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Geraldine Marguerita Proctor

March 7th, 1947 - June 15th, 2024
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GERALDINE MARGUERITA PROCTOR (COOKY) – was born in Vancouver BC March 7, 1947 she left us on June 15, 2024 at the age of 77 after a lengthy battle with heart issues.

Cooky was predeceased by her husband Arthur Proctor, mother Nadine Gonzales, stepfather Harvey Gonzales, brother Micheal Haggarty and nephew Ryan Dick.

Cooky is survived by her siblings Adam Haggarty, Nadine Dick, Patrick Haggarty (Cathy) as well as her three children Mark Haggarty (Steve), Matthew Haggarty, Marla Champagne (Jayson) and grandchildren Chico Haggarty, Tiffany Camarda (Chris), Chad Haggarty, Melissa Haggarty, Jonathan Haggarty, Chyann Haggarty (Josh), Haley Champagne (Ashton), Jayla Champagne (Jevin) and great grandchildren Celia Henriquez, Danica Haggarty-Dube, Hunter MacDonald, Hope Haggarty, Abby Camarda, Nicholas Camarda, Grayson Bontron-Champagne as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Cooky was born and raised in East Vancouver. Those who knew her well know she wore her heart on her sleeve and would open her home to many kids in the neighborhood making sure they always had a home cooked meal, a big hug, and a stern talking to if needed. Family was especially important to Cooky and there was no question that she was the glue that kept them together, she taught family traditions from her childhood that were passed on to her children’s families.

She was a warrior, fierce, and so strong but yet so gentle, may her legacy live on and she forever rest in peace.

 A celebration of life will take place in July. Family and friends will be notified of the details as they become available.


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Marla Champagne
July 3rd, 2024

My mama ❤️ she was my rock no matter what the situation or distance she always had my back! She wasn’t just my mom she was my best friend! My mom had the biggest heart and would give you the shirt off her back and didn’t even think anything of it yet it meant the world to the people who she helped. She didn’t have the best childhood but she always went above and beyond for her own kids and taught us family values and shaped us into the adults we are today. I can’t even begin to say how lucky I was to have her as my mom and I cherish all of our chats and precious moments we spent together. There is an ache in my heart that will take time to mend but with the strength you passed on to me I know I will be okay. I was never prepared to live in a world without you in it…. I miss you so much and I will carry your love with me forever 💔 Rest easy now mama I got this 🤍🪽

Tiffany Camarda
July 3rd, 2024

My nana was an incredible woman, teacher, baker, cook, and friend. She taught me so many things. I remember her helping me with my math homework… she was good at math! I used to bake with her…biscuits for dinner and cookies for dessert. The best camping trips came from her and papa. So many stories, and so many laughs. I wish they weren’t all just memories yet. I miss her so much. Nana was always picture perfect… she was so elegant…her hair and make up. I used to watch her put her makeup on at the kitchen table as a kid. She taught me how to put on make up. She’d take me everywhere with her… Army and Navy and the meat market downtown to como market and Donald’s market uptown, then for lunch at Red Wagon, churches chicken or the place where the waitress would say “grill cheesy ya”… lol
I remember going to the bingo where she was to just walk home with her when it was over. She was my idol. I looked up to her more than I looked up to anyone else. Her word was the only thing I believed, when I was a child. My whole childhood was because of Nana and Papa. ❤️ I will miss you so much! My heart feels in agony. But I know you’d tell me to hold on to those memories, as you did in the second to last text you sent me ❤️ thank you for my childhood. Thank you for being everything to me. Thank you so much for our family and all the love you showed so many people. You’ll forever be in my heart and always missed. Till we meet again Nan ❤️ I’m happy you and papa are Reunited ❤️

Tiffany Camarda
July 3rd, 2024

My nana was an incredible woman, teacher, baker, cook, and friend. She taught me so many things. I remember her helping me with my math homework… she was good at math! I used to bake with her…biscuits for dinner and cookies for dessert. The best camping trips came from her and papa. So many stories, and so many laughs. I wish they weren’t all just memories yet. I miss her so much. Nana was always picture perfect… she was so elegant…her hair and make up. I used to watch her put her makeup on at the kitchen table as a kid. She taught me how to put on make up. She’d take me everywhere with her… Army and Navy and the meat market downtown to como market and Donald’s market uptown, then for lunch at Red Wagon, churches chicken or the place where the waitress would say “grill cheesy ya”… lol
I remember going to the bingo where she was to just walk home with her when it was over. She was my idol. I looked up to her more than I looked up to anyone else. Her word was the only thing I believed, when I was a child. My whole childhood was because of Nana and Papa. ❤️ I will miss you so much! My heart feels in agony. But I know you’d tell me to hold on to those memories, as you did in the second to last text you sent me ❤️ thank you for my childhood. Thank you for being everything to me. Thank you so much for our family and all the love you showed so many people. You’ll forever be in my heart and always missed. Till we meet again Nan ❤️ I’m happy you and papa are Reunited ❤️

Tiffany Camarda
July 3rd, 2024

My nana was an incredible woman, teacher, baker, cook, and friend. She taught me so many things. I remember her helping me with my math homework… she was good at math! I used to bake with her…biscuits for dinner and cookies for dessert. The best camping trips came from her and papa. So many stories, and so many laughs. I wish they weren’t all just memories yet. I miss her so much. Nana was always picture perfect… she was so elegant…her hair and make up. I used to watch her put her makeup on at the kitchen table as a kid. She taught me how to put on make up. She’d take me everywhere with her… Army and Navy and the meat market downtown to como market and Donald’s market uptown, then for lunch at Red Wagon, churches chicken or the place where the waitress would say “grill cheesy ya”… lol
I remember going to the bingo where she was to just walk home with her when it was over. She was my idol. I looked up to her more than I looked up to anyone else. Her word was the only thing I believed, when I was a child. My whole childhood was because of Nana and Papa. ❤️ I will miss you so much! My heart feels in agony. But I know you’d tell me to hold on to those memories, as you did in the second to last text you sent me ❤️ thank you for my childhood. Thank you for being everything to me. Thank you so much for our family and all the love you showed so many people. You’ll forever be in my heart and always missed. Till we meet again Nan ❤️ I’m happy you and papa are Reunited ❤️

Tiffany Camarda
July 3rd, 2024

My nana was an incredible woman, teacher, baker, cook, and friend. She taught me so many things. I remember her helping me with my math homework… she was good at math! I used to bake with her…biscuits for dinner and cookies for dessert. The best camping trips came from her and papa. So many stories, and so many laughs. I wish they weren’t all just memories yet. I miss her so much. Nana was always picture perfect… she was so elegant…her hair and make up. I used to watch her put her makeup on at the kitchen table as a kid. She taught me how to put on make up. She’d take me everywhere with her… Army and Navy and the meat market downtown to como market and Donald’s market uptown, then for lunch at Red Wagon, churches chicken or the place where the waitress would say “grill cheesy ya”… lol
I remember going to the bingo where she was to just walk home with her when it was over. She was my idol. I looked up to her more than I looked up to anyone else. Her word was the only thing I believed, when I was a child. My whole childhood was because of Nana and Papa. ❤️ I will miss you so much! My heart feels in agony. But I know you’d tell me to hold on to those memories, as you did in the second to last text you sent me ❤️ thank you for my childhood. Thank you for being everything to me. Thank you so much for our family and all the love you showed so many people. You’ll forever be in my heart and always missed. Till we meet again Nan ❤️ I’m happy you and papa are Reunited ❤️

Roberta Bear-Roy
June 27th, 2024

We thank Cooky for being a wonderful Nana to our granddaughters and our great
grandson❤️ She was a caring beautiful soul.💕
I remember when Jayson said he loved her pickled beets of course I was jealous😍We had some great chats. Great memories of Cooky and Art❤️❤️ RIP our friend🙏🏼🫶🏼❤️

Sade Bird (nee) Haggarty
June 24th, 2024

I have always held a special place in my heart for Cooky Aunty. She was asked by my father to be my god mother at the age of 5. I will forever hold her close in my heart and carry her love and strength with me. She valued family and togetherness and that is a value I will bring forward in life. You will be dearly missed and forever loved! Till we meet again my dear guardian angel.

Jen haggarty
June 24th, 2024

Will miss Aunty Cooky terribly. She always makes me laugh and was so caring and kind to myself and her great niece and nephew Janiece and Kaiden. Forever missed but never forgotten ❤️

Dee veltri
June 24th, 2024

Will miss you , thanks for all the memories ❤️

Al Hughes
June 24th, 2024

Many old memories. We knew each other for a long time. My circle of friends are getting smaller. I just wish 🤞 the world had many more
people just like her. R.I.P. You will be missed 😢 💔

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