The Funeral Service
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Deepest sympathy to all the Cootes and Anderson families.
Dear Geoff, Kerry and Family.
Condolences on the loss of your father Ian Cootes. Such great words to describe his character, values, life and achievements.
Frank & Carla Papallo
Condolences to the family. Ian was a true gentleman and a giant in the industry. I worked with the team within the workshop as a consulting engineer and the whole team all worked with the same work ethic Ian instilled from the beginning. Vale Ian Cootes RIP
A beautiful service for a Wonderful person.
May he rest in peace.
A wonderful tribute and further insight into a lovely man, a true gentleman and a contributor to society. Vale Ian Cootes
I was a police squad mate of Ian having started at what was the Police Depot in St.Kilda Road, on the 26th of February 1963. He, like myself marched up LaTrobe St. from the tram stop after travelling up from the depot to begin our police lives, he 14451 and me 14464.
I watched to service today and was most impressed. I couldn’t make it but had a lump in my throat remembering the great man.
My deepest sympathy to his family members,
Thank you for the opportunity to be part of Ian’s service which was a wonderful tribute to him.
He will be greatly missed but always appreciated by those he knew and loved and the significant legacies he left.
Best regards to Maria, Paul, Geoff, Natalie, Alison, Joan, Ray and Marie and their families.
Tom and Chris Cootes
A beautiful service for a wonderful man. I cleaned Ian’s office in St Kilda Road for a short time. My brother Keith (Butch) Tubbs drove Shell tankers, then did logistics in Spring Street in the city for him, for many years until his death at age 43. Ian brought Vin Stenta in to his office to meet me one day whilst I was there. Vin and Cootes Group were very kind when we lost our beloved brother. RIP Ian, a true gentleman.
Paul, Geoff, Nat and Ali, Sending love and happy memories of my Nephew Ian, Sorry we were not able to be there today. Love Aunty Hazel (Bupa Bendigo Aged Care) and the Cootes family.
My heartfelt condolences to the family.
I first met Ian in 1998 when he interviewed me for a job with his company when he got the Shell local work, he made an everlasting impression on me and I spent a happy 15 years working for Cootes Tanker Service.
Ian was an absolute gentleman and he inspired fierce loyalty to himself and the magnificent company he founded.
R.I.P. Ian, you have left a lasting legacy and will be greatly missed.
Dear Maria, we are so sorry we could not be there today to celebrate Ian’s amazing life but we are grateful that we had the opportunity to watch it live. We are thinking of you.
Love Tony and Diva
A great loss to everyone, there will never be another Ian Cootes.I have always felt privileged to have worked for his great company. Will always be remembered , my thoughts are with the family
Sincere condolences to Geoff and all the Cootes family. Ian was such an inspiration and made unbelievable achievments. So sad to see his life end the way it did.
John Truman
Dear Geoff and family,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father Ian, our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Ian will be sadly missed.
Sincerely
Peter & Maria Copulos and family
A wonderful send off for wonderful Ian, who gave my brother and I an opportunity, that continued for 30 years.
We never ever forgot him.
The best to His family.
John and Chris (who sadly passed away last year) Blogg
Signwriters
Dearest Maria and family
What a wonderful tribute and celebration of a wonderful man’s life. He will forever remain in our hearts. May he Rest in Eternal Peace.
Love Angela and Tony Mihelcic
Deepest Sympathy from Daryl, John, Helen and Ruth Paull and sincere apologies for our non-attendance. I have many fond memories of Ian, mainly from his younger days.
A beautiful farewell to a delightful man. My thoughts are with you all.
What a touching service for a very special man. Every time I will hear a Bee Gees song I will think of Ian. May Ian RIP. I had the privilege of working for Cootes in Smithfield and hold strong memories as all staff do.
Hi Paul, Geoff, Nat and Ali – that was a great tribute to your Dad, congratulations. Your Dad (& Dot) were great to me growing up, always so supportive. Ian was a special person, a real leader and yes, always a gentleman … All the best to you all, David Arter.
A truly exceptional man. Your legacy as a respected gentleman, accomplished businessman, devoted family man, and community benefactor will forever be etched in our hearts. Your selfless contributions have left an indelible mark, and your spirit of generosity continues to resonate in the community you enriched. VALE IAN COOTES RIP
To Ians Family
Deepest sympathy on the passing of your Husband, Father and Grandfather.
A true Gentleman.
The bench marks he kept was a remarkable effort.
Regards Robert Wharton