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Edward w. Cook

1937 - 2021

BORN

1937

DIED

2021

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East Hartford High School University of Colorado

Edward Cook Obituary

Dr. Edward Werner Cook Jr. 09/14/1937-01/22/2021 Edward Werner Cook, of New Britain, CT, passed away suddenly from heart complications on January 22nd, 2021. He was born on the 14th of September 1937 to Ruth and Edward Cook Sr. in Hartford, Connecticut, the first of four children. He graduated from East Hartford high school, and went on to get his Masters degree from Clarke University in Worchester Massachusetts and his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Colorado in 1965. Edward's love of chemistry took him around the world working as a consultant in England, Scotland, Canada, Germany and Poland, among others. It was, however in teaching that he found his true calling most prominently at Tunxis Community College where he was a professor of physical science for 33 years. While there he taught, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and earth science until his retirement on January 1st 2021. Edward is predeceased by his mother Ruth, father Edward Sr., two sisters Barbra and Sandra and a son Patrick. He is survived by two remaining sons, Stephen, and Innes, and his brother John as well as his grandchildren Liam, Sophia, Aidan, Connor and Ruariagh.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Feb. 6, 2021.

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Vivienne

January 31, 2025

You are remembered my dear friend...

Vivienne

January 22, 2023

Remembering my dear friend Ed' today. Miss you. Vivienne

Vivienne

January 31, 2022

Dear Ed', my funny friend, still hard to believe you're not with us anymore...R.I.P
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Kate Abraham

April 9, 2021

A very dear and special friend

Marc Huberman

March 20, 2021

I echo what Hugh Karraker said. I enjoyed being in Edward’s presence, and had some wonderful conversations with him. He will be missed!

Photo from our screening/Q&A of All Things Bakelite: The Age of Plastic on June 9, 2016 at Westport Senior Center. Earlier that night, Edward was interviewed on NPR’s “Planet Money” about a story discussing Leo Baekeland and his creation.

Pictured left to right: Carl Kaufmann, Hugh Karraker, Edward Werner Cook, and John Maher.

Hugh Karraker

March 20, 2021

He was a true knight in shining armour, with a vast energy and will. Championed my movie, All Things Bakelite: The Age of Plastic whenever he could. Loved my great grandfather’s: The religion of Science is the worship of Truth, and the worship of Truth is the worship of God. I shall greatly miss Edward. Photo at Science History Institute, Philadelphia.

Gary

February 25, 2021

As a student of Professor Cook, I must say he was a brilliant chemist and, unlike some of his colleagues at TCC, understood Community College students are parents, employees whose pursuit of an associates degree must fit into their busy and hectic lives. He was loved by his students, may he Rest in Peace.

Chike Patrick Onyiuke

February 23, 2021

Ah Good afternoon. First of all, I want to take this time and say that I'm very very sad that professor Cook is no longer with us. I've never had him as a professor, but on the few times I got to talk with him, he really taught me a lot about the history of Chemistry. Also, I was interested in chemistry and thought I could study chemical engineering but Dr. Cook told me that the amount of chemistry I would need to know is a lot, so thats why I backed out of chemical engineering. Very hard and chemistry is not an easy subject to digest. But overall, just a very nice and good man. No regrets, except I wish I had professor Cook as a professor simply because he was a very well rounded individual.

Chris B

February 19, 2021

I visited Caprilands many times and Edward was always so smart and super kind to me. He was always full of knowledge and stories. I will forever keep him and the special place Caprilands in my mind. It was a magical place to be.

Vivienne HULME

February 18, 2021

Ed' was my dear friend, we shared common interests in history and lifes mysteries. I will miss his wisdom, humour and his joie de vivre. R.I.P

Liliane Dubuis

February 11, 2021

He was a really unique person, always so interesting to speak with. He was my American friend, from England, from the time he visited me in Burgungy to the time of Caprilands. I miss him, il me manque.

Joyce Schweiss

February 10, 2021

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Celina Gwizdala

February 9, 2021

Dr. Cook dedicated vast amounts of energy to his farm and college where he worked as a well-rounded scientist. He loved the natural world, good company, and conversations about classic cars, historical figures, and Europe just to name a few. He had many passions, formed many genuine friendships, and loved life. Collector of books, Jaguars, hats of any kind. Connoisseur of Scotch whiskey, British and French cuisines, and anything Beethoven. Always proud of his abilities, he admired people of great skill and knowledge. Dr. Cook was not a man of few words as he was always perfecting his writing and oratory skills.
It was very difficult to watch the reality that he built and fought for slip through his fingers in the last couple of years of his life. I will miss him tremendously.
My deepest condolences to the family.

Frank

February 9, 2021

Sad to hear of his passing. I met him through Rolls Royce Club activities as well as doing some work on his beloved cars. Always a jovial and entertaining fellow. We'll miss him.

Diane Burdick

February 8, 2021

Your Dad sounded like he had a very fulfilling life.

Linda Clark Tedeschi

February 7, 2021

Sorry for your loss.

Dee ko

February 7, 2021

Such a sad loss of a brilliant man.
May you rest in peace sir.