At LHSC Victoria Hospital, London on Monday September 4, 2017 of London in his 71st year. Companion and best friend of Mary Lou Sabatine. Beloved husband of the late Sharon Marie Smith-Cook (1999). Dear father of Cary Cook and her friend Jake, step-father to Kayla and Josh, and proud Poppa to Izyk, all London. Dear son-in-law of Fred Smith of London. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Barbara and Jim Prowse and Doug and Debbie Cook all of London, David and Dawn Cook of Southampton and Merry Cook of Quesnel, B.C. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by the Sabatine family and the Smith family. Predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Alice (Haskett) Cook, a brother John Cook (April 2017) and mother-in-law Ann Smith. Bob retired after a lifelong career with A&P (Metro) grocery stores.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 7th at 11AM. Cremation with interment St. Peter’s Cemetery, London at a later date.
Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Marg Dickson
I met Bob when I was 16. We crossed paths a few times and though I hadn’t seen him in 25 years I never forgot him. He gave me fond memories. A very kind caring and thoughtful person. He will be missed by anyone who was fortunate to met him.
Sheila and Paul Graham
So so sorry for your loss, Mary Lou. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sheila and Paul Graham
Carolyn Deehan
Marylou, Cary, Moes and Sabatine family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s unfortunate passing. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with yous,
Carolyn and Tom Deehan
Brenda Milner
Mary Lou and Family, so sorry to hear of your loss, he will be missed.
T Morrison
We are sending you love and thoughts….. Bob was a gentle man but that smile could light up any room. We pray for strength for you all. He was an amazing role model for Izyk❤️ Hold on tight to your memories
Tanya and George
Don McLeod
My condolences to Bob’s family. I enjoyed his hockey prowess as a play maker on our Huff ‘n Puff Seniors Fitness Association Hockey Team. Wonderful memories of his presence and kind and a bit mischievous smile! Rest in piece.
Shirley Robertson
Cary and Mary Lou;
We are deeply sorry for your loss.
We will always remember Bob leisurely walking along the shore, searching for beach glass.
He will be sadly missed in Norman Heights.
Our thoughts are with you.
Shirley, Karen, Linda, Barb and Bruce.
The Robertson Cottage.
Barb Desand
Doug and Debbie and family. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother and brother in law. Please know we are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Barb Desand and family
Charles & Beverley Brothers and family
Condolences on the death of Bob. Enjoyed his company at family gatherings, we will miss him.
Ivar Andersen
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I knew Bob as a teammate at H & P hockey and enjoyed a great comraderie and friendship.
Al & Linda Irwin
We are very sorry to hear of Bob’s death. We always enjoyed talking with him at the Smith family functions. He was a lovely man. We are Sharon’s cousins.
Penny Sim
Mary Lou, we are so very sorry for your loss.
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family xoxo
Penny, Don, Joey, Mary Sim
Fiona and Kevin Box
Our deepest Condolences. Bob was a dear family friend and will be dearly missed. Our hearts go out to his family at this sad time.
With our love
Fiona, Kevin and Faith xo
Kim Bartlette
Our deepest condolences, we know that words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so dear, but may God grant you the strength to overcome this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, shareing your grief with love and understanding as you so recently shared ours … Merry Cook, Kim Bartlette, Richard Lindstrom & Trishelle Neigum
Jessica Wilton
On behalf of my family I wish to offer our condolences to all of Bob’s family. He was a great man and he will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP❤
Jessica Wilton and family
Theresa Jack
Our deepest condolences,Bob was such a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lou. Cary, Izyk and family.
Dave &Theresa Jack
John and Yolanda Devries
We are so sorry for the loss of Bob. His smile and love for life will be missed. Lou, I know there are no words to express your grief but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God’s arms of peace and love will be close to you and lift you up as you face the next days and weeks. We love you
Jean Langley
I am so very sorry for your loss Mary Lou, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Darlene &Chelsea Delmage
We are deeply sorry for yor loss.All our love to Cary and family.
The Tellier Family
Bob was a wonderful man and we know he will be missed terribly. Sending our love and prayers to all,
Shelley and Maurice Facciorusso
Heaven is singing songs of joy as another Angel comes home. Tears of sadness and grief flow where paths on life’s journey crossed and intersected with Bob’s journey. We were blessed to experience such a wonderful gift. Our grandson Izyk will be forever enriched and carry beautiful memories of his Poppa Bob. I am grateful for the gifts Bob bestowed on Izyk , through his love, wisdom and gentle nature.
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathies to all of you left to complete life’s journey missing him every day. I pray your Guardian Angels and all required to ease you through this heartbreaking loss, enclose you in the loving wings and ease you journey through this grief and as you carry on your own journeys..
Sending you all our love and prayers. Shelley and Maurice
Bruce and Nancy White
So sorry for your loss . Mary Lou you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bruce and Nancy White
Maureen Feeney
I want to express my condolences to Mary-Lou and Cary for the loss of a wonderful person. I worked with both Bob and Mary-Lou for many years. We lost a very great friend and father. Rest in peace Bob!!
Taz
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the sudden loss of Bob, yesterday when i went to drop off the flowers hoping to see both of you but came back disappointed My thoughts and prayers are with you hugs
Taz
Todd Smith
Bob (Cookie) was a great friend, an amazing husband to my dear late sister Sharon, wonderful father to beautiful Cary and loving companion with MaryLou! Bob was always a positive force in our family gatherings. It’s with a heavy heart that we have to say goodbye to such a wonderful man.
Jonathan Chapman & Mia Pintus
We are truly sorry for the loss of Bob. We were blessed to have known him over the past few years. Our hearts go out to his Mary Lou and her family, and other members of Bob’s family.
Barbara and Ed Smith
Please accept Ed’s and my heart felt condolences on Bob’s death. We always enjoyed talking with him when we met at Smith family gatherings.
Barbara and Edward Smith