TERRY COOK

My sincere condolences to his family. Pancreatic cancer , his passing reminds me, must be beaten !

Dear Sharon,
Words cannot do much - but you and your family are in my thoughts. There's no lack of courage, wisdom, and strength in the Cook family and I have faith that Terry's legacy lives on.

I read of Terry's death in the weekend Citizen. Cancer is a thief stealing loved ones with no respect for age or respect of the victim's contribution during their life. It leaves behind heartbreak only for family and friends who must carry on. My sympathy to you all.

Terry has certainly left the building! Sadness is appropriate but I have many fond memories of my visit to your house in Ottawa in the 1990s and your sabbatical later in Canberra and other encounters with Terry. Great guy. Condolences to you Sharon and the family

Dear Sharon and family, our deepest sympathies on the loss of Terry. I very much looked up to him as the older, wiser and larger cousin. He was clearly blazing the trail for the rest of us. I can attest to his love of rock and roll and was always in awe of his amazing record collection, even as far back as the 60's. I am sorry we hadn't kept in touch over the years.

Dear Sharon,

This is a very sad moment for you, your sons and your grandchildren. I wish you courage.

Sharon, I am so sad. When I look at his picture I am reminded of my dad (Allan Cook)and two brothers(Ted and Kent Cook). He seems to me like a mix of all three. I wish I could have know him better. I love our Cook heritage and would love to connect with you and your children. My heart hurts for you and your family. Janis Cook Klingman

HI SHaron,
I so enjoyed getting to know Terry as we discussed our shared family history. On behalf of myself and my mom, my deepest sympathies
Krista Dickson ( Karen Steed's Daughter)

Dear Sharon, Tim and Graham,
Just a note to express Linda and my condolences for the loss of Terry.
We were, to say the least, both shocked since we had not heard of Terry's illness. We spent the Winter in Bradenton, Florida out of reach of any Canadian news.
The Memorial Service in Terry's honour was splendid in every way imaginable. A excellent range of speakers dealt with all aspects of Terry's life, one lived to the very fullest, and filled many blank pages for those of us who only knew Terry's professional life.
Terry will be sorely missed by family, friends & colleagues in and outside the Archival world.
Please accept our warmest condolences and rest assured that Terry will be in our memories for a long time to come.

Sincerely,

Dear Sharon and family. It was with great sadness that we learned of Terry's passing; please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Brian and Dian McCreary Ucluelet B.C.

Please know that you have an entire scholarly community that cares for you and your family Sharon. My thoughts are with you as you all move through this time of grief.

Dear Dr. Cook, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kind Regards

Both Laurie and I are very saddened to hear of Terry's passing Sharon.

Our thoughts are with you and we send our deepest condolences.

Laurie and Paula Montgomery
Kenneth's mom and dad

From the 7th floor on 395 to when I came to Nunavut.. I enjoyed Terry's help, .. Edward Atkinson

Deepest condolences to you, Sharon and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Anita Olsen Harper, Ottawa

My sympathies Sharon to you and your family. I have known Terry since 2000 when he first arrived in Winnipeg to teach Archival studies. He came in with Tom of course. Laura and I worked in the general office so we saw them regularly. I could not help but notice his cheerful outlook and his beautiful smiling eyes. I called him my teddybear because of his size and the warm hugs he gave after not seeing us for a few months. He was the most kind gentle person (along with Tom since they were joined at the hip). The archival world has lost a great scholar but most importantly a wonderful man.

My deepest sympathies,
Shirley Bibeau

Dear Cooks-
The Manor Park playground will not be the same without this gentle giant. Everyone loved him, especially the neighbourhood kids.
Our thoughts are with all of you.xoxoxo The Bulmers

my deepest sympathy to the family . you are all in my prayers

To Terry's family,
It is with great sadness and regret to learn of Terry's struggle with pancreatic cancer and his recent death. Memories of Terry while working together at the NAC will always remain with me.
Brian Hallett

My thoughts and blessings are with you and your family. Thank you for allowing me to spend two nights with Terry at the hospital wonderful man. Ellen Johnston Homeinstead

Well, Terry it is now left to me to write about Aristotle and Archives...but we sure had fun talking about it. To the Cook Family, your Terry touched so many, and will be deeply missed.

"Rest Eternal grant unto him, O Lord, and may Light Perpetual shine upon him."

May the memories of the man he was comfort you in his absence. Our deepest sympathies.