I was interested to hear Brian mention the Botterills these were my maternal grandparents. My mother Ruth Botterill married Stanley Coe and had six children. My mother had a connection with the Jolly Boys cafe I have a photograph of her as a waitress there. I would be interested if anybody remembers my family.

Please could I have a look at your photo of your mum as waitress at Jolly Boys Cafe?

17th March 2011 Brian Cook sadly died early this morning. CCA member James Gray popped over to see him earlier this month for five minutes and stayed an hour. A lovely, lovely bloke. Jim asked me to mention his passing on the Canvey websites. We loved listening to his memories of Canvey, at least he's reunited now with his wife, and his son who died over fifty years ago at the age of seventeen.

Hi Re the son who died. Could this be Barry Cook? We were great pals and at sea at the same time when he lost his life.He lived in Mornington road. Surely not a coincidence. Can anyone confirm? Regards Sparrow

Really sorry to hear of Brian Cook's passing. I only know of him due to a misposted Christmas card to my home that I subsequently hand-delivered to his correct address. A few days later I received a wonderful personally-written letter of thanks, in which he described how the sender of the card was in fact the daughter of a lady who used to live at my house before myself. Bizarre how the card ended up at the wrong address, but amazing there was a link behind it, and a lovely gesture on Brian's part that few people would take the time to do these days. RIP Brian Cook.

Marion & Brian was the most lovely people. I was their carer for few years. Marion died couple years ago but I was still Brian's carer I loved him like a dad he knew all my family like most of you prob do my maiden name Frost.

Brian used to tell me stories about Canvey and when we were growing up as he knew me because I grew up in Mornington Rd.

I went to visit my daughter in Australia in March and Brian sadly passed away while I was there. My family never told me untill I got back as they knew how very upset I would be miss him so much very special man. R.I.P. XX

My Granmother, Winnifred Botterill often spoke to me about her fathers "funfair" on Canvey Island. I think he also had a few other businesses there as well? I'd be interested if anybody has any pictures or stories. Thanks