Christopher Cook

Uncasville-Christopher John Cook, age 28, of Uncasville passed away unexpectedly in Portland, CT on August 20, 2012. He was born in Norwich on January 22, 1984 to John and Tina (Cook) Guetens.

Christopher graduated from Montville High School in 2002. He then went on to receive his Associates Degree from Three Rivers Community College. He was currently employed at Burhoe Landscaping in Unionville.

Chris loved spending time using his many mechanical talents. A true Mr. Fix It, Chris could always be counted on to lend a helping hand to friends and family. He also loved being outdoors, amateur photography and spending time with the many close friends that he had made throughout high school. His smile, sense of humor and dedication to his family and friends will be sorely missed by all.

Besides his loving parents he is survived by brothers Bryan and Tyler Guetens of Uncasville, a grandmother Ellie Beetham-Ward of Uncasville, and a grandfather John E. Guetens Jr. of Cheshire. He also leaves behind an uncle Scott Cook of Uncasville, an uncle James Cook of Oakdale, an uncle Vern Guetens of Cheshire, friend to grandfather Edward A. Cook, Pat Leonard of Lebanon as well as many cousins. He is predeceased by grandparents Edward A. Cook, John E. Beetham Sr., James E. Ward, and Evelyn J. Guetens as well as several aunts and uncles.

Family and friends may visit the Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen, 53 Norwich New London Tpke Uncasville, on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Comstock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Christopher’s honor to the Christopher Cook Scholarship fund, c/o Montville High School, 800 Old Colchester Road, Oakdale, CT 06370. Please visit www.montvillefuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for the Guetens family.