Obituary of George B. Cooper, Q.C.

George B. Cooper of Riverview passed away at Monarch Hall, on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the age of 93 years. Born in Moncton he was the son of the late A. William and Eliza J. (Bingham) Cooper. George was a graduate of Mount Allison University (B.Sc., 1949, B.Ed., 1950) and Dalhousie Law School (LLB 1955). Prior to becoming a lawyer, George taught school in Grand-Mère, QC. He was called to the bar in 1955 and began practice with the Department of Justice in Ottawa, specializing in Tax Law. He returned to Moncton in 1959 and practiced law until his retirement in 2014. Over his long career he practiced in numerous areas of the law and had several appearances in the Supreme Court of Canada. Latterly, George served as counsel to Cox & Palmer, where his many colleagues mourn his passing. George loved his family, sailing and opera. He spent his final years at Monarch Hall, where he made many friends and received exceptional care. George is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Cooper of Dartmouth, NS, and his son, George L. Cooper of Moncton, together with his grandchildren, Phoebe, Abigail and George Cooper. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his first wife Dorothy A. (Loughlin) Cooper, second wife Shirley MacCallum, and by his son, Charles Cooper in 1997. With Covid restrictions lifted, there will be a Celebration of Life Service for George Bingham Cooper, QC on Saturday, June 11, 2:00 pm at Trinity United Church, 379 Main St. Shediac, NB. There will be some special music because of his love of music: flute, bagpipes, piano, guitar and song. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers donations to Trinity United Church, 379 Main St. Shediac, NB would be appreciated. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Shediac, NB Arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Brothers & Riverview Funeral Home 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB (506) 857-9544. Online condolences can be made at www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca Service Information Saturday, June 11, 2022 2:00pm Trinity United Church, 379 Main St. Shediac, NB Burial Information Greenwood Cemetery, Shediac, NB Requested Charity Trinity United Church, 379 Main St. Shediac, NB