Obituary of Jessen Cooke

Jessen Earle Cooke 81, Branch LaHave, Lunenburg Co., passed away Saturday, November 22, 2003 in the Q.E. II Health Sciences Centre, VG Site, Halifax. Born in Lower Branch, he was a son of the late Ellard and Eva (Murray) Cooke. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 102, New Germany; and was one of the founding members of the Mic Mac Rod and Gun Club, Pinehurst. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary (Currie) (Stockman); children, Wayne, Saskatoon; twins, Jean (Michael) Thompson, Watford and Joan (Wilson) Williams, Maitland; Steven, Antigonish; Sherri Hubley (Arthur Maddox), Enfield; Angela Sutherland (Michael Holland), Upper Vaughn; Krista (Derrick) Griffiths, Victoria, BC; step children, Carolyn (Garry) Lohnes, Lower Branch; Carmel Hebb (Wayne Selig), Wileville. 17 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren. Brother, Harold (Helen) Cooke, Bridgewater. He was predeceased by grandson, Shannon; 5 brothers and a sister. Visitation will be held Monday from 7 – 9 p.m. in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater, with a public legion tribute service at 6:30 p.m. and from where a memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. Willis Ott officiating. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Shaid Animal Shelter, Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.