Bernard Cook

COOK Bernard James-Bernard died peacefully and with dignity at North York General Hospital on February 11, 2003, following a brief illness, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Edythe Cook and the late Gertrude (Trudy) Cook. Bernard will be greatly missed by his daughters Patricia Henry (Mike) and Mary Tod (Ian) and sons David Bingham (Diane) and Bruce Bingham (Mary). He leaves behind 9 grandchildren, Karen Bowes, Kim Reep, Lesley Tod, Brian Tod, Kate Bingham, Elizabeth Bingham, Michael Bingham, Mickey Henry and Alex Henry and great grandson Jonathan Reep. Bernie Cook, a World War ll Veteran, who served with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals in England and northern Europe, was a proud employee of Canadian Pacific Railway throughout his career and was respected by all. The family extends thanks to the excellent nursing staff at North York General Hospital. Friends may call at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles) on Friday, February 14 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Leo's Church (277 Royal York Road) on Saturday, February 15 at 10 a.m. Please join us for a reception following the Mass to celebrate Bernard's life at 33 Elmhurst Ave. Private family interment. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.