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Howard Cooney In his 89th year, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2009 at Northumberland Hills Hospital (Cobourg) after a valiant two-year battle with blood cancer. Howard was a kind and reserved ?gentle'man - obsessed with never wanting to bother others, but always prepared to help those he could. Beloved husband to the late Doris (Godin), brother-in-law to the late Florence and Ernie Godin. He loved his family dearly and will be greatly missed as a father by Brian (Pembroke), Neil/Linda (Aurora) and Lea/Tony Dwyer (Newcastle); grandfather to Andrea, Paul/Sara-Jean and Scott Cooney; Cara and Laura Lea Dwyer; and great grandpa to Ava Cooney. Howard lived a full life and was an accomplished, decent man. Born in Brandon, Manitoba on July 30, 1921. He was a WWII Veteran, rising 8 ranks to Flying Officer in the Canadian Air Force as a wireless operator/air gunner. Howard enjoyed a 35-year career as a professional radio announcer (mostly in Toronto). In the late 1950's/early 1960's, while at CKEY, Howard's daily morning newscasts held the largest listening audience in Canada. Over his career he worked at various other radio stations including CFTR and CKFH, and for many years was the ?Voice' of the Toronto Real Estate Board and Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Howard retired to lovely Cobourg in 1981 and as an original resident of Legion Village in 1982 stayed active for many years volunteering and golfing. In 1998, Howard received the prestigious recognition of being named Cobourg's Senior Citizen Of the Year for his ?long and outstanding contributions to the community.' He had a passion for volunteer driving. PoP - you did it ?your way' - all the way! You will be missed. A special thanks from Howard and family to all the staff at Northumberland Hills Hospital - particularly in the Chemo Ward. Nurses Whitney, Kim and Bridget and Dr. Beck - you cared and encouraged Howard so wonderfully every week. You made such a difference and brought quality to Howard's final two years. Thank you. Consistent with Howard's personal wishes and rather unassuming approach to life and ceremony, a private family gathering will be held with interment at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Renfrew, Ontario. Messages of condolence can be sent to his family by www.MacCoubrey.com. Memorial donations are welcomed to the Northumberland Hills Hospital Chemo Clinic.