Eric Cook

Eric Cook obituary

Eric Cook

Eric Cook Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen on Mar. 29, 2014.
COOK, Eric
P. Eng., Ret. Major, Royal Canadian Air Force
Passed away peacefully on March 25, 2014, at the age of 85. Predeceased by his loving wife, Elva (2011). Devoted father to Marjorie Cook. Predeceased by his brother, Thomas Cook. Lovingly remembered by his cousins and many nieces and nephews. Eric will be missed by all his friends at the Hylands Golf Club. Eric joined the Air Force to obtain the skills and education that he felt were not available to him in rural Saskatchewan. He received his Mechanical Engineering degree and became an Officer with the MSE trade. After his successful military career, he continued in engineering with Hovey and Associates and then opened Iso-Vibe Inc., making customized golf clubs using his Swing Sync system. Special thanks to the caring staff at Billings Lodge Retirement Community and the staff in Emergent Care and 7 NW at the Ottawa General Hospital. Friends may pay their respects at:
Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery
3700 Prince of Wales Drive
613-692-1211 [X] 613-692-1211
On Friday, April 4, 2014, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.capital- memorial.ca.

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Bill Cassidy

March 24, 2015

Hi Marjorie;
Thinking of you on this anniversary of the GREAT parents you had to raise you and guide you through life's valleys.
Jesus is the Father to the fatherless if you invite Him in.
Happy Easter...He cares for you!
Love in Christ.
Bill

April 7, 2014

Hi Marjorie,
Our Sincere condolences on the passing of your father. Eric was well known to all of us and wlll be missed.
Love & Hugs Des & Anne Dessario

April 4, 2014

Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your father.
Marion Murray (BSP)

Pat Dolan

April 3, 2014

My deepest sympathies, Marjorie. Thinking of you at this very difficult time.

Chuck & Shelly Bowden

April 1, 2014

Marjorie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time in your life. Eric was a special friend to me and we will truly miss him
Chuck&Shelly Bowden

April 1, 2014

Dear Marjorie,
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Remember the good times.
With love, Marg & Deb

Dale, Tammy, Robyn and Emily Cameron

March 31, 2014

Sorry to hear about Uncle Eric passing. I have many fond memories of him. I will dedicate my next golf game to his memory. He will be missed. Hugs to you Marj, from all of us here in BC. Our thoughts are with you.

Jane Pope

March 31, 2014

Marjoie, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad and am sorry I am so far away and and unable to be there for the service. I am thinking of you.
Love Jane

PAUL, ELAINE, ALLIE,THOMAS PILON

March 31, 2014

DEAR MARJORIE
WE ARE THINKING OF YOU IN THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME.WE ARE KEEPING YOU IN OUR HEARTS,OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

Bill Cassidy

March 31, 2014

Dear Marjorie;
I am sorry to see your Dad has passed.
He was fortunate to have your loving and devoted care in recent years.
I was pleased to know your Dad and Mom through his golf business. He was a fun and devoted teacher of the game and a great help to me.
May you sense the presence of Jesus Our Comforter as you grieve your loss. Jesus cares for you.
Love in Christ

March 30, 2014

Dear Marjorie-- I am thinking of you with sadness and hoping comfort and peace for you in good time... Jane

March 30, 2014

My condolences to you and your family.
- Tim Kelly

David Stambrook

March 30, 2014

Marjorie: We are thinking of you and send all our BIG SOUL love your way.

Best wishes

March 30, 2014

Marjorie, Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My condolences.
Angela Knight (fellow BSPer)

March 30, 2014

Very sorry for your loss, Marjorie

Pat Dunphy (BSP Tones)

Margo Boire

March 30, 2014

We will sing some for your Dad next time we get together, Marj. Condolences.

Yolanda (billings lodge front desk)

March 29, 2014

Marj, Im so very sorry to hear the passing of your dear father. May he rest In peace and comfort you with his memories. God Bless.

Kathy and John Jones

March 29, 2014

Dear Marj,
Our thoughts are with you as you grieve and as we fondly remember Eric. He lived a full, rich life and he will be missed. We hope your happy memories of him will comfort you now.
Hold on...
With love and sympathy,
Kathy and John

March 29, 2014

Marjorie, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, you were a devoted daughter and I know 'the light of his life'. May you find comfort in your happy memories. I will be in touch later. Hugs from Karen Lloyd.

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