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BERNICE ANN COOK
Born: Oct 07, 1929
Date of Passing: Mar 12, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBERNICE ANN COOK (nee DEL BIGIO) October 7, 1929 - March 12, 2015 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bernice Cook on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Victoria General Hospital. Bernice was predeceased by husband W. Ralph Cook in March, 1993. Survived by three sons, Dennis Cook, (Winnipeg), Gary Cook, (Margaret McKane) (Calgary), Dave Cook, (Lisa) (Winnipeg). Also survived by three cherished grandchildren, Allison (Calgary), Tyler and Cydnee (Winnipeg); brother Roland Del Bigio, and sister Marilyn (Bryan) Petterson. Bernice was born in Winnipeg, and while growing up in Elmwood met her husband to be Ralph. After their marriage in 1950, they moved to Copper Cliff, Ontario and then to Lively, Ontario. Bernice and Ralph then moved to Thompson in 1961. There she began her involvement in hockey, lacrosse, square and round dancing. Bernice gained many close friends from her time in Thompson. Upon her husband Ralph's retirement, they moved to Winnipeg in 1985 and continued to be very involved in square and round dancing, making many close friends in the dance community. Bernice was very involved in the Grace Hospital Auxiliary and the Charleswood United Church. She worked tirelessly to support many causes close to her heart. Her countless friends admired and perceived her as a genuine saint. Mom was a huge hockey and curling fan, "Go Jets Go". Service will be held at Charleswood United Church, Wednesday, March 18, at 11:00 a.m. Private family interment will be held at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Association or Charleswood United Church. Bernice's family would like to thank the staff at the Victoria Hospital For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 16, 2015
Condolences & Memories (20 entries)
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We will greatly miss our conversations with her. Our sincere sympathy goes out to the family. We share many happy memories with her and the family. Affectionately Bob and Sally Carlyle - Posted by: Bob and Sally Carlyle (Friendhp from years in Thompson ,Manitoba) on: Mar 18, 2015
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Dennis, Gary,and Dave, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful, kind woman whom I was blessed to have known. Our families were close when I was growing up and she was such a supportive, positive influence in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Jennifer MacDougall - Posted by: Jennifer MacDougall (friend) on: Mar 18, 2015
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To the Cook Family: I am so sorry to hear of Bernice's passing. She was always so fun and full of life. She will be missed. - Posted by: Lynn Read (Cousin) on: Mar 17, 2015
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Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. Our prayers are with you at this time of loss and I trust that your memories of her love will bring you comfort! Sylvia, David & family - Posted by: Sylvia Hood (Friend of the fily) on: Mar 17, 2015
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Dennis, Gary, and David, we were saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts are with you and your families. We remember Bernice as a wonderful, vibrant, fun, kind, caring and wise woman. We are thankful for our 62 years of friendship with her. John and Sheila MacDougall - Posted by: John and Sheila MacDougall (Friend) on: Mar 17, 2015
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Our sincere sympathy to Dennis, Gary and Dave's families. We met Bernice through her friend Doreen M - what a wonderful classy lady who cherished her grandchildren. She will be missed by so many who will hold on to those great memories. Rest in peace Bernice. - Posted by: El & Gail Hay (friend) on: Mar 17, 2015
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I have always considered Mrs. Cook my second Mom. I grew up with Mrs. Cook just two patio blocks away. One time I remember waking up with my dog Rex licking my face knowing I had left him out. Mrs Cook was looking after me again. Denis, Gary, and David I am so sorry for your loss and am thinking of you at this time. She was such a beautiful and gracious lady. Mike - Posted by: Mike & Gayle Rutherford (close friend of the family) on: Mar 16, 2015
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I would like to extend my condolences to Gary whom I got to meet when he visited his mother recently. As soon as I got to know Bernice shortly after she moved in here, I found her to be a special and friendly person. I will miss her as I'm sure others that live here will also. - Posted by: Elizabeth Borup (A resident of the Parkway who got to know Bernice there.) on: Mar 16, 2015
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Nice friend of my mom and dad's. I can remember walking home from school every day and if I scraped my knee she would always put a bandage on it. She always knew how to stop me from crying. Often thought of her over the years. What a good beautiful person she was. - Posted by: Lisa Lamontagne Reddy (friends with my mother) on: Mar 15, 2015
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We extend our deepest sympathies with the passing of Bernice. She was a special and compassionate friend to our mother and ourselves. May your happy memories help you through this most difficult time. - Posted by: Laurie Blue, Marnie Anthony, Gloria Collins (Friends) on: Mar 15, 2015
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Dave, Lisa and family, So sorry to hear about Dave's mom. Having just gone through this with my Dad, it again drives home how dear Mothers and Fathers are to us. There is no one that can replace them. However if they have done their job, you will always walk with them in your heart and in you mind, for as long as you live. Our deepest regrets. Love Ian and Sue - Posted by: Ian & Susan Robertson and family (Cousin ) on: Mar 15, 2015
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To all the family, so sorry for your loss. I have lots of good memories of Bernice from our Thompson days, esp. the evenings playing bridge. - Posted by: Louise Buzza (Friend from Thompson) on: Mar 15, 2015
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These brief words cannot begin to express the sadness we feel on your mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Chuck, Marion & Family - Posted by: Chuck Toth (Friend) on: Mar 15, 2015
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I am in BC for the winter and heard of Bernice's passing this morning. I was so saddened to hear this. Our friendship grew through activities in the church, and through mutual friends. She has had her share of problems in the last couple of years, but has always had a smile on her face to greet you. She will be missed by all who knew her. My sympathy to all her family. - Posted by: Alene Anderson (Friend) on: Mar 15, 2015
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Sorry to hear about Bernice's passing. Her tireless efforts in anything she did were an inspiration to everyone around her. Our thoughts are with Dennis, Gary, Dave and their families who Bernice had much love and admiration for. - Posted by: George &Delores Sykes (Cousin) on: Mar 15, 2015
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Dennis, Gary and Dave - so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a great lady, with a ready smile. She was a friend of my Mother's too (Mary Harley). I was just thinking of Bernice recently, and wondering how she is. Blessings to you and your families. Martha Maxfieldss - Posted by: Blake and Martha Maxfield (Harley) (Friends) on: Mar 15, 2015
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Bernice was a dear woman whom I met through a mutual friend and found many connections to others we both knew. Sorry to hear of her passing and my deepest sympathy to her sons. Tom - Posted by: Tom Crease (Friend) on: Mar 14, 2015
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We were so sorry to hear of Aunty Bernice's passing. We have many fond memories of her and she will be missed. We will hold on to these memories as we send condolences to the family. Take care, our thoughts are with you during this sad time. - Posted by: Bruce and Wendy Del Bigio and family (Nephew) on: Mar 14, 2015
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We deeply sympathize with your loss but we know Heaven is a better place now that your Mom has arrived. Good chance that she's celebrating and square dancing with your Dad. The Boiteaus - Posted by: Gerald & Linda Boiteau (friends of family) on: Mar 14, 2015
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Mom and our family are so very sorry to hear of Bernice's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. It is hard to believe that we have had to experience such devastating losses so close together. Please extend our deepest sympathies to Dave and all the family. - Posted by: Barb,Cheryl and Family () on: Mar 14, 2015
