Dear BBGSians, Miss Elena M. Cooke, our former headmistress (1958-1977) passed away peacefully at 11.55pm last night (2 May 2012).
Her sister (Auntie Maisie), niece (Helena) and helper (Rose) were with her as she slipped away very peacefully after they had helped her to the bathroom.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Date: 5 May 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 8pm
Venue: Jalan Imbi Chapel, Kuala Lumpur
FUNERAL SERVICE
Date: 6 May 2012 (Sunday)
Time: 2.30pm
Venue: Jalan Imbi Chapel, Kuala Lumpur, and then proceed to the Cheras Christian Cemetery.
The family requests that all donations to be channelled to the Elena Cooke Education Fund to honour her contributions to BBGS. Cheques are to be made in favour of BBGS Alumni Berhad that has been set up to handle the scholarship fund for needy children.
On 4 August 2009, we were privileged to have Miss Cooke as our guest-of-honour at the BACK2BBGS Reunion at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. As Miss Cooke dedicated her entire life to building our school, the BBGS OGA, and BBGS Alumni Berhad will work together to perpetuate the BBGS legacy.
The late Miss Cooke, flanked by Moey Yoke Lai (left) and Lee Yin Ling (right)
during the BACK2BBGS Reunion at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 4 August 2009.
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