Robert "Cookie" Lindsay HAYLOCK

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

Funeral Notice

ServiceNovember 9, 2025 - 1:30 pmPrinces Highway Port Fairy, VIC Venue: Graveside Port Fairy Cemetery

Tributes

  1. Deepest sympathy to the Haylock
    Family on the passing of Robert
    Jan Willey and family

    Janice Willey November 10, 2025
  2. 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”

    Noelene Brown November 10, 2025
  3. 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

    Kylie Clark November 9, 2025
  4. Condolences to Roberts family. Great bloke of Port Fairy, will be missed.

    R.I.P Cookie.

    Sam Coffey November 8, 2025
  5. Our condolences to the HAYLOCK family. We will miss you kookaburra great memories of our time together at the stump
    Jim & Anne

    Anne McIlroy November 8, 2025
  6. Sincere sympathy to all the family. Thinking of you.
    Joycej

    Joyce November 8, 2025
  7. 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 🌹.

    Robyn November 8, 2025
  8. 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.

    Ann Rendell November 8, 2025
  9. 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 x

    Sal November 7, 2025
  10. So many fun times, laughter, smiles and jokes all round. Missing you already. Things won’t ever be the same!

    Lisa Williamson November 7, 2025
  11. Sending sincere condolences to all the family.
    Love Barb (Bubb/Parkes)

    Barbara Bubb November 7, 2025
  12. 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,Tom

    Nathan Haylock November 7, 2025
  13. Dad you were there for my first breath and I was there for your last I will remember the good times forever rest peacefully

    Darren November 6, 2025
  14. 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💙

    Caiti Fletcher-Jones November 6, 2025
  15. A great neighbour, we will miss you. Rest in peace.

    Neil and Maureen hedger November 6, 2025
  16. 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

    Michele November 6, 2025
  17. 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 Moloney

    Phil Lane November 6, 2025
  18. Condolences to all the Haylock clan. RIP Cookie. 🙏
    Jennette James

    Jennette James November 6, 2025
  19. 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

    Garry Dempsey November 6, 2025
  20. 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

    robyn harry November 6, 2025
  21. Oh Robert already miss that smile and a g”day James rest easy now mate (gone trucken)

    Jamie November 6, 2025
  22. A gentleman whom all Port Fairy will miss. I never saw him without a smile. Take good care of him, God!!!

    Wayne & Rosslyn Krause November 6, 2025
  23. Will miss my random visit’s rest in peace Uncle Robert.Thoughts are with all the family

    Sharon Perry November 6, 2025
  24. 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

    Jan Bruce November 6, 2025
  25. 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

    Will versace November 6, 2025
  26. 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.

    Garry Lockett November 6, 2025
  27. Condolences to all of Cookies families thinking of you all Bruce and Pauline Elliott 🌹🌹
    RIP COOKIE

    Pauline Elliott November 6, 2025
  28. 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

    June McGrath November 6, 2025
  29. Sincere condolences to all the Haylock family and extended families . Such a legend. Loved always Margie Jiga and family 🌹

    Margie Jago November 6, 2025
  30. Thinking of all families, Im sure heaven will be ready for the party.Suzy and Michael Vincent .

    Suzy November 6, 2025
  31. Rest in peace Uncle Robert. Sending love to all the family.

    Phillip Hockley November 6, 2025
  32. A great friend and a lovely man, many fond memories.

    Wayne Johnston November 6, 2025
  33. To one of the best blokes /uncle I could have had.
    He always made time for you.
    RIP my Good man 🙏🏼

    Matthew November 5, 2025
  34. Thanks Robert for our times and some unbelievable happenings, go steady now in peace and free from all the loads loaded and carried.
    10/4

    Steve Maher November 5, 2025
  35. 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

    Donna Smith November 5, 2025
  36. 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 family

    Lisa Duncan and Slim Bellamy

    Lisa Duncan November 5, 2025
  37. A true local identity, A Port Fairy icon. He will be in good company up in the P.F cemetery.

    Richard Conlan November 5, 2025
  38. 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 Taylor

    Daryl Taylor November 5, 2025
  39. 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.

    Leanne Cuscadden November 5, 2025
  40. Heart felt sympathy to Darren Michelle Jamie Tennille Renee Vin and famiy.
    I’m going to miss you Uncle Robert
    Love Trudie ❤️

    Trudie Emonson November 5, 2025