Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, November 13, 2015 Fred Cook of Granton passed away in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Jean (Marshall) Cook for 59 years. Dear father of Brenda and Gerald Lenders, Denfield, Dale Cook and Linda Mills, Granton, Dianne and Frank Dietrich, Lucan, Ray and Lauren Cook, Ilderton. Dear grandfather of Mike and Becky Lenders, Mark Lenders, and Reid Lenders; Jason and Amy Cook, Katie Cook; Scott and Jenny Dietrich, Paul Dietrich; and Krista Cook, Kevin Cook, and Alex Cook. Proud great-grandfather of David and Peyton Cook and predeceased infant Amelia. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Lillus Riddell and Fred Lewis of Granton, Ruth Cook of Granton, and Norma Marshall of Bryanston. Predeceased by his parents William and Irene Cook, and sisters, brothers, and in-laws Reta and Harry Hughes, Edith and Harold Hardie, Shirley and Max Bilyea, Cliff Cook, Billy Cook, Jim Riddell, Stan Marshall, and Barb and Doug Davidson. Fred was a proud, life-long farmer in Biddulph Township.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 17th at 11 AM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment Granton Cemetery.
Donations to the Villages United Church (formerly Granton-Wesley) or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Patricia Kirk
Dear Brenda , Gerald and family: I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. How fortunate all of you are to have known such a great man and have him as your father. You have much to be proud of being raised by two wonderful parents. What a blessing.
Gary & Marilyn Humphrey
To Jean and Family,
Sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. You are in our prayers at this difficult time. May all the good memories of years gone by help you through the years ahead.
Doug and Susan Hodgins
Our deepest sympathy is extended to your family during this difficult time.
Ruth M Murphy
Jean and Lillus
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the death of Fred. I think I haven’t seen Fred since the death of my dad Leo Morkin. No doubt Jean you and he were some of the best farmers in Biddulph. He would have learned his skill of repairing things have his dad. I remember being with my dad when Bill was welding equipment for us.
You will be remembering all the joys you shared.
Hazel & Nelson Mills
Jean & Families
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and the family at this sad time. We enjoyed many games of euchre with Fred at the St. Marys arena. He will be missed.
Sincerest sympathy
Nelson & Hazel
Michael and Wanda Versteegh
Our deepest Condolences on the passing of your father. Thinking of your family at this very sad time.
Pat & Cora Ryan
Dianne, Frank and family so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. A great farmer and a solid member of our community. Our deepest condolences.
Manny Roduner
Dale and Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. May you treasure all your memories to help you get through the next few days.
Manny Roduner
Wendy Case (Kloss)
Jean, Brenda, Dale, Diane and Ray
I am sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of times spent on your dairy farm as a young girl. Fred was a kind and loving husband and father who always made me feel welcome at your home. You have my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Wendy Case
Louise Watt
I offer you my prayers and sympathy at the passing of Fred.
I never met or knew him, but I met his daughter at Sobey’s early on
Saturday morning. What a lovely person she is. Buying her dad’s favourite flowers.
A word of comfort and sympathy I offered to her.
May your family find comfort in knowing your dad is now at peace in the arms of the Lord.
If you ever need to have a word of comfort or a listening ear, I will be here for you.
Louise Watt
1837 Blackwater Rd.
519-438-2293
Joan & Dave Goddard
Jean and Family
Sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with during this sad and difficult time.
Sue Jones
Dear Dianne, Frank, and Family,
Sending our deepest condolences along with the warmest wishes for happy memories.
Dave, Sue, Justin, and Trevor
Murray and Bernice Fraser
So sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. We extend our deepest sympathies to your family. Lots of memories to cherish.
Murray and Bernice
Dave Exley
Brenda, Gerald and Family: May God’s blessing be with you during this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Much love from the community of Vanneck United Church.
Dave Exley (student minister at Vanneck)
Gord and Brenda Moon
Dear Jean, and families,
So very sorry to hear of your husband , and Father’s passing.. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
The Webbs
Dear Aunt Dianne and Uncle Frank, Scott, Jenny, Paul and family,
Sending you our deepest sympathy at this time and some big warm hugs your way. Our thoughts are with you all.
Lots of love,
Laura, Danny, Ashton and Carter
Jim and Marian Reith
Brenda, Gerald and family, So sorry to hear about your dad, Brenda. Your immediate and extended families and friends will have wonderful, precious memories. With love and sympathy, Jim and Marian
Marty and Karen Van Praet
Sorry to hear of the passing of Fred, Your are in our thoughts at this time
Bev Dayman
Dianne, Frank, Scott& Jenny, Paul and the entire Cook families,
So sorry to hear of your father and grandfather’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Bev and Shawn Dayman
Jane Shields
Dianne, Frank, Scott & Jenny, Paul. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May your memories and love of Fred (Grandpa) give you comfort. Love Jane, Steve, Madison, Dawson & Carter
Steve & Mac
Brenda, Dianne and Family,
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.
Our sincerest condolences.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Dianne, Frank and family
Sorry to learn of the loss of your Father. our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Joan & Bob Fimkbeiner
Diane & Frank Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. Sorry hear of your loss. A great Man.
Reynante Trinidad
Jean and Family
My Sincere Condolences
Praying that the Lord will give you all strength during this difficult time.
Rey
Wayne Hall
Cook Family, I am sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. May you remember all the happy times and cherish those moments forever.
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Jean and Family:
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat & Pete Van Geleuken
To Fred Cooks family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Brad and Cathy Sterling
Brenda, Gerald and Family,
So very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing Brenda. May the memories you have help you to find peace at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott, Michelle, Kelsey, and Taylor Rummell
Dianne, Frank, Scott, Jenny, and Paul,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Jean & Family, Our Deepest Sympathy on the loss of Fred, Husband, Father & Grandfather, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you, let your memories of Fred help get you through this difficult time.
Ray & Sue
Teo and Sieka Van Steeg
Sorry to hear the los of your brother and in law Lillus and Fred
Our prayer and thoughts are with you at this sad time
Sieka and Teo
Dianne Ryan & Family
To the Cook Family,
We were so sorry to hear the sad news of Fred’s passing. I can remember many enjoyable days at your home and your Dad’s wonderful smile and sense of humour. You were wonderful neighbours and friends and Fred will be truly missed. Thinking of all of you and the many great memories.
Tim Ryan
I was very sorry to hear the loss of Fred to the entire Cook family,
take comfort in knowing the treasured stories and laughter will replace the sadness of this loss.
Thoughts and prayers
Tim
Sue and Kyle
To my wonderful extended family Dianne, Frank, Scott, Jenny, Paul and Jocelyn – Sorry to hear of your loss, I re-read “A Farmers Creed” this morning as I know Fred always liked to work his own fields. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Much love – Sue and Kyle
Laurence
Although I never met Frederick, I do know of his great family and his grandchild Katie who is a dear friend of mine. She spoke very highly of him as she does about all of you. I would like to offer my sincere condolences to all the family. Sending lots of love and peace from out West. May being together during these difficult moments bring you comfort and warmth.
Dan & Deb Brintnell
Ray, Dianne, Dale, Brenda, Jean
Please accept our condolences. Fred was a great guy with an amazing smile and could fix anything. I know he welded broken snowmobile skis for me on more than one occasion! No doubt he will be missed.
Your friends.
Dan & Deb
Ron , Leanne Brintnell & Family
Jean and Family:.
Very sorry to hear of Fred’s passing.
Our sincerest sympathy.
Jake Lenders
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your husband, children and grand children. May he rest in peace.
With deepest sympathy, Jake & Joe
Eric and Pat Chovancek
We remember Fred from a few years ago as a loving family man, a very respected farmer and a true gentleman in the Granton community. Our deepest condolences to you Jean and to all of your family.
Most sincerely, Eric and Pat Chovancek.
arlene and scott thomson
Our deepest sympathy is extended to your family at the sad time.
Darren, Jackie, Zack, Aynsley and Kenzi Bilyea
So sorry to hear about Uncle Fred. Our condolences to our whole family during this time of sorrow.
Don and Heather Benner
Dear Aunt Jean, Brenda and Gerald, Dale and Linda, Dianne and Frank, Ray and Lauren…and families
Sending sympathy on the loss of a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle…
Remembering with love and respect a wonderful uncle…his mischievious grin, his strong love of family, faith ,community and farming, his ability to fix just about any machine in his shop and his desire to play a winning game of cards ( and his ability to remember what cards that you had just played). Sending sympathy and Hugs…Don, Heather and family…
Dennis Dale and Hellen Bulanda
Jean and family;
Sorry to read of Fred’s passing. His kind smile will always be remembered. May he rest in peace.
Wendy Hearn-Anderson
Thinking of you today. So sorry for your loss. I loved going to the .farm with Dianne. Fred had a warm smile and a twinkle in his eye! For breakfast, after milking the cows, he would bring the fresh warm milk with the cream still at the top of the bottle for my cereal and laugh when I declined his offer to share this treat! Memories are a wonderful gift to celebrate your dad’s life.
Tracy Harrison
To the Cook family,
Deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all at this time. Take comfort in your memories and cherish the laughter shared.
Kindly
Tracy
Brian & Michelle Schon
Dianne, Frank, Paul, Scott & Jenny. We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father/grandfather. Our deepest sympathies
Melissa & Lonnie
Have been thinking of you every day lately, so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. He had a good life as a farmer and he raised a wonderful family.
fed and brenda smith
the cook family sorry to hear of your loss he was a great man keep the good times close to your heart .
love the smiths
Vicki and Bruce
Brenda, Gerald and family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad had a wonderful life, surrounded by his loving family. Wishing you many great memories.
Alex and Donna Westman
Our sincere condolences to Jean and the family .
Mike and Joan Kelly
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. May many found memories of Fred bring you comfort during these hard times. We will miss him coming and going by our house to start tilling the land and producing an exceptional crop. Rest in peace oh kind and gentle soul.
Shannon O'Shea Ross
Dear Cook family-
Thinking of you all and remembering neighbor Fred with many fond memories. He was a true gem.
With love and deepest condolences, Shannon
Whitney, Chris, and Presley Folkes
I have never been good at writing condolences and I hope that doesn’t stop you from knowing my sympathy is with you during this difficult time.
Lloyd & Isabel Mardlin
Jean and Family.
We are so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. A real shock and we extend our deepest sympathy. I plan to see you on Tuesday.
Isabel & Lloyd Mardlin.
Bill and Paula
Dianne, Frank, Paul, Scott and Jenny
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father/grandfather. Although we are unable to be there, you are all in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Linda Webber
To Fred’s family:
We know Fred from playing cards with him in St. Mary’s, Exeter, Kirkton etc..Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
With deepest sympathy Eugene and Linda Webber