat to about any of our worries and you always took it onboard to make sure we were all okay. You will be dearly missed by everyone you crossed paths with. Your beautiful family were treasured so dearly by you, and you will leave lasting love throughout. Dearest sympathies to your beautiful family. 🌹
March 23, 2022 8:38 pm
Dearest May,
Thank you for being that familiar special someone to Mum and I, you knew who you were to us. Thank you for sharing all of your stories, providing encouragement and being proud of me and my achievements. You were so supportive and made anyone who walked through your door feel valued as your friend and visitor. You made me laugh, I loved your wit and bluntness and the fact that you knew what mattered in life, the little things are the big things. I will miss you dearly and I know Mum will miss your phone calls and letters/postcards. You were a one of a kind. Lots of love, Maureen and EliseMarch 23, 2022 8:25 pm
Deepest sympathy to Gail, Darren and Ang and the Cook family.
May was a lovely lady always on for a chat (even if she did call me Sue all the time Gail😊)
RIP May and God Bless You ❤️
Donna CassMarch 23, 2022 8:17 pm
Deepest sympathy to Diane and Rex , and the Cook family, so sorry to hear of Mays passing , a lovely lady . Love Doreen , Gavin Poustie and Ethel Pyatt ❤️❤️
March 23, 2022 7:02 pm
To the Cook family am saddened by the passing of your dearly loved mother , a friend to so many have so many happy memories of Monday golf days at Beeac ,visits to Wilson St and of later times at Corangamara. Lovely happy chats,Darren what a loving son you have been to your Mum she is at peace. sincerely Eileen
March 23, 2022 2:04 pm
Deepest sympathy to Dianne, Gail, Gary, Ross and Darren and families on the sad passing of May . May was such a wonderful lady and will be sadly missed by anyone fortunate enough to have known her . I was one of those fortunate people and I have wonderful memories I will treasure forever. Goodbye beautiful lady, sleep peacefully with Bill ❤️ Wanda McNamara and family
March 23, 2022 11:48 am
Beautiful May. Was such an honour to know you.
Many happy memories made with our Dad Dougy.
“A life well lived” he’d say.
Much love & strength to Rossi, Darren & All the Family.
A huge loss for you all.
Love Claudia Henry Mio & Family xMarch 22, 2022 10:19 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss. May was kind soul who had time for everyone.My love to all the family.
Barbara HallyburtonMarch 22, 2022 6:50 pm
My deepest condolences to Darren, Gail, Megan and all the family on the loss of one incredible woman. Miss May you treasured me like one of your own family and even called me an adopted granddaughter, you were always there to be an ear to chew off, a shoulder to cry on and a wealth of advice. You were also not afraid to tell me to pull my socks up and put me on the right path if needed, as you said “I call a spade a spade and tell it like it is, true story”. You were so thrilled and proud when you found out I was pregnant and I am absolutely devastated that you never got to meet my special little man as I know you would’ve adored him, I’ll be sure to make sure he knows how much you loved us. Thank you for all your love, support, advice and plenty of laughs. I will miss you terribly, the world is poorer without you but we’re all richer for having known you. Rest In Peace beautiful lady ❤️
Love Jess, Jeremy and baby NoahMarch 22, 2022 6:38 pm
Thinking of all the Cook Family on the sad passing of your much loved mum May. What wonderful memories we have of May at golf, always a joke and a laugh.
You are going to be sadly missed Maisie as that’s what I always called you.
Rest In Peace Maisie from you little mate Marcus which you always called me.
Love from Mark, Laura & Ted MurnaneMarch 22, 2022 5:57 pm
My deepest condolences to May’s family and friends. May was a beautiful, caring lady that has left a big hole in all our hearts at Corangamarah and She will be sorely missed. Thank you May for all your love and advise like “There’s no use growling, it gets you no where” RIP Beautiful lady 💜
March 22, 2022 5:49 pm
Many happy memories of May at the Beeac Golf Club we will always remember her saying the sun will come up tomorrow
Rest In Peace May you will be sadly missed Marion and JudyMarch 22, 2022 5:00 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Gail, Katrina, Megan and the rest of the Cook family. A beautiful lady who welcomed our family into her home. It was an honour to call you Nana May and we will hold your special memories in our hearts forever.❤️
R.I.P Nana May 🌹
Bronwyn, Lindsay, Matt, Simon, Carley, Nate and KelseyMarch 22, 2022 3:30 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Cook family.
Have wonderful memories of living next door in Wilson Street (188).
Fondly known as “Auntie May”.
Many a chat over the fence with my mum (Pat).
Always a laugh and catching up on the local news.
Rest In Peace “Auntie May” and fly with the Angel’s
❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹March 22, 2022 3:26 pm
Sympathies to Ross, Darren and all of the Cook family on the passing of May. Our thoughts are with you. Murray & Mary
March 22, 2022 3:10 pm
So very sad to hear of your passing dear May…..my sincere condolences to Darren and family…she was such a treasure to meet and chat with.…RIP May
March 22, 2022 3:10 pm
My condolences to May’s family on her passing. May was such a happy & wise lady & I always enjoyed her company at Beeac golf club, more recent golf lunches & on my visits to Corangamarah, loved a chat with her. 💐Janet Evans
March 22, 2022 1:07 pm
May was a valued member of the Beeac Golf Club for many years, she looked after the Monday girls with good humour and kindness. Whenever one of us had a bad day she would always say 'the sun will still come up tomorrow'. She will be sadly missed and always remembered. Sincere sympathies to her much loved family.
Beeac Golf Club
March 22, 2022 11:29 am
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Mrs May Cook
Always smiling when we came for a visit she will be missed ,a lovely lady 💖Mariëlle and Harold van Kesteren
Huissen, HollandMarch 22, 2022 2:31 am
Missing your smile, your voice, your sense of humour, your words of wisdom & your way of making everything better.
But most of all missing our phone calls, visits & footy tipping.
Love always, Paula, Henry, William & EmilyMarch 21, 2022 11:51 pm
Your time with us may be over, but you continue to be with us.
Walking beside us, guiding us,
Unseen & unheard
But always near & always dear.
Rest easy, we've got it from here.
"True Story"
Love always Rachel, Chelsea, Zahli & JorjaMarch 21, 2022 11:48 pm
Loving you is easy, we do it every day,
Missing you is a heartache,
That never goes away,
Love always, Dianne & RexMarch 21, 2022 11:47 pm
Our love and thoughts are with all Mays family members. What an amazing caring lady May was,
and what a life so well lived. Wonderful memories of our first neighbours back in 1971, we were so lucky to live beside such a special family. May will be missed by many, and you her family we hope will gain much comfort from all your special memories. One day at a time, take care, sincere sympathy
Ann Tregea & Family 🌹💕March 21, 2022 9:22 pm
To the Cook Family our love thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. What a wonderful lady your mum was a great friend and neighbour to mum dad and all us kids many special memories we have of 186 & 192 lots of love ❤ Linda Brent Wilson and family.
March 21, 2022 8:22 pm
My Deepest Sympathy to all the Families for the loss of Auntie May Reunited with Uncle Bill in Heaven R.I.P Auntie May love Cristine Gall (Cook) and Family
March 21, 2022 7:04 pm
A special lady ,who was so proud of her family .They adored her. & she them “TRUE STORY”
So lovely to spend time ,with you May .I will miss you xxxMarch 21, 2022 6:24 pm
Our love and sympathy to dear May’s loving family. Special memories of happy family times in Wilson St. Rest In Peace May 💕
…Russell & Marg Williamson & family xxMarch 21, 2022 5:01 pm
May, a beautiful lady who although a neighbour over 45 years ago still recognised me and always greeted me with a big smile. Big love to Darren and your whole family.
March 21, 2022 4:27 pm
Deepest condolences to all the Cook and Lawrence families on the death of May. A wonderful lady .. She will be missed by so many people. My thoughts are with all the family particularly Gary and Robyn, Ross and Bev, Darren and Ange and their families. Rest in Peace May .. you and Bill reunited in Heaven.
March 21, 2022 3:40 pm