HAYLOCK, Robert Lindsay “Cookie”
Born September 7, 1943. Passed away November 4, 2025.
Of Port Fairy.
Passed away at Warrnambool on November 4, 2025.
Aged 82 years
Loved father of Darren and Michelle, Jamie and Tennille, Renee and Vin.
Adored Cookie Pa of Travis, Nathan, Paddy, Tom; Harry, George; Charlotte, and William.
Loving son of Myrtle and Eric (both deceased).
Loved brother of Glenyce, Valerie, Cheryl, Lorraine, Yvonne, Gary (dec.) Muriel (dec.) and their families.
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Family and friends of ‘COOKIE’ are invited to attend a graveside Service at the Port Fairy Cemetery on SUNDAY (November 9) commencing at 1.30pm.
In true Cookie fashion, a Sunday session will follow
To view the recording of Cookie's Service click here
Tributes
Leave a tributeDeepest sympathy to the Haylock
Family on the passing of Robert
Jan Willey and familyNovember 10, 2025 4:25 pm
Those who touch our lives stay in our hearts forever and "Cookie" was one of those memorable people.
My extended sympathy to Darren, Jamie, Renee and families.
R.I.P. "Cookie"November 10, 2025 10:00 am
Rest in peace Uncle Robert , we are going to miss our chats and laughs, having a can of jimmy together when we were in Port. Our love and thoughts are with Renee, Jaime, Darren and families .I will always have the memory of our last “ SEE YA HONEY” ❤️ love Kylie Wayne & family
November 09, 2025 12:01 pm
Condolences to Roberts family. Great bloke of Port Fairy, will be missed.
R.I.P Cookie.
November 08, 2025 7:47 pm
Our condolences to the HAYLOCK family. We will miss you kookaburra great memories of our time together at the stump
Jim & AnneNovember 08, 2025 10:26 am
Sincere sympathy to all the family. Thinking of you.
JoycejNovember 08, 2025 9:49 am
Robert,you were always dear.I'm grateful for that last hug we shared, for everything. Port Fairy will never be the same without you; you were always there. Love, ever and ever xo 🌹.
November 08, 2025 9:25 am
Deepest Sympathies to all of Cookies family. Sadly missed. I'll still be looking for you and your car and a chat out front of Rebeccas. It'll be a lonely car park and Port Fairy will be lonelier without you too, but dont worry Port Fairy will keep the laughter strong.
November 08, 2025 1:16 am
Heavy hearts here in Ballarat! Cookie you will never be forgotten…You were who I/we looked for when we arrived in town. Thank you for welcoming us & your hospitality in your home. We laughed so hard, especially at The Stump!!!
We love you
Sal & Shane xNovember 07, 2025 10:54 pm
So many fun times, laughter, smiles and jokes all round. Missing you already. Things won’t ever be the same!
November 07, 2025 9:07 pm
Sending sincere condolences to all the family.
Love Barb (Bubb/Parkes)November 07, 2025 3:47 pm
Pa you were young at heart and lived life to the fullest to the very end. That iconic laugh of yours will be missed by all and our Haylock Christmas’s will never be the same without you. Your stories and memories will live on forever, shared between us all remembering the great, cheeky and funny times. Rest easy pa
Nath, Pat,TomNovember 07, 2025 11:51 am
Dad you were there for my first breath and I was there for your last I will remember the good times forever rest peacefully
November 06, 2025 10:08 pm
Farewell Cookie
We’ve lost a true legend, the life of every party and a truckie with a heart of gold. He always brought laughter, warmth, and unforgettable stories wherever he went. His spirit lit up the room — and so many lives.
Rest easy, my friend💙November 06, 2025 9:51 pm
A great neighbour, we will miss you. Rest in peace.
November 06, 2025 8:47 pm
Generous and kind Robert, Port Fairy will never be the same without you. So many great times .Deepest sympathy to family and friends. Love Michele.x
November 06, 2025 6:58 pm
Catch You Later Cookie
Great Memories of Rockin Rlonnie at the Star ( Zoo)
Tne Vic
The Stump You Played it Hard but always with a Laugh
Cheers Mate
Phil Lane & Sceeta MoloneyNovember 06, 2025 5:04 pm
Condolences to all the Haylock clan. RIP Cookie. 🙏
Jennette JamesNovember 06, 2025 3:57 pm
Deepest sympathies to all of Cookie’s family and friends a great bloke and an icon of Port Fairy will be missed cheers Cookie 🍺🍺🍺🍺 regards Demps
November 06, 2025 3:35 pm
Deepest Sympathy Darren &Jamie & Renee on the Loss of there Dad and there family we all have lots of memories growing up in port fairy great family the Haylock's R I P XX
November 06, 2025 3:11 pm
Oh Robert already miss that smile and a g”day James rest easy now mate (gone trucken)
November 06, 2025 2:09 pm
A gentleman whom all Port Fairy will miss. I never saw him without a smile. Take good care of him, God!!!
November 06, 2025 1:04 pm
Will miss my random visit's rest in peace Uncle Robert.Thoughts are with all the family
November 06, 2025 11:51 am
RIP Cookie You did it ‘pedal to the metal all the way ‘too good for most won’t forget the great fun times.Jan and Terry Bruce
November 06, 2025 11:36 am
Dear Cookie pa we all miss you and we some great memories with each other the time we got to see you. From Will XOXO
November 06, 2025 9:53 am
Cookie.....you were a great friend and I am sorry to lose you. We have solved the worlds problems and I will miss your humour.
Thanks for the chats. Goodbye old pal.
Garry Lockett. Port Fairy.November 06, 2025 9:40 am
Condolences to all of Cookies families thinking of you all Bruce and Pauline Elliott 🌹🌹
RIP COOKIENovember 06, 2025 9:33 am
Unfortunately I only got to meet you once but I remember that day like yesterday. You accepted me into the family as easily as the rest of the family. Thank you and rest peacefully Uncle Robert. With love the other Trudy
November 06, 2025 8:09 am
Sincere condolences to all the Haylock family and extended families . Such a legend. Loved always Margie Jiga and family 🌹
November 06, 2025 8:01 am
Thinking of all families, Im sure heaven will be ready for the party.Suzy and Michael Vincent .
November 06, 2025 7:07 am
Rest in peace Uncle Robert. Sending love to all the family.
November 06, 2025 6:44 am
A great friend and a lovely man, many fond memories.
November 06, 2025 2:47 am
To one of the best blokes /uncle I could have had.
He always made time for you.
RIP my Good man 🙏🏼November 05, 2025 11:24 pm
Thanks Robert for our times and some unbelievable happenings, go steady now in peace and free from all the loads loaded and carried.
10/4November 05, 2025 9:48 pm
Sending condolences to all of Roberts family. Robert will be greatly missed by all that new him. R.I.P Robert
James and Donna Smith
November 05, 2025 8:31 pm
Deepest sympathy to all of Roberts (Cookie) family.
We both have some great and funny memories of him in Port Fairy. Thank you for all the laughs!!!I'm glad I got to see him at the Stump when I was there in February this year. Every time I hear the cookies sing in Ballina I think of you 😊
Thinking of all the familyLisa Duncan and Slim Bellamy
November 05, 2025 6:28 pm
A true local identity, A Port Fairy icon. He will be in good company up in the P.F cemetery.
November 05, 2025 5:45 pm
Deepest sympathy to Darren & Michelle, Jamie & Tennille, Renee & Vin, & Families.
Uncle Robert with his cheeky smile & laugh will be forever remembered & missed.
Love - Daryl & Michele TaylorNovember 05, 2025 5:23 pm
Rest in peace Uncle Robert.Say hello to everyone in heaven for me and give them all a hug.You will be missed by all. 💝 Love you.
November 05, 2025 4:51 pm
Heart felt sympathy to Darren Michelle Jamie Tennille Renee Vin and famiy.
I’m going to miss you Uncle Robert
Love Trudie ❤️November 05, 2025 4:21 pm