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Edward Cook Obituary
Cook, Edward Lee
Edward Lee Cook, also known affectionately as "Ed" or "Chuck" November 12, 1936-October 25, 2022 of Aldie Virginia passed away peacefully after a long illness surrounded by his loving family at his residence. Born in Granite, Illinois, Edward Lee Cook worked at the St. Louis Globe-Democrat newspaper and Arizona Daily Star Newspaper. Edward Lee Cook served in US Air Force as a radio operator in Germany. He was preceded in death by his parents Annabelle Brennan and Eldon Cook. He leaves behind his wife for more than 26 years, Meina Sy Cook and their daughter Holly Eve Cook. He also leaves behind two sons from a previous marriage, Timothy Cook and Cameron Cook, and his Lisa Cook Grandchildren, Madison Cook and Riley Cook. Eldest sister Betty Ryan and preceded in death by her husband James Ryan with nephews Danny Ryan, Philip Ryan, Chris Ryan, and preceded in death by Dale Ryan. Youngest baby sister Janette Frederick, and preceded in death by her husband Freddie Frederick with nieces Nancy Timmerman and Karen Wenner.
Services: Viewing will be held Sunday October 30, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Adams-Green Funeral Home, 721 Elden St., Herndon VA 20170. Funeral will be held Monday October 31, 2022 at 2 p.m., Stonewall Memory Garden 12004 Lee Highway, Manassas VA 20109.
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Michael R Montgomery
October 30, 2022
Ed was an unflappable professional, an excellent reporter and one of the best rewrite men of his time. When I returned to the Globe-Democrat from service in 1973 and was part of the city desk pool, Ed was a sort of mentor to me (although I doubt he looked at it that way). He offered guidance without being intrusive and often volunteered bits of information that helped me sort through the many facets of city desk reporting. Thanks, Ed. Rest in peace.
Verna Reimund
October 28, 2022
Dear Melina Sy, Holly, Timothy & Cameron. I never had the opportunity of meeting you, but Aunt Annie was my mother's sister (Theresa Naylor) "Sonny" as we called him, Betty and Janette are my first cousins. I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't have the opportunity to know him as well as I did his sisters, but I remember him when I was small. My mother talked about her nieces and nephew quite often and loved them and I was able to know him more through my mother's love and affection. What I do remember about him was he was kind, funny and loved. He will be missed. Love and prayers for comfort and peace to all at this difficult time.. Love a cousin.. Verna
Laura Geisen
October 28, 2022
We remember meeting Ed for the first time at a Christmas party Meina hosted at their house, he was very quiet until my husband Billy asked about an article framed on their wall and they sat and talked for awhile about his career in print. And I also remember seein a picture on their wall of Ed and Meina in younger days but it conveyed the love between them
I also remember talking with Ed and him saying how proud of Holly he was when she tried volleyball. Sending our prayers. Laura and Billy Geisen
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