1938
Eugene
2013
Eugene "Gene" Cook
February 25, 1938 — September 28, 2013
BRADFORD, RI - Eugene E. Cook, age 75, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday September 28, 2013 at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence with his loving family at his side.
He was born February 25, 1938 in Wilkes-Barre, PA the son of the late Harry & Lenna (Brown) Cook.
Gene taught English and German in Shinglehouse, PA and at Norwich Free Academy. Currently, he had been employed by Palmer Spring Company. With his usual loving spirit, he attended The Church of the Holy Spirit in Charlestown where he served on the Bishop\u0027s Committee. He enthusiastically supported the Rhode Island Nursery and Landscaping Association for many years and served a term as President and Board member. Together, Gene & Ann loved walking at Trustom, quiet moments in their garden, reading, collecting antique buttons and listening to Jazz & Classical music. He especially loved spending time with his family, and his cat buddies. Gene never focused on himself. His heart was always on those around him.
He is survived by his wife Ann (Stabley) Cook of Bradford and her children who were a very important part of Gene\u0027s life. Rebecca Caito her husband Chris and their son Nicholas of Saunderstown, RI, Matthew Nichols, his wife Debra and their son Conor of Exeter, RI, and Regan Nichols her partner Joe Turano and Regan\u0027s son, Patrick Poland of Ashaway, RI; Gene\u0027s son, Thomas E. Cook and his wife Deborah of Enosburgh, VT; his daughter, Susan Gibeault her husband Bob and their children, Ian & Jayne of Florida; and many close friends who became family . Besides his parents, Gene was predeceased by his grandson, Thomas Stephen Cook; his brother, Dr. Thomas J. Cook; and his in-laws, Rutan "Tanny" & Ann Stabley.
In keeping with Gene\u0027s wishes he will be cremated and a celebration of his life will be held at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 4150 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI on October 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Susan Stiles officiating.
For those who wish, contributions in Gene\u0027s memory may be made to The Church of the Holy Spirit, PO box 241, Charlestown, RI 02813 or The Jonnycake Center, 23 industrial Drive, Westerly, RI 02891.
Assisting Genes family is the Impellitteri - Malia Funeral Home in New London
He was born February 25, 1938 in Wilkes-Barre, PA the son of the late Harry & Lenna (Brown) Cook.
Gene taught English and German in Shinglehouse, PA and at Norwich Free Academy. Currently, he had been employed by Palmer Spring Company. With his usual loving spirit, he attended The Church of the Holy Spirit in Charlestown where he served on the Bishop\u0027s Committee. He enthusiastically supported the Rhode Island Nursery and Landscaping Association for many years and served a term as President and Board member. Together, Gene & Ann loved walking at Trustom, quiet moments in their garden, reading, collecting antique buttons and listening to Jazz & Classical music. He especially loved spending time with his family, and his cat buddies. Gene never focused on himself. His heart was always on those around him.
He is survived by his wife Ann (Stabley) Cook of Bradford and her children who were a very important part of Gene\u0027s life. Rebecca Caito her husband Chris and their son Nicholas of Saunderstown, RI, Matthew Nichols, his wife Debra and their son Conor of Exeter, RI, and Regan Nichols her partner Joe Turano and Regan\u0027s son, Patrick Poland of Ashaway, RI; Gene\u0027s son, Thomas E. Cook and his wife Deborah of Enosburgh, VT; his daughter, Susan Gibeault her husband Bob and their children, Ian & Jayne of Florida; and many close friends who became family . Besides his parents, Gene was predeceased by his grandson, Thomas Stephen Cook; his brother, Dr. Thomas J. Cook; and his in-laws, Rutan "Tanny" & Ann Stabley.
In keeping with Gene\u0027s wishes he will be cremated and a celebration of his life will be held at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 4150 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI on October 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Susan Stiles officiating.
For those who wish, contributions in Gene\u0027s memory may be made to The Church of the Holy Spirit, PO box 241, Charlestown, RI 02813 or The Jonnycake Center, 23 industrial Drive, Westerly, RI 02891.
Assisting Genes family is the Impellitteri - Malia Funeral Home in New London
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