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Sonje Cooper (nee Newton) Obituary
It is with peace in our hearts we announce that on Saturday, October 18, 2025, Sonje Cooper (nee Newton) in her 78th year took her last breath and passed away. She now joins her husband Laurence five years later. Mother to Karen (Pat, predeceased), Pauline (John), and Donna. Proud GMA to Amy, Sean, Nolan, Tina, Marshall, Robert, Holly, Chris, Austin, Lauren, and Owen. Sister to Joe (Sue), aunt and great aunt to many back in England.
Sonje and Laurence came to Canada 51 years ago with two daughters at the time for better family and life opportunities, and settled in the community of Waterdown. Sonje enjoyed helping and volunteering with many local nonprofit and community initiatives. Putting herself through college, working full time, raising three daughters, a household, and a husband. She still had the time to knit toques for preemies in hospital and for the homeless.
Private cremation has taken place. The family would like to give special thanks to long time friends Candace and Irving Wallace, Lisa Bannister, and Gladys and Tam Seath. The family would like to extend their thanks to the dedicated palliative care team at Joseph Brant Hospital as well as the numerous Cancer Assistance Program drivers.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Assistance Program based in Hamilton would be appreciated by the family.
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April 20 1947
October 18 2025
Death notice for the town of: Waterdown, Province: Ontario
death notice Sonje Cooper nee Newton April 20 1947
October 18 2025
obituaries notice Sonje Cooper nee Newton April 20 1947
October 18 2025
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sonje Cooper nee Newton April 20 1947
October 18 2025 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
