COOK, MANFORD HARVEY - Manford H. Cook of Back Bay, NB passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in his 103rd year. Survived by his wife, Irene (Leavitt) Cook of 77 wonderful years. He leaves to mourn one son, Sheldon (Frances) Cook of Back Bay, NB, two grandchildren. June (Davis) Pelkey of Waweig, NB, Larry (Melissa) Cook of Back Ba, NB, two great grandchildren Brianna and Logan of Back Bay, NB whom he was very proud of and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Manford was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Manford was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and always had time for his family. He was a fisherman and boat builder by trade working many hours in his workshop building boats. He will be sadly missed for the great advice he gave his grandchildren.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB from where the service will be held from the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Thursday at 11:00 am with Rev. Gordon Cooke officiating followed by the interment at the St. George Rural Cemetery. Visiting at the funeral home will take place on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. In Manford’s memory, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Due to allergies in the family, NO FLOWERS PLEASE and please refrain from wearing scented products to both the visitation and service. (www.stgeorgefh.ca)