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MICHAEL ARTHUR COOK
Date of Passing: May 13, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMICHAEL ARTHUR COOK Prayers were held on Tuesday evening, May 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in Blessed John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, 3390 Portage Avenue @ Rouge Road. Funeral Liturgy was Celebrated on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 also in the Church with Msgr. Michael Moore and Rev. Fr Gerald Langevin presiding. Interment followed in Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue. Wojcik's Funeral Home & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, 204 - 897 - 4665, wojciksfuneralchapel.com.
Publish Date: May 25, 2013
MICHAEL ARTHUR COOK On Monday, May 13, 2013; Michael died at the Grace Hospital at the age of 79 years. Prayers will be held on Tuesday evening, May 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in Blessed John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, 3390 Portage Avenue at Rouge Road. Funeral Liturgy will be Celebrated on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. also in the Church. Interment will follow in Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue. A longer obituary notice will follow in Saturday's newspaper edition. Wojcik's Funeral Home & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, 204 897 - 4665 wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: May 21, 2013
MICHAEL ARTHUR COOK October 4, 1933 - May 13, 2013 Sadly Mike (Mickey) Cook passed away peacefully, with family by his side, at the Grace Hospital on Monday, May 13, 2013 at the age of 79 years. Mike will be dearly missed and forever, lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Pat; children Michael (Velda), Mary, Teresa (Kevin) Leathwood, David (Val), Desmond (Shirley), John, Piper, Monica (Shannon Ennis) and Pat (Margje) Barter-Cook; 15 grandchildren, Steven, Bradley (Katie Cameron), Matthew, Daniel, Melanie, Sydney, Bryan, Elijah, Molly, Roan, Maggie, Tereasa, Shae, Elijah and Benji; one great-grandchild Lily (who lit up his world); sister Kathy (Ray) Morris; brothers Rollie (Sandy) and Roger (Susan); sister-in-law Sheila; brothers-in-law Des Findlay and Ken Burwash, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Alice Cook, parents-in-law Patrick and Katherine Lynch, and siblings, Anne and John Melvin, Alice Findlay, Edward Cook, Kay Burwash and Owen Lynch. Dad was born in Winnipeg into a loving, hard-working family, rich in faith. He attended St. Edward's School and St. Paul's High School. He met and fell in love with Pat Lynch. They were married on April 24, 1954. Dad set to work, intent on providing for Mom. He worked at General Bakeries, delivering bread, house to house. Many people can re-tell the hilarious stories of getting past the dogs that seemed to be in every yard! Dad moved on to Sears, where he sold sewing machines. He took pride in all he did and made sure he did it right! He started a successful insurance agency with his long-time friend, Tom Anderson. Dad spent the next 30 years in the insurance industry. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather! His other love was singing. He was a long-time member of S.P.E.B.Q.S.A and sang with the Golden Chordsmen Barbershop Chorus. He would break into song under almost any circumstance and loved every minute of it. Prayers will be held on Tuesday evening, May 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in Blessed John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, 3390 Portage Avenue at Rouge Road. Funeral Liturgy will be Celebrated on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. also in the Church with Msgr. Michael Moore and Rev. Fr. Gerald Langevin presiding. Interment will follow in Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue. Pallbearers will be Steven Leathwood, Bradley Cook, Matthew Van-Eerd, Melanie Leathwood, Daniel Van-Eerd and Sydney Pahl. The family would like to thank Sandra McRea - Homecare Coordinator W.R.H.A.; Sue Vovchuk - Long-term Care Coordinator W.R.H.A.; Real Cloutier, Maureen Chouinard, Arlis Decorte and all of the staff at Tower 3 unit at the Deer Lodge Centre; Dr. Ron George and the staff at Grace Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba or to the Tower 3 Donation Fund at Deer Lodge Centre. Wojcik's Funeral Home & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, 204-897-4665, wojciksfuneralchapel.com "Love one another as I have loved you" John 13:34
Publish Date: May 18, 2013
MICHAEL ARTHUR COOK On Monday, May 13, 2013, Michael died at the Grace Hospital at the age of 79 years. Prayers will be held on Tuesday evening, May 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in Blessed John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, 3390 Portage Avenue at Rouge Road. Funeral Liturgy will be Celebrated on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 also in the Church. Interment will follow in Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue. A longer obituary notice will follow in Saturday's newspaper edition. Wojcik's Funeral Home & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, 204-897-4665, wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: May 17, 2013
MICHAEL ARTHUR COOK On Monday, May 13, 2013, Michael died at the Grace Hospital at the age of 79 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Wojcik's Funeral Home & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, 204-897-4665, wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 25, 2013
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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He was always a wonderful man! I have thoughts about him and his wife still 40 years later. I wish I had been able to see him before this day! Amanda - Posted by: Amanda () on: Sep 14, 2017
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Mike and Pat were such good neighbours and friends - truly a wonderful example of the importance of FAMILY !! Life as we know it is just not long enough - Remembering the good times with Floyd and myself - and keeping in touch with loving thoughts. - Posted by: Anne Dowling (neighbour and friend) on: May 26, 2013
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Deepest sympathies to Monica & Shannon at this time. Rick & I are sorry we were unable to attend the services, our thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Colleen Leclerc (cousin to Shannon Ennis) on: May 25, 2013
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I met Mike and Pat shortly after moving to Winnipeg. They were at a pro-life event and even though I was a stranger to them, they took it upon themselves to drive me home. I was embarassed about inconveniencing them and tried to insist that I could get home of my own accord, but the more I insisted, the more they gently persisted and drove a considerable distance out of their way to take me to my apartment on Furby St. It was pretty obvious that they were very special people, and my heart goes out to the family in this time of loss. My prayers are with you. sherry - Posted by: sherry matteotti (friend) on: May 24, 2013
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you find comfort in being together and being there for each other. - Posted by: Debbie and Dave Breakwell and Family (Niece) on: May 22, 2013
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Thank you so much for the mention of the Home Care Program in your father's obituary. On behalf of our office I thank you for the opportunity of working with you and your family members. It is nice to know that he received excellent care in his last years and got to reside close to family members. - Posted by: Sandra McCrea (Home Care) on: May 21, 2013
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Aunty Pat and Family our thoughts are with you. May all the wonderful memories you have help you get through this time of sorrow. - Posted by: Bob, Charlene, Andrea, Daniel Morin () on: May 20, 2013
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Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00am on Wednesday, May 22nd. Our apologies for the omission of the time. - Posted by: Pat Barter-Cook (Daughter) on: May 19, 2013
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I have many clear recollections of Mike from my eight years with Winnipeg's Golden Chordsmen during the 1980's. I can yet visualize his ready smile, keen sense of humour and warmth of personality. He was a very dedicated Barbershopper who loved quartet singing. I am saddened to learn of his passing and express my sympathy with his wife and family. Our world would benefit from many more who are as he was. - Posted by: Paul Brennan (Former member of Winnipeg's Barbershop Chorus (still singing in Halfax since leaving Winnipeg in 19) on: May 18, 2013
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Deepest sympathies to all the Cook family. Met daughter Mary, while attending St. Charles Academy, many years ago. - Posted by: pam black rose (school friend) on: May 18, 2013
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Mike was a long time friend who I met in the late 70's through our association with the Winnipeg Barbershop singers. He was the lead singer for our Quartet, Suburban Knights for many years. I looked up to him because he was much taller and also he was able to keep our songs in key. He had that Irish sense of humour and over the years contributed much to the many sings and shows with our Quartet and the Golden Chordsmen Chorus. Our condolences go out to Pat and the family. - Posted by: Vern and Aggie Fast, Surrey BC (Friends) on: May 16, 2013
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