Sharon Harriet Cooper (née Dukes) – “Grammy” has gone to be with “Grampy”. Sharon was born December 26, 1943, in Wynyard, Saskatchewan and left us peacefully on October 15, 2024, in Hamilton General Hospital from pneumonia, following a massive stroke, following a partial hip replacement, following an unfortunate fall. Otherwise, Sharon had a great final year: 80th birthday bash in December, Graceland trip in June, gorgeous cottage week in Bala with family in July, and many great visits recently. Sharon’s legacy is her children, Heather (Andrea) and Scot (Monica), and most beloved grandchildren, Grace and Ben. Grammy’s favourite movie was The Lion King as she watched it so many times with the grandkids. She is predeceased by her husband of almost 60 years, Lowell in 2021, her parents, Freda and Ted, and her siblings, Bob, Susan, and Debbie. Sharon lived most of her life in Lynden and working at Amann Appliances. She will be remembered for her enormous love of Line Dancing, playing back catcher for the Lynden Ladies Oldtimers, being secretary for Lynden United Church, many, many cats and dogs, her pink hat when swimming, looking after so many during their health challenges, the Thumbs-Up emoji, and Singapore Slings. Special thanks to the staff at The Georgian in Dundas, which was Sharon’s community these past 5 years, as well as the wonderful caregivers in the stroke ward at the General. In lieu of flower, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada are appreciated.
A Celebration of Life will be held November 2nd from 1 till 4 pm at Copetown Community Centre, 1950 Governors Road, Dundas, just up the road from Sharon’s childhood home. Lunch will be served at 1 followed by Memories of Sharon. Please feel free to dress colourfully, as Sharon usually did, and be prepared to sing “You Are My Sunshine”.
Next time you eat a roasted hot dog, think of Sharon. Mustard, ketchup, relish, tomato, and onions please.
Heather I’m so sorry to here of your mom’s passing. My brother Steven Shinbin has told me over the years about how much you cared for her and your dad.
May they both RIP.
Deepest sympathy to all Sharon’s family.I played soft ball with Sharon she was a lovely woman.Many great memories.RIP ShRon
So sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. Her Mom and my Mom were best friends for many many years and I remember visiting Freda and the gang at the homestead. So glad Sharon had a great summer this year and her family will have wonderful memories of Sharon. RIP 💞
Sharon will be missed dearly by many. I will always remember last Halloween seeing Sharon come out of the elevator dressed as the Swedish Chef from The Muppet Show. It literally made my year, she looked amazing and was having a blast that day. Sharon always had a smile and friendly greeting for anyone who crossed her path. My condolences to her family and friends.
Although I grew up in Lynden, I didn’t meet Sharon until I was volunteering with a lady with dementia at Chartwell. Sharon was a lovely, outgoing, positive person, in spite of her physical challenges that brought her to Chartwell. She loved talking about Lynden and about my sister’s pictures of birds and flowers. Sharon looked forward to her daily walks with her walker going up Governor’s Road to Bridlewood and back. She was sad when her walking partner ended those walks together, but she continued walking.
I was saddened to learn of Sharon’s recent debilitating health problems, but happy to read about her Birthday Bash, trip to Graceland and week at the cottage.
Sincere condolences to all those who loved Sharon and will miss her smile.