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ted rankine posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Rocky was truly one of a kind. We have been out of touch forever and this is a sad way to become connected again. It was in Rocky's skydiving days that we spent time with each other and we shared 'a lot of air' together back then... him leaving the plane and me staying with it taking him up to altitude and watching him depart to beat me back on to the ground. I can remember to this day the look on his face each time he jumped out that door and every time I greeted him again after landing. Absolute pure joy.
However there was this one time where he climbed out of my tiger moth onto the lower wing... walked forward on the wing to where the oil reservoir was...walked back and leaned in so I could hear him against the slip stream in the open cockpit and said... ' you need a quart'. Rocky was not wearing his parachute. I yelled, 'Don't you dare fall !' And he said... 'nope I wont. I don't want to cause all that paperwork you would have to fill out' After landing we schemed about creating a wing walking act but life got in both of our way.
Rocky did not boast about his abilities in the sky.. he quietly knew them and was confident in himself. Those were some great years we had Rocky. Like your obit says, you are now 'free to fly'
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Eleanor White posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Rocky was one of my life's 'most unforgettable characters'. There are people in your life who become an extended part of your family. He was well named in that he was 'a rock', someone you could count on, for help, support, laughter and just plainly friendship. He and Deb and their family were and are the heart of a community. The video was wonderful, and the last image is just perfect. Thank you.
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Barb & Mike Wood posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Our thoughts are with the Copithorn family.. Rocky was one of a kind.
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. You have our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences.
Barb and Mike Wood
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Chris Sant posted a condolence
Monday, December 6, 2021
Our sincere condolences, in our minds we have memories and see Rocky with a big smile and a bright sparkle in his eyes when he spoke of things he was passionate about. May he Rest In Peace, we are thinking of you and your family.
Chris and Liz Sant
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Heather Burton lit a candle
Monday, December 6, 2021
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I am so sorry to hear of Rocky's passing. I was one of his Dispatchers at York Region. He was a pleasure to work with and made me laugh. He would call me to help him with some of the computer stuff while he was on shift. I'd tell him to just come see me in dispatch so I could show him, he always left with a smile on his face. Condolences to you all, the video was beautiful to watch. He would have been proud.
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Marion D'Eathe posted a condolence
Monday, December 6, 2021
What a beautiful memory Deb, I always remeber Rocky with a Smile, I remember the long hair, mortocylces, jumping out of planes and when he met you, May he be flying in heaven xo Marion
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Gail Brown posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, December 5, 2021
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My father, Mackenzie Brown, was a founding member of the Canadian Parachute Club and he tried hang gliding at age 87. Like Rocky, he could repair and construct almost anything, and he also tried his hand at creative crafts that took skill. So he and the younger Rocky had much in common. When my father became severely disabled from Parkinson's and a broken hip, Rocky visited him often. Rocky would discuss repairs and other man-to-man stuff and it made my father feel significantly important to be included in the masculine world. Rocky's visits were always uplifting for my father and for me as Dad's full time caregiver.
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Susan Roach posted a condolence
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Deb, Ryan and Samantha
The memorial video is so well done. It brought back so many memories for me, seeing Rocky through all the different phases of his life (since I spent half my teenage years at the Copithorn household). No words can ease the pain of Rocky being taken from us so young! I hope knowing that he will always live in your hearts brings you comfort. And, I look forward to sharing Rocky stories with a smile on our faces down the road.
Susan Roach
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Liz Halton posted a condolence
Saturday, December 4, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that I send my condolences. So very sorry.
Gail, will you call or text me at 705-774-1731. I have been searching for you for years.
Sincerely,
Liz Hatton
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The family of Rocklyn Copithorn "Rocky" uploaded a photo
Thursday, December 2, 2021
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