Obituary of John Alexander James Cook

      John Alexander James Cook of Stratford and formerly of St. Marys passed away peacefully at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 9 2025 surrounded by his blended family in his 89th year. 

     John was a devoted and loving husband to the late Mary Ann Cook (Rooney) who passed away January 2025.

     Survived by his daughters Sherrill Bradley (Ed) and Sylvia Richardson (Harry). Step Children Paul Finch (Maristella), Steve Finch (Linda) and Julie Peterson (Jim) and a sister Barb Squires. Predeceased by a son Robert Cook (Bert) 2023 and stepson Micheal Finch (2022). 

     John spent his working career at St. Marys Cement Plant. Back in the day he was the fellow responsible for shaking your china and rattling your windows every Thursday afternoon. John finished his career working in the stock room at the plant. 

     John was very active in life, enjoying his CB radio, dunebuggying in the sandhills. learning to fly, mornings spent in the gym and golfing. But his most enjoyment was his time spent traveling and RVing with Mary Ann to many places and parks each summer.

     As per John's wishes a gravesite service will be held for both John and Mary Ann at St. Marys Cemetery on Friday, July 18 2025 at 11:00 am. All are welcome.

     As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Marys Healthcare Foundation.