Dennis Cocke

Dennis Cocke
MLA for New Westminster
In office
1969–1986
Preceded by Rae Eddie
Succeeded by Anita Hagen
Personal details
Born (1924-06-02)June 2, 1924
Athabasca, Alberta
Died July 2, 2008(2008-07-02) (aged 84)
New Westminster, British Columbia
Political party New Democrat
Residence New Westminster, British Columbia

Dennis Geoffrey Cocke (June 2, 1924 July 2, 2008) sat as a Member of the British Columbia Legislature as a New Democratic Party member from 1969 to 1986 for the seat of New Westminster.

He grew up on a farm in Athabasca, Alberta and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II.[1]

Cocke served as Minister of Health under Dave Barrett from 1972 to 1975. In that capacity he created the BC Ambulance Service, replacing a patchwork of private and municipal enterprise with a province-wide system, professional standards and certification, and with newly designed and purpose-built ambulance vehicles. He also led the building of Queen's Park Hospital, and the reconstruction of Royal Columbian Hospital.[1]

He died at the age of 84 at the Royal Columbian Hospital after suffering a stroke.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "NDP's Dennis Cocke dies at 84". Vancouver Sun. July 4, 2008. Retrieved 2012-01-20.


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