Cooper – Raymond David
Passed away peacefully at MacPherson Smith Nursing Home on 13th December 2025, aged 94 years.
Beloved husband of Valerie (Dec). Devoted father of Richard & Jenny, Stephen & Deborah, Andrew & Cindy, and Anne-Marie. Dearly loved grandfather of Aaron, Sam, Caitlin, David, Stephanie & Lauren and their partners. Great grandfather of 9.
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die”
A Graveside service will be held on Friday 19th December 2025, at 11.00am at the Stawell Cemetery.
Our sincere, caring , and thoughtful friend gone to rest.
Fond memories of our great fishing trips, and times we shared .
You will be dearly missed, specially our phone chats.
Our thoughts are with all the Cooper family, sorry we cannot be with you on Friday
Love Brian and Noelene Joy
Thank you Brian and Noelene, your thoughts are much appreciated. Dad valued your friendship over many years.
We extend our sincere condolences to Ray’s family.
He was a man with a strong moral compass and had a strong focus on the wellbeing of his family.
He also served the Stawell community, particularly through his membership of Rotary, which rewarded him with the prestigious “Paul Harris Fellowship”.
A much loved brother of Beryl and brother in law of Geoff.
Beryl and Geoff Baker
Thank you Beryl and Geoff x
Condolances to all the Cooper family,
Both Ray and Val gave me wonderful friendship and supprt through my traumatic time during the loss of my daughter and wife. Both Rohan and myself were very apprecitive of your kindness and care in me.
Ray gave me guidance during my time in ROTARY. and enjoyment on our Caravan trips.
Kind regards Hal
Thank you Hal. Both my mother and father counted you as a close family friend. We appreciate your sympathies.
Ray was a beautiful man and im so blessed to have known him. Im going miss him. Sending love to all his Family
RIP Ray I remember you well and I remember I was always welcome in your home , my condolences to family
Thank you Colin.
Ray and Val were such lovely people, and wonderful friends to my mum and Dad. Thinking of you all with the passing of Ray. Sending our deepest condolences.
Thank you Gaileen and Chris
Ray always had a special place in the hearts of his sister, Phyllis, and brother-in-law, Colin McKinnis. He was a wonderful support during challenging times in their lives and they always kept in close contact.
I will always remember Uncle Ray’s open arms and cheerful smile whenever we met.
His generous spirit will always be remembered.
Thank you Jenny, they were both family and friendship.
Rest in Peace dear brother Ray