William Alexander McCOSKER

22/04/1951 – 31/05/2025

Much loved husband of Glenda for 53 years.

Loving father, father-in-law and friend of Heath and Margie, Jake and Abbey, Natsody and Richard.

Loving Pop of Rhianna, Janae; Tom and Paddy.

*****

22/04/1951-31/05/2025

Formerly of Illowa

Beloved son of Tom and Heather (both dec.).

Loved brother of Max (dec.), Coogee, Carol, Trevor and their families.

*****

22/04/1951 – 31/05/2025

My precious Billy,
Our life’s journey together has come to an end but my love for you will last forever.
Your last battle is over.

“Sleep peacefully”

Glenda

*****

Thanks Mate,
For bringing me up to have values like honesty, loyalty, love and respect.
Hope you can have as much ice cream as you want now in heaven.
You will be forever missed.

Charlie (Heath) and Margie and family. Xxx

*****

Bill/Pop
We have great memories that we will hold in our hearts forever.
I hope that they have Melbourne Stubbies in Heaven!

Jake, Abbey, Tom and Pud

*****

My beautiful Billy-Bop,
With you goes a piece of my heart.

We found joy in the simple things – Irish and Scottish tunes filling the shed.
We’d dance, laugh, sing and pick up an instrument just for the love of it. That was our time, and I’ll hold it close forever.

A man of strong morals, integrity, and a beautiful heart. I’m so proud you are my father. You lived a life marked with physical pain, but you never complained once.

Thank you for the music, the laughter, and the love. I’ll miss you every day.

Love always and forever,
‘Mildred’ and Richard xxx

*****

Bill/Poppy,
While we were there alongside you within your final moments, there will never be a moment where you are not missed and thought of. As we continue our lives without you by our side, we still wish you were here.

Please know that you hold a very special place within our hearts. We are thankful for the memories that we will continue to cherish.
You can rest easy knowing that Nanny will always be loved and supported as you did for her.

Forever Loved
Wendy, Rhianna and Janae

*****

Family and friends of BILL are invited to attend a Service at the Wannon Room, Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street, Warrnambool commencing at 1.00pm on FRIDAY (June 6).
The cortège will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Tower Hill Cemetery.

Click here to view the Service recording

Funeral Notice

ServiceJune 6, 2025 - 1:00 pmKoroit Street Warrnambool, VIC Venue: Wannon Room

Tributes

  1. Deepest sympathy to Glenda and family on the loss of a wonderful man. It was truely a pleasure to have known him. May he rest in peace. Lorel & Peter Carr

    Lorel carr June 9, 2025

  2. My sincere condolences to my loved cousin Glenda, and family, from Kevin Walters xoxo

    Kevin Walters June 8, 2025

  3. Bill was a much loved Nephew of Thelma Gibson.
    Special Cousin to Glenda & Jim.
    So many special memories of times spent together.
    Loved always.

    Glenda Grayson June 7, 2025

  4. You fought hard Bill, no body could have fought tougher. You made it past the dreaded 73..(in our family) Time to rest now sweetheart. Then party as long and as hard as you possibly can.. Keep it all chilled for when our time comes.. Love you brother .. xx❤❤❤❤🥂🥂😢😢

    CAROL FOWLER June 6, 2025

  5. I sadly note the passing of Bill, Tom Maguire dec. just loved working with Bill, and then popping over to the Shamrock Hotel for a beer or two and many stories and laughs. What a great character from a lovely family, condolences to Glenda and all Bill’s loved ones. Leon

    Leon Maguire June 6, 2025

  6. To Glenda and family my condolences to you all had many a great time with Billy many good trips with the rage dogs and the Sunday barrel days a hard worker for the club a ripper bloke rest in peace.Ashley kelson and Faye Ryan

    Ashley kelson June 6, 2025

  7. Please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of Bill. We are thinking of you all at this sad time.
    Helen Madden and family

    Helen Madden June 5, 2025

  8. Sincere sympathy to the McCosker family on the passing of Bill. Thinking of you at this sad time. Helen Madden and family.

    Helen Madden June 5, 2025

  9. I have great memories of every Thursday night standing on the hill at the old dog track with you and Dad and being on building sites with you. Always cheerful right to the end. Glad that we got to reminisce about the old times recently. Reunited now with all our dogs at the big track in the sky. Love you Billy.
    Robyn

    Robyn Davidson June 4, 2025

  10. Dear Glenda and Family .
    Sending all our love and thoughts .
    Rest peacefully Billy 💐
    Gary,Carol and Family

    Carol Lucas June 4, 2025

  11. Deepest Sympathy to Bill’s family. Will miss his smiling face at the dog track
    Joy and Ashley McDowall

    Joy McDowall June 4, 2025

  12. Our sympathy to Trevor and Bernie on the passing of your brother and brother in law, Bill.
    Love from the Eagles family xx

    Deb Eagles June 4, 2025

  13. Sincere Sympathy is extended to Norm, Barnie and all the McCosker families on the passing of Bill.
    Another former Illowa district identity gone to their eternal test.

    Gerald and Sally Madden .

    Gerald Madden June 3, 2025

  14. Thinking of the family and friends of Bill.a genuine person to all. Barb and Rod Maher.

    Barb and Rod Maher June 3, 2025

  15. Condolences to all the family of the passing of Bill he was a great man with a hardy laugh
    Thinking of you all at this sad time
    RIP Bill
    Tony said Elizabeth

    Elizabeth McNamara June 3, 2025

  16. Sending our deepest sympathies to Billy’s family, Colin and Lyn Kelly

    Lyn Kelly June 3, 2025

  17. Rest in peace my butiful friend

    Rose Campbell June 2, 2025

  18. To Glenda & family ,our love and thoughts are with you all on the passing of your beloved Bill ,so many happy times in years gone by spent will billy , he has earned his rest ,such a beautiful man .
    RIP Bill .
    Sue graham kelly & families. 🌹
    Sorry we cant be with you all on Friday but we will be thinking of you.

    Sue Kelly June 2, 2025

  19. Bill, I’m devastated at the loss of you. I truly valued every Saturday race day we had together. I was honoured because you knew everyone in the area that trained horses. I loved Sunday mornings driving past all the stables and how you knew everybody. I thank you so much for introducing the stock whip to me and I’ve learnt so much from you aboutand the trust we had with each other. And this is why I got away with singing you songs in the car “hey true boo, is it me or you”. I got away with a lot with you.
    I love you forever and you’re the greatest man I’ve ever met. Cheers Richard.

    R Heley June 2, 2025

  20. A wonderful man with a big smile and huge heart. Always on for a chat and to lend a helping hand.
    Deepest Sympathy to all.
    RIP Billy.
    Sedge and Gail.

    Gail Sedgley June 2, 2025

  21. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Our deepest condolences of the passing of Bill. John, Sylvia Potter and Family

    John Potter June 2, 2025

  22. A beautiful star has fallen. My heart goes out to Glenda,Jake,Heath and Natsody. I’m sure Billy will organise his own spanka of a greyhound track in heaven. An amazing rough cut diamond that I will never forget. Rest in peace Billy, love you. Andrew and Ollie Cameron xx

    Olga Cameron June 2, 2025

  23. You will alway be remembered for the many things you did for me and other people. Days at Drik Drik.
    Loved Brother to Trevor ,Bernie. Uncle to Jackson,Maddy, Mat, Jess, Charlotte
    Great uncle to Koby,Indie,Mack,Millie,Harley.
    RIP with Dad, Mum and Max.

    Trevor June 2, 2025

  24. Lots of laughter,beers,music and Tall Tales in “The Kennel”.Such a great brother in law to The Walters Clan.Sincere Sympathy to Glenda,Heather,Jake& Nats&Families.Love Karen&Geoff Bean,lhysa,Luke,Ben&Jess& Families.See ya later Bill.

    Karen Bean June 2, 2025

  25. Thinking of all the family at this sad time with the passing of Bill.
    Condolences to Glenda, Heath, Jake, Natsody he was a very special husband, dad and pop and the best horse and dog trainer around. We will miss you
    Rest in peace

    Ron & Dianne Walters June 2, 2025

  26. You taught me that the truth matters, even when it’s hard. You told me to live honestly, to smile when I can, and to hold onto what’s right. Your quiet strength lives in the choices I make today — especially the brave ones.
    Rest peacefully, my Billy-Bop.

    Mildred xxx

    N McCosker June 2, 2025

  27. My brother, my friend, my right hand man. Bill was so many things to me ,Barnie, our kids & grandkids
    He was always generous with his knowledge and time, nothing was ever a bother. He never looked for praise but he certainly deserved it.

    Rest in peace my wonderful brother and friend.
    Coogee, Barnie , Shirl, Shelby, Phillis, Boof, Louis ,Sharli, Ruby, Dusty, Elsie, Wilbur & Joey

    Barnie McCosker June 2, 2025

  28. Deepest sympathy to all the McCosker family.A true gentleman and a genuine nice bloke. May he rest in peace.
    Love from David, Colin and Leanne Russell Dennington

    Leanne Russell June 1, 2025

  29. You will not be forgotten Billy, you always had a smile and a pleasant word to say to me, and probably to everyone. Beverley.

    Beverley Davidson June 1, 2025

  30. What a great man. A true pioneer of the grey hound fraternity.
    I hope the beers cold and there’s plenty of it beyond those pearly gates.
    R.I.P Bill.

    Richard Conlan June 1, 2025

  31. To Glenda ♥️Heath ♥️Jake ♥️Natsody and their families sending all my love to you all at this sad time. So many wonderful memories rest in peace Billy. Love Cindy♥️♥️

    Cindy Walters June 1, 2025

  32. Sending you all condolences on the passing of Bill. I remember him with with very fond memories. RIP Bill

    Fiona Gleeson June 1, 2025

  33. Thoughts and Prayers Are With You All At This Difficult Time ..
    Our Journey Through Life Can Bring Us Tears, Laughter and Memories And We Have Had Many Of Each Over The Years …
    Remember Whilst The Tears Dry And The Laughs Fade Away, The Memories Last Forever..
    So May The Memories Give You Comfort At This Sad Time Every Step Of The Way ..
    Willy Was One In A Million And He Is Going To Be Sadly Missed By Everyone Who Was Lucky Enough To Have Known Him.. Love And Hugs Glen, Heath, Jake, Nats And Families xxx
    From Jude, Cindy, Brett, Amanda,Bec, Mick, Chelsea, Hailey, Micheal and Erin

    Judy Walters June 1, 2025

  34. Respect Uncle Billy.
    Great memories.
    Thoughts to family all, esp Glenda, Heath, Jake and Nats.

    Luke Bean June 1, 2025

  35. Bill/Poppy,

    While we were there alongside you within your final moments, there will never be a moment where you are not missed and thought of. As we continue our lives without you by our side, we still wish you were here. Please know that you hold a very special place within our heart. We are thankful for the memories that we will continue to cherish. You can rest easy knowing that Nanny will always be loved and supported as you did to her.

    Forever loved. Wendy, Rhianna and Janae.

    Janae June 1, 2025