Photo courtesy of Chadwick Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - New London
New London, New Hampshire
1935 - 2025
David W. Cook September 17, 2025
“I see fields of green
Red Roses too
I see them bloom
For me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world.”
David Wilson Cook, Musician, Philosopher, Poet, Naval Officer, Trail Creator, Financial Advisor, graduate of Dartmouth College and Harvard Business School subscribed to Jelly Roll Morton’s sage dictum “always give ‘em melody with plenty of rhythm.”
David lived by many footpaths in the village of Elkins, NH with his best friend and cherished wife Celeste where they have shared five children, fourteen grandchildren and three great grands and their yellow lab Sebastian.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the wish list of the Nursing Staff in the Medical/Surgical unit of New London Hospital, 273 County Road, New London, NH 03257 or to the Kearsarge Community Band at PO Box 469, New London, NH 03257.
Celeste, our hearts are with you. May you feel surrounded by love as you remember David.
John and Clara Sheehy
September 22, 2025 | New London, NH | Friend
On behalf of the New London Conservation Commission, we deeply appreciate David's contributions to the Town of New London. David and Celeste donated the Cook Conservation Property on Whitney Brook Road to the Town in 2007. David's love of the land and trails is evident with every step taken on this beautiful landscape. Thank you, David. You will be missed.
MARK VERNON
September 22, 2025 | New London, NH | Friend
Celeste and family, sorry for your loss. Take time to grieve, cherish your memories of David.
Linda Jackman
September 21, 2025 | New London | Friend
The Hopkinton Town Band always looked forward to the concerts where David played this clarinet as Benny Goodman. David was a very special man.
Luciele Gaskill
September 21, 2025 | Contoocook, NH | Friend
Dearest Celeste. Samir and I are so sorry for your loss. David achieved many, many accomplishments but what I remember most about David is how kind and thoughtful and sweet he was. I always enjoyed my visits with you and David at your beautiful home in NH.
Louise ElMofty
September 20, 2025 | St Louis, MO | Friend
A truly fine, good natured gentleman whose company I wish I'd enjoyed more often. My heart goes out to Celeste and the family.
Martin Spinelli
September 20, 2025 | Sarasota, FL | Friend
Celeste and family.our deepest sympathies and biggest hugs to all.
The most beautiful heartfelt personal remembrance The Parker, Fuller, Prescott Families
Deborah Parker
September 20, 2025 | New London, NH | Friend
David was a gift - possessing cherished and impactful qualities akin to the genius, naturalist, bard, musician, philosopher, trusted fiduciary, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, neighbor and friend that he was.
“A man of many paths” is apt; and, I will be forever grateful to have walked a mile or two by his side in a wonderful life that spanned many thousands.
Sending love to his beloved Celeste and family near and far.
May he...
Paul Slye
September 18, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA | Friend
Gramp, you are the greatest man I’ve ever known. Kind, humble and selfless. Whether it was the stars at night or thunderclouds over the beaches of Plum Island, you taught me to appreciate the beauty of this world and what it is to truly be alive. You made this world a better place. Thank you for everything.
Christopher Greene
September 18, 2025 | Plymouth, MA | Family