PEMBROKE – William R. “Bill” Cook, 86, went to be with the Lord, March 2, 2008, after a short illness at Calais Regional Hospital. Bill was born Feb. 20, 1922, in Perry, to Edith B. and Edwin Cook. He graduated from Pembroke High School. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Army in the Philippines and Japan. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying all the Maine sports. In his younger days, he was a Maine guide. Bill was a member of the American Legion, Pembroke, and donated his time and energies to the Methodist church and parsonage in Pembroke. Bill will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and was always ready to lend a helping hand if needed. He was predeceased by a son, William W. Cook, in 2005. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Kelley Cook; a daughter, Joyce Tompkins of Calais; eight grandchildren, Richard Tompkins of South Carolina, Judy Tompkins of Calais, Bruce Tompkins of Washington, D.C., and Bradley Tompkins of Perry, and their families, Tony Cook of Eastport, Linda Snowdeal of Jonesboro, Steven Cook of Florida and Elaine Horne, and their families; a sister, Marion Bragg of California and her family; a brother, Colby and Elsie Cook of Perry; and a special friend, Ron Powers of Perry. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Clarkside Cemetery, Pembroke. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais and Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
WILLIAM ‘BILL’ COOK
