Leland Bernard Cook
c1919 - June 7, 2006
COOK, Leland Bernard - 87, Truro, passed away June 7, 2006 in The Mira, Truro. Born in Mill Village, he was a son of the late George and Emily (Dow) Cook. He served overseas with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders during the Second World War in Belgium, Holland and Germany. He was an adherent of the United Church. He was a retired supervisor of public passenger vehicles motor carrier administration. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, and the Good Time Senior Citizens Club. He is survived by his wife, Helene Langille (Downing); daughter, Evelyn (Hugh) Dunphy, Bath, Me.; sons, George (Betty), Digby; Ross (Theresa), Orleans, Ont.; Eric (Michelle), Truro; Gary (Karen), Korea; stepchildren, Gail Downing, Whitby, Ont.; Valerie (Kenny) Morrisey, Onslow Mountain; Ronald (Katherine) Downing, Truro; Margaret (Ted) Shearer, Belmont; Greg (Kathy) Downing, Hay River, N.W.T.; Lynn (Gary) Ehler, Truro; Ann (Bruce) Fiddes, Lower Onslow; Cindy (Kenzie) Dawson, Cold Lake, Alta.; Kathy Downing-Crowe, Lower Onslow; brothers, Dr. George (Phyllis) and Murray (Grace), both of Truro; Calvin (Carol), Penticton, B.C.; sister, Olive Rogerson, Moncton, N.B.; several grandchildren and stepgrandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, William. Cremation has taken place. No visitation by request. A private graveside service will take place at a later date with Pastor Glen Ronson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Mira or a charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, Truro
09-June-2006 www.thechronicleherald.ca Halifax NS
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