Cooke, Gerald Thomas; It is with regret that we announce the passing of Gerald Thomas Cooke, of Lornevale, Colchester County NS, on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the age of 80, in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre Truro. Born in Lornevale, he was a son of the late Harold and Jane (Quilty) Cooke, of Lornevale, Colchester County NS. Gerald is survived by, and will be sadly missed by his twin brother, Harold "Red"; niece, Marie Faulkner and her children, Sally and Tommy Faulkner; many cousins and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro. No visitation by request. A service to celebrate Gerald’s life will be held Monday, June 15, 2015, at 10 am, in the Immaculate Conception Church, 669 Prince Street Truro, with Father Dariusc Miskowicz officiating. Reception to follow in Campbell Hall, with interment immediately after in the St. Ambrose Catholic Church Cemetery in Londonderry. Family flowers only. Donations in Gerald’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Private messages of condolence can be sent to the family by viewing Gerald’s obituary and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com