Alison Joy Cooke (16 Jan 1972 - 18 Aug 2016)

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Cannon Hill Chapel, Canley Crematorium Cannon Hill Road Coventry CV4 7DF
Date
14th Sep 2016
Time
12.45pm
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In loving memory of Alison Joy Cooke who sadly passed away on 18th August 2016
Alison Was Born in January of 1972, a much wanted third child to mum and dad , and a much wanted Sister and playmate for Geoff and myself. Mum to Callum, and fiance to Barry, Auntie to Caine, Jordan, Shania, Joseph and Charlie.
If i was to describe Ali to someone who didn't know her it would be, stubborn, can be temperamental, even when shes wrong shes right, funny, humorous, kind hearted, caring, eclectic, and someone who was a pleasure to have in your life.
you are going to be so missed, little sister, mum, daughter, Auntie, fiancee and friend, The way she was taken from us
was so unfair and cruel, and it was my turn to hold your hand till you slept. sleep well little sis till we meet again.

prefer family flowers only, donations can be made on here that go to macmillan.

The reception will be held after at the new spires, grayswood avenue CV5 8HJ

Heather Cooke wrote

for any that still look to this and remember my sister, after she passed little of her items were given to her son only the inconsequential stuff. Most was witheld and still is . But im sure you will be pleased to know Alison made sure her son Callum was taken care of financially and she has left him with a good future ahead of him, although i know he would rather have his mum he is now financially secure X Still expect to hear your voice and miss you so much and find it hard to believe its nearing two years,

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Heather Cooke wrote

In my thoughts , Today you would have had your 46th Birthday .
Think of you every day and miss you so much little sis x

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Heather Cooke wrote

Second Christmas with out you hurts no less than the first, miss you. Ali gone but never forgotten x

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Heather Cooke wrote

A year today gone so fast but yet so painfully slow. I miss you so much and still feel like its a bad dream and i will wake up from it, but knowing its not and i wont ever get to hear your cheeky comments hear you laugh or have those long chats on the phone hurts daily. It was such a needless death and i find that so hard to come to terms with. The lies and the nastiness after has just made it so much harder to come to terms with loosing you, not a day goes by that i don't shed a tear for you. I love you Ali hope you're at peace little sister xxx

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Natalie Battaglia wrote

Miss u so much Ali. Sometimes find myself laughing at some of the stupid things we would do and talk about!!.. then I find myself feeling complete disbelief that your no longer here!!!.. wishing it was a bad dream!! ?

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Heather Cooke wrote

the 1st birthday since you passed has gone i missed the inevitable teasing in the running up to it where we became the same age till my birthday, i miss you greatly , sleep well little sis till we meet again xx

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Jo Beckett wrote

I'm doing Go Sober this October, which raises money for Macmillan Cancer Support. It seems appropriate to dedicate the funds I raise to Ali's memory. My page is here: https://www.gosober.org.uk/users/joanne-beckett

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  • That's lovely thought thank you

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Natalie Battaglia wrote

Thinking of you always ❤️

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Ali and I loved watching these Black Swans.  In Dawlish is a home of these birds where Ali and I this year saw their new offspring. She loved to watch them.

Ali and I loved watching these Black Swans. In Dawlish is a home of these birds where Ali and I this year saw their new offspring. She loved to watch them.

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Heather Cooke donated in memory of Alison

Thank you to all who attended yesterday you all made it a lovely send off for my family and I, and for all who have donated in Alison's memory, and for the donations received yesterday.
Time for you to rest in peace my beautiful little sister, I am truly going to miss our special secret chats and our banter, you were not only a special soul mate of a sister you were a best friend too. It is going to take me a long time to come to terms with loosing you, side by side or miles apart we are sisters connected by our hearts. Till we meet again Ali xx

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Ali making our first fortune in Dawlish Warren on the 2p slot machines

Ali making our first fortune in Dawlish Warren on the 2p slot machines

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Callum Ablewhite wrote

Thank you to everyone for showing up today to say your goodbyes to my mum, it was a nice service and very fitting for my mother, she had her family and friends around her saying their last goodbyes, i'd like to thank heather (my aunty) for organising the funeral, id like to thank my dad for helping me fund some of the food for the reception along with Heather Geoff and Ali's mum, id like to thank heather and barry for their kind words in the eulogies, thank you to everyone that showed up, it meant a lot to see just how many of mums friends came along today to say their goodbyes, altho i didn't know quite a few of you i appreciate you all turning up because you all had your memories of my mum, i hope that everyone has at least one great memory of my mum, Thank you to the co-operative funeral care for such a nice service, My mum will of been looking down on us smiling, thank you for the donations to macmillan cancer support, it was a great goodbye to someone who meant a lot to everyone, she touched hearts, but most importantly in her own way she made everyone smile, thank you all for showing up, and finally id like to say one last thank you, to my mum, for being there for me, for bringing me into this world, for meaning the world to me, i can never replace you mum and i will never try, theres only one person that fit that part of my life and that was always you, thank you for the memories, and for all the smiles u put on my face, it is going to hurt knowing that i will never be able to hear your voice speaking to me, till we meet again, i love you mum, we all love you <3 rest in peace and thank you for being a part of everyones life <3

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  • beautiful cal xx

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Melanie Allen donated in memory of Alison

Too young.

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Kevin Morton donated £20 in memory of Alison

Dear Ali. Thank you for being a great friend and supporting me in my dark times. So sad you were taken so suddenly when you had a bright new life planed with Barry. I was so happy for you when you found happiness with Barry. As I know you were for me when I meet Michelle. You will always be remembered as a kind and caring person with a big heart. Kevin and Michelle xx

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karen steemson wrote

today we say goodbye to you ali we knew you for few years and u was with us on our wedding day we will always think of you sleep well from andrew and karen xx

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Kerri Aberg wrote

I remember our days at Nu Horizons and Arrow. We had a few laughs and you had some tough times at home. I helped you where I could and am proud to have been your friend. This last few years have seen your life blossom and I was so happy for you when you told me about Barry. It was great to see you so happy and blooming with love . We chatted about wedding cake and you asked me to be a bridesmaid along with Cathy. Life can be so cruel to take you when you were on the verge of your new adventure. Rest in peace Cookie Monster I will miss you.

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Kerri Aberg donated £20 in memory of Alison

Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed. Xxx

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Callum Ablewhite wrote

R.I.P mum, i still don't know how to say goodbye to you, i never thought id have to for at least another 40 years , i'll always remember the good memories, thank you for teaching me so much, i will always remember the past, from the day i was born up until now, thank you for everything mum, i don't think i will ever be able to truly say goodbye, you were taken too soon, i hope you are riding that lime green kawasaki ninja in heaven now, you wont have to wait in line anymore for the fair ground rides :) thank you for giving me life, the greatest gift i could of ever had, thank you for bringing me into this world, and for being the world to me, you taught me so much, i'll never forget the things you taught me in life, or the memories, or you, thank you mum, love from your son callum <3 rest in peace <3

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Oliver Thomas wrote

Dearest Ali, Thank you for being apart of our lives if only for a short time, you brought us lots of fun and laughter and we will treasure those memories forever, you really were such a kind hearted, amazing person.We thank you for everything you did for us. Your spirit will remain in our Hearts always, Until we meet again X . Sleep well beautiful lady,with lots of love Jay and Ollie xxxxxx

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