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Loretta Cook Obituary

COOK, Loretta J.
Age 81, Cayuta, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at her home. Friends may call on Friday, August 22, 2008, from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by a Funeral Service at 3 p.m. at Allen-Manzer Funeral Home in Spencer. Interment is in Evergreen Cemetery, Spencer, NY. Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Aug. 21, 2008.

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john and Patty Delmage

September 4, 2008

Darlene, We just read in the paper about your mom We are so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful person. Wish I could have been there for you. If there is anything at all We can do please call me or stop by. Lots of love to you and the kids. God Bless.

Jacqueline (Clark) Cordell

August 28, 2008

Mike I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. It is always hard when you loose someone that you love.

Pat Kelly

August 25, 2008

Russ, Mike, Al, Donna, Darlene and the entire Cook Family, may the Memories of Yesterday's gone by bring tears of Joy to Your eyes, smile's to Your faces and very loud Laughter throughout the room, I am so sorry I did not get the message until today, My Heart and Prayers go out to all of You, as I think back on all the Wonderful times, especialy Holiday's ! I can Honestly say, Your House was always filled with Love!!! and I truely felt like one of the Family! She will be Greatly Missed, and everytime I think of Her I will be Smiling :-) Love To each and Everyone of You, Pat

Lois Savon

August 24, 2008

Donna & Family, Loretta was a special woman and I know there are no words of comfort. Just remember that the mother you had was a wonderful woman and loved each and every one of you.

Jake, Ian and James Briggs

August 23, 2008

Mr. "C", Al, Donna and Darlene,
We all hope the pain of your great loss will subside as you remember all the good times. i know I will never forget that twinkle, and that smile.

Bernie Cook

August 22, 2008

Uncle Russ and Family ,
My heart and prayers go out to you all with the loss of the greatest Aunt in the world . We had many many years of fun with her and now she is with my many family members that have gone before her .
She was a great dancer and loved having fun with friends and family when ever she could .She looked so good at our family reunion a couple weeks ago.
May God bless you all .

Much Love your cousin and nephew ,

Frank Nemeth

August 22, 2008

Our lives will not be the same with the loss of another family member.
My prayers are with you.
Love to all

Carol (Fontana) House

August 22, 2008

Dear Russ, Alan, Donna and Darlene,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this very difficult time. Even though it has been many years, I remember her as always being so sweet and kind to us when were growing up - a real lady in every sense of the word.

God Bless all of you, and may He help you find comfort in your memories of her.

Renee and Chris Arnold

August 21, 2008

Uncle Russ and family,

We will miss feisty and funny Aunt Rett...she was truly one of a kind. Keeping you all close in our hearts.

Robert W. Benjamin

August 21, 2008

Most dearest sympathy to the entire Cook family.

Best Regards,
Bob & Linda Benjamin & Family

Jim Hubbell

August 21, 2008

Russ & Family,
Thinking of you at this difficult time. I only knew Aunt Ret a little over a year but she has made a lasting impression on me. I will miss her very much.

Sandra Dence

August 21, 2008

Alan & Carol and family- Was so sorry to get the email about your Mom. She always had a ready smile and a kind word for anyone she met. I always enjoyed visiting with her any time I saw her in the store or on the street. Loretta will surely be miss by anyone who knew her.

Sandra Dence

August 21, 2008

Alan & Carol and family- Was sorry to get the email about your Mom. Loretta always had a ready smile and a kind word for everyone. I really enjoyed visiting with her any time I was able to see her in the store or on the street. She will be surely missed by family and friends.

Pam Abbey

August 21, 2008

Uncle Russ,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Jim & Donna Decker

August 21, 2008

Darlene, Donna and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Vickie and Mike Kartychak

August 21, 2008

Uncle Russ and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so lucky to have had Aunt Ret in our family, and her ready wit and wonderful laugh will always be with us.

Lynne Cacciotti

August 21, 2008

Donna, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Take care.

Karena Shipos

August 21, 2008

To Darlene and Family - we are very sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers - take care and GOD BLESS

Sandy Abbey

August 21, 2008

Uncle Russ & Family

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
I'm so glad I got to spend time with her and you recently at the Family Reunion. I will always remember her wonderful sense of humor.
She will be dearly missed by all who knew her and be remembered fondly as someone who loved to laugh and have fun. She enjoyed life and she lived life.

Terry Carling

August 21, 2008

Darlene and Donna,
So sorry about your Mom, I'll miss seeing her sitting outside and waving as we toot going by, such a sweet lady, always a smile. God Bless you all.

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