Edwin J. Cook Jr.

Edwin J. "Ed" Cook Jr. died unexpectedly Jan. 16, 2014, at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Barbara A. (Cumming) Cook of Randolph; former husband of Mary M. (Foley) Cook of Quincy; loving father of Laurie Fletcher and her husband Craig of Somerville and Christopher Cook and his wife Jaunita of Whitman; dear grandfather of William, Lauren, David, Cheryl, Christopher; and great-grandfather of Kylee and Mason; devoted brother of Patricia McAnulty of Quincy. Ed was born in Boston, graduated from Mattignon High School and Boston College, where he received a BS in Education. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Ed was a teacher at the Washington Irving Middle School in Roslindale for 32 years. Ed took great pride in being a teacher and helping his students. Most recently Ed had worked for Sudbury Farms, Randolph, and also worked as a clown for fundraising and private events. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. Ed will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to have known him. Reposing was at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 419 No. Main Street (Rte. 28), Randolph. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Visiting hours were Monday 4-8 p.m. Burial will be private. For additional information, directions or to leave a sympathy message for the family, visit www.cartwrightfuneral.com.