William James ‘Bug’ Cook
Lieu de naissance : Glace Bay, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : Glace Bay, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 27 février 2010
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a wonderful father, grandfather, brother and friend. Bill Cook, 77, passed away suddenly Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at the Glace Bay Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late William and Mary (Madore) Cook.
He was a member of St. John’s Church, New Aberdeen. In Bill’s earlier years he worked with his father who owned and operated a family trucking company, later working for Devco until his retirement. Bill was a very happy and jolly man who enjoyed gardening, collecting model cars, playing darts and bowling with the pensioners’ league. He also enjoyed listening to Newfoundland songs and spending his summers boating on the Mira River at his cottage in Grand Mira South.
He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Beverly, at home; son, Billy (Nancy), Alberta; and their mother, (Betty), New Brunswick; sisters, Theresa, Alva, Thelma; three cherished grandchildren, Keith, Courtney and Jamie. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Marie, Cecelia, Della, brother, Leo who died in Italy during the Second World War, and nephew, Raymond.
In honoring Bill’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 3 at St. John’s Church, New Aberdeen, with Fr. Leo Boone officiating. Interment will follow in Parish Cemetery. All are invited to join the family for a reception in the parish hall.
As an expression of sympathy for Bill, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Regional Hospital Cancer Centre.
Online condolences to the Cook family area available through www.vjmcgillivray.
