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1935 - 2025
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David Cook Obituary
Elkins, NH - David W. Cook passed on 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.
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Memories and Condolences
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11 Entries
Linda Jackman
Earlier today
Celeste and family, sorry for your loss. Take time to grieve, cherish your memories of David.
Luciele Gaskill
Earlier today
The Hopkinton Town Band always looked forward to the concerts where David played this clarinet as Benny Goodman. David was a very special man.
Louise ElMofty
Yesterday
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.
Martin Spinelli
Yesterday
A truly fine, good natured gentleman whose company I wish I'd enjoyed more often. My heart goes out to Celeste and the family.
Deborah Parker
Yesterday
Celeste and family.our deepest sympathies and biggest hugs to all.
The most beautiful heartfelt personal remembrance The Parker, Fuller, Prescott Families
Paul Slye
September 18, 2025
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 greet you with every sunrise.
Christopher Greene
September 18, 2025
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.
Jody DeVoyd-Ross
September 18, 2025
Celeste, my Deepest Sympathy to you and your family.
Jody DeVoyd-Ross
William Zimmerman
September 18, 2025
Dave was a good friend and a fine musician. I played trumpet in the Granite State Stompers with Dave on clarinet...it was an excellent Dixieland Jazz Band.
Peggy Prew
September 18, 2025
So sad to see this, Celeste... If there is anything we (the band) can do, please, please feel free to ask. What a musician, to say nothing of his financial knowledge!
Edward Olney
September 18, 2025
He was always good to me, especially when I joined the band. Loved him, Ed Olney
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