Viola Cooke
We , the family of the late Viola Cooke, wish to express our heartfelt thanks to relatives, friends, neighbors and co-workers for their love, support and prayers during this difficult time. Thank you to everyone who sent food, sympathy cards, mass cards, memorial donations, phone calls, flowers and attended the wake and funeral. To Dr. O'Brien for taking such good care of Mom and Dr.'s Elleker and Gallivan and the nursing staff on 3rd floor of the Glace Bay Health Care Complex for their care and compassion. A special thank you to Melissa Villa, R.N., just knowing you were close by and there for mom was so comforting to us. Special thanks to Heather Skinner and Dr. Degaust, Palliative Care, and Sharon Kelloway, Social worker for their guidance and support. To the attending paramedics and emergency room nursing staff we extend our deepest gratitude. Thank you to father Norman MacPhee for the beautiful service and to Stephanie Doyle for the touching rendition of Hail Mary Gentile Woman and to the pallbearers, nephews Melvin, Brian and Michael and grandsons, Tyler, Billy and son-in-law Eric. Sincere thanks to the staff of V.J. MacGillvary Funeral Home for their professionalism and compassion during a very difficult time. To all of you who helped us in any way we are forever grateful.
Husband Duart, daughters Margie, Patsy, sons Billy, David and their families.


