Jeffrey Rook (28 Nov 1947 - 17 Apr 2020)

We are grateful to have been part of your journey. We have so much admiration for your strength and bravery when things got tough. You will be our inspiration for any difficult times ahead. You were a genuinely lovely man as these messages prove. Our love to Roma and all the family

We will always remember you as a kind, cheerful and always smiling neighbour. With love to all the family and we will be thinking of you on Thursday.

Jeff,

We still can’t believe that we are writing these words and were not really sure where to start as we have such fond memories of you. Myself and you’re wife Roma we’re friends before you both we’re together and from the moment she introduced you to me, we knew you were her soul mate and our forever friend. We will forever admire you’re personality and strength that you managed to uphold continuously even when times got pretty tough and that big smile of yours never left you’re face. We will treasure every memory that myself, Vic and you’re beloved wife Roma made together, we have made so many from all our years of friendship it’s hard to choose a favourite. We can promise you that whenever we think of one, that smile of yours is now on our faces remembering all the good time’s we had together. We can tell you that as the years pass by you’re always have a special place in our hearts as a very special friend. Good night and god bless, our love Vic and Mary Cresswell. Xxxx

Jeff,

I came into your family not knowing what I would find, I was very nervous meeting you , but you soon eased my mind . And that I’d never forget . You was a fantastic Father in law and you stand above the rest . You made me laugh and smile at the things you used to do and say .You will always be in my heart . ❤️ Love Charlotte xxxxx

I will never forget you Grandpop. You always made me laugh and smile. I will always miss you love Winkle xxxxxx

Ill never forget you Grandpop you have always made me smile and laugh. Gonna miss you so much love Winkle xxxxxx

Words can’t describe how much we will all miss him but he was truly amazing. we love you so much Grandpop lots of love scrintz xxxxx

Thinking of you and all the good memories I have from when we were neighbours over 30 years ago. RIP Dick and Gaynor

With fond memories of Jeff

In loving memory of my brother in law.

In loving memory of my brother in law.

Wonderful memories of Uncle Jeff's smiling face, unusual turn of phrase (from Devon and the Navy) and his diy skills, which covered everything from fitting a radiator or fixing lights, to helping put in fence posts and panels. We will forgive him from supporting Tottenham. Thinking of you all.

Great memories of Jeff, meeting him at Chatham Navy Days when I was about 10...wondering who this guy was talking to my auntie. Then years later he was helping re wire our first flat in Crouch End! Great memories, Love to Roma and family

I feel so sad to be writing these words of a long lost friend. We were old buddies whilst were were at HM S Vernon, such fond memories and far too many to mention.
Calm waters beckon you my friend from a fellow TAS Ape - KFD. Bushnell. ex Ganges Boy.

Only knew you for a couple of years Jeff wish we had met earlier, we Ann and myself will miss you on the OAP table on Friday nights at the club.
The interesting Stories - Banter - Kidding - Laughter and just talking to you will be missed and remembered with great affection by us.
Your new journey has just began we wish you fair winds and good weather Our Friend.

Mr brave friend Jeff there are so many memories we shared.. you have left a light in this world that will never go out. I know you would be so proud of Roma Jon Jo & families. Rest in peace dear friend in your safe harbour. X

Will always miss you Jeff. X

Hello Sailor, Hello Sailor, Hello Sailor, This is the Old Soldier and the Camp Follower calling. So many good memories of our youthful days in Devon and the years after. Your duty is done Jeff, as we used to say " It's time to up stumps and head back to the pavilion" .Your watch is over. RIP. It has been a privilege and an honour to be able to call you our friend. You made your mark on this planet is all you can ask and the World will be a lesser place without you. Farewell Jeff, we will miss you. Much love to Roma and all the family.

It was a joy to call you a friend. We have so many happy memories of great times in each other's homes in Spain and UK. Long lazy lunches and dinners with family and friends and also recent memories made together in Edinburgh. Sleep tight Jeff.