COFFEY, John Malcolm

COFFEY John Malcolm "Coffo" Sept. 14, 1938 - Mar. 9, 2008 John, of Coongulla on Lake Glenmaggie and formerly Springvale North and Carnegie, passed away courageously and peacefully surrounded by family and love on Sun. Mar. 9, 2008 at7 p.m., aged 69 years. After a lifetime and a half of hard work, fun and incredible achievements, old Coffo is finally resting his bones and free from his aches and pains. Dearly loved husband of Pam, adored father of Rodney (dec.), Robyn, Lynda and Matthew and much respected father-in- law of Colin and Simon. Proud grandfather of Blake, Carlie, Ty, Joshua, Zac and Cassie. John, it's so hard to say goodbye after being together since we were teenagers. We were lucky to have 51 years, 46 of these married, to love and care for each other. In all that time, we shared your interests of boats, ski racing, work and of course three wonderful children whom you always loved so much and taught so many things. They have made us such proud parents and then there are our six beautiful grandchildren whom you adore. Watch over them and keep them safe. You have said over the last couple of months "I just want to rest my bones, mother" and "this is the long service leave I never had". So rest now Darling. I will always love you. - Pam. Oh Dad, Words cannot describe the incredible sadness and emptiness we feel, yet you handled it all with such inner strength. You have always been such a strong, independent, capable, generous, no nonsense sort of father and Pa. We will greatly miss your smiles, humour, advice, honesty, integrity, fairness, skills, knowledge, stories and love. We feel as if a part of us hasdied with you, and you will always be in our hearts and thoughts. We promise to keep you alive through our wonderful memories, family slide nights and story telling. You can clock-off now, boots and overalls off, all jobs done. - Tess,Col, Strop and Puddy. Dad, Can't believe you're gone. It was so hard to let go of your hand yesterday, to walk away and leave you there. Gee we're gonna miss you. You never did consider yourself as being anything particularly special- but how wrong you were. They just don't come any better. What a great man. Thank you, Love - Snowy and Simbo. "The boy stood on a burning deck, A pocket full of crackers". Thanks Pa - you were ACE ! Love Ya - Ty, Joshy, Grubby and "The Little Pink One". Dad, You've been my boss, my mate, my whole life. Can't explain what you mean to me, or the loss I feel. I would give anything to change all this, you deserved better. I promised you I would