James (Jim) COOKE

May 2020. I only learned today of the passing of Jim, a very old friend over the years. He was a professional in his work, and showed great kindness to his colleagues. He never forgot his old friends as he rose through the ranks of The Irish Times. My deepest sympathy to Georgina, Nicola, and Michele, Also deepest sympathy to those who had the pleasure of working with him in The Irish Times. Daphne Kirwan

My sincere sympathy to you Georgina and family on the death of Jim who was a dear school friend who motorbiked with me way back in 1940’s . He was a great pal to have in my youth. Very Sorry for your loss. A true gentleman. Brendan.

True gent rest easy

Inside The Irish Times and outside it, Jim was always friendly and helpful.

Dear Georgina, Nicola and Michelle
We are sorry to hear that Jim has passed away and offer our heartfelt condolences.
Jim was a fabulous man. He and your family helped us so much when we moved to Ireland. Thank you all. God Bless, may he rest in peace... No problem. Stuart

Dear Georgina and family, so sorry to hear the sad news of Jim's passing. What a lovely man, he will be sadly missed RIP

Dear Georgina and Family

We are deeply saddened at the news of Jim's death. He was a gentleman and great company and will be missed by his many friends. Please accept our sympathy and keep safe in this difficult time and always.

Our deepest sympathies for your loss, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I always loved meeting Jim on the avenue and having a proper chat about everything happening in the world plus how our gardening was going today. He had a positive impact on all our lives, love Stephen, Anne Marie & family.

To Georgina and family. Sincere condolences on the passing of Jim. Fond memories of our time together in The Irish Times. May he Rest In Peace. Joe & Carmel.

Sending my sincere condolences to the Cooke family at this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. John Mooney on behalf of the Mooney family.

Dear Georgina, Nicola and Michelle.
Very sorry to hear the sad news. Jim was one of the best. We’ll never forget the great memories of Mount Merrion in the 70’s when Nicola and Deirdre were inseparable school friends.

Sincere condolences to all the Cookes. Jim was a lovely man. A true gentleman.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Kathleen & Eilish xx

So sorry to hear you have lost Jim. He was a lovely lad, always had a smile and kindness for everyone.
Love to Georgina Michelle and Nicola and your extended family.
RIP You Lovely Lad. X

Sincere sympathy to Georgina,Nicola and Michele. This is an awful time to lose a loved one. Thinking of you. Nicola I heard your beautiful eulogy at the online mass this morning, Jim would be so proud of you today.

Sincere condolences Georgina, Nicola and Michelle. Jim was a real gentleman, always gracious and kind. May he Rest in Peace. Mary Ann

To Georgina and family. Very sincere sympathy on the passing of Jim. When I joined The Irish Times as a very junior journalist, Jim was a senior executive and Board member. . But he was unfailingly approachable, helpful and friendly. A wonderful colleague.

Sincere condolences Georgina, Michele, Nicola and Jim’s extended family at this sad time.
Jim was Old School in the very best way, always a kind, a gentleman who never passed a colleague without acknowledging them. Fond memories of working with him. On any tough day he could always bring his team together under pressure to get “the paper out”
Rest easy Jim.

Cheery greetings, opening doors, a bright eyes, genuine friendly smile, silver wavy hair, with a charming manner. A true gentleman of The Irish Times.
Rest In Peace.
Paula and Lucy Hatton

Deepest sympathy to the Cooke family on Jim’s passing. Fond memories of times shared with a wonderful colleague. RIP

Georgina, Nicola and Michelle, sympathy from Mike, Billy, Johnny, Paschal and Detty Moore originally from Thornhill Road. You now have a very shiny star in Heaven.

Sincere condolence Georgina, Michele, Nicola & family on Jim's passing from Carol and myself. It is with regret that due to the Covid-19 we are unable to attend the celebration of Jim's long life to see you and to say goodbye. In 1986 Jim hired me to commission the new Uniman colour press and gave me great support in the very difficult days/nights. Over the years we developed a warm friendship through the Irish Times, the Board of The National Print Museum, on the golf course and on the very many technical visits we made abroad. Always a thorough gentleman and a great travelling companion he will be missed. So farewell Jim, rest peacefully my friend and Thank you for all the good memories we shared. Freddie & Carol Snowe

To Nicky and family. So sorry to hear about your Dad. A thorough gent. Thinking of you at this time. RIP. K.

So sad to hear of Jim's passing Deepest Sympathy to his wife and family. May he rest in Peace

Condolences Georgina and girls, Jim was a colleague for many years in the Times.

Deepest condolences to Georgina, Nicola, Michele and family on Jim’s passing. From Marie Kennan and family.

Deepest sympathy to Georgina and family on the passing of Jim, he was great boss and a gentleman, may he rest in peace.

So sad to hear of Jim's passing. He was a lovely man, a great person to work with and a brilliant boss.

I was deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. I knew Jim, as a colleague and a friend, since his earliest years in The Irish Times. I remember in particular the great contribution he made towards the advancement of the new printing technology during his time there. May he rest in peace. Sincere sympathy to all the family at this time of loss.

My condolence to the Cooke family. Jim was a real gentleman and a great boss in the Irish Times. May he rest in peace.

An end of an era, deepest sympathy on the sad passing on our beloved uncle Jim
He will be missed by all who knew him and he had a great influence on my formative years.
Thoughts and best withes to aunty Georgina and the family

It was with deep regret that I heard of Jim’s passing.
Jim always seemed happy and cheerful and loved his work in The Irish Times.
Sincere sympathy to you Georgina, Michele, and Nicola. Rest in Peace Jim.

Dear Georgina, I am very sad to hear of the passing of your loving Husband Jim, I have a memory of fairview avenue when you and your pals were skipping outside the garage, it was the beginning of Lent, I offered you a sweet, but you said you gave them up for lent my memories come flooding back when I read the sad news
My thoughts are with you at this time of your loss all my love to you and all your family

Deepest sympathy to the Cooke family on the sad passing of Jim, a true gentleman. May he rest in peace.
John & Bernie Keaveney

My deepest sympathies to all the family. A gentleman to work with and a boss that was always willing to help. Rest in peace.

Sorry for your loss

My deepest sympathies to you Aunt Georgina, Nicola, Michele on the very sad passing of Uncle Jim. He was a wonderful man and one of life's true gentlemen. I have many happy memories of him through my childhood and throughout my working life as I had the pleasure of working with him in The Irish Times. I will be thinking of you all on Wednesday and will watch via the link. Keeping you all in my prayers and thoughts during this very hard and sad time. May he rest in peace.

Georgina and family, so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Very fond memories of him working with him over the years. A gentleman, a dapper dresser, and he loved those boots. Rest in peace Jim.

Deepest sympathy to all the Cooke family on the sad passing of Jim, one of life's gentlemen. Happy memories of times spent together over the years.
May he rest in peace.
Larry Halpin

Deepest condolences to Georgina, Nicola, Michele and families on Jim’s passing. He was a gentleman and a great boss. Happy memories of Jim and Georgina at the Irish Times dinner dances over the years. Also good times on the trips abroad. He will be sadly missed.

Sympathies to all the family , we have very happy memories of Jim on his visit sto Raheny....esp when mobile phone came into use ,,,playing tricks on Frank,,
Mass will be offered for him RIP

So sorry to hear this news.

Fond memories of Jim, hearing of the famous Cooke's Tours around Europe in the 1980s and Jim's interest in how we were getting on as youngsters.

Thinking of you Georgina, and the family at this sad and difficult time, we wish we could be there with you to celebrate Jim's life.

Hazel, Stephen, Colin, Gavin & Jennifer McCullagh

R. I. P Uncle Jim, you were an absolute gentleman. Big hugs to you Auntie Georgina and the girls. Thinking of you all xxx

Lesley-Anne Hynes

Georgina and Family my deepest sympathy on the passing of Jim.

Rest in peace Jim, You were one of Lifes Gentlemen, condolence to Jim s family.

Dear Georgina and family so sad to hear about Jim's passing, will be thinking of you all on Wednesday while Ann and I tune into the service.
Once again my deepest condolences.

So sad to hear of Jim’s passing.
My deepest condolences to all the family R. I.P Jim. Kevin ex Irish Times .

Sincere condolences to Georgina on family on Jim's death. I pray he is enjoying his reward in heaven.
Seán.

Deepest sympathies to Georgina, Nicola & Michele on the sad passing of Jim. He will by remembered by all, paticularly those of us who had the pleasure of working alongside him in The Irish Times, as a true gentleman not to mention the most dapper of dressers. I have very fond memories of Jim enjoying many a round of golf with his pals Oliver & George. No one had a bad word to say about Jim, not many can boast that. May he Rest in Peace.

I am so so sorry for you loss Auntie Georgina .... Uncle Jim was always so loving and very witty. Love and prays to you and the girls at this hard time. Keeping you in my prayers Xx

Worked in The Irish Times. Remember Jim and Nicola well. Rest In Peace Jim x

Sincerest sympathies to all the Cooke family on the sad passing of Jim. He was a true Gentleman May Jim rest in peace.

So sad to hear of Jim passing, he was a wonderful boss, he gave me my job in the Irish times, he was well liked by everyone, may be rest in peace.

My sympathy to all the family we worked for many years in The Irish Times. He was always a very cheerful person and great to work with.

Sincere condolences to the Cooke family at this sad time r.i.p Jim

Eddie and Anne are deeply sorry to hear of Jims passing. Our thoughts are with you Georgina and family. We have lovely memories of Jim and we hope you get the strength to deal with this sad time.
Eddie and Anne