Nancy Cooke

Nancy E. Cooke of Gloucester, age 85 died May 2 at her home following a brief illness of cancer. Born in Chicago, IL on February 21, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Charles G. & Dorothy (Leonard) Ellis. She was a graduate of Miss Porters School of Farmington, CT. She enjoyed many aspects of growing up in Illinois and enjoyed many summers in Gloucester as a child. She was a long time volunteer at the Addison Gilbert Hospital and also the Historical Society of Gloucester. She loved sailing in and around Cape Ann. She also enjoyed many dog shows with her family and was most fond of gardening and needlepoint and the music of several local groups including the Rockport Chamber Music Festival and the Boston Symphony.

Mrs. Cooke was the wife of the late Jay Cooke. She was the mother of Jay Cooke, III of Milton and Midge C. Gravelese and her husband Alan of Beverly and the late Groverman Cooke. She was the sister of Mary Jane Ellis. She is also survived by her grandchildren Sage, Elise & Jay G. Cooke and Gordon & Timothy Gravelese as well as her daughter In-Law Madeline Cooke. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Cape Ann Animal Aid, 260 Main St., Gloucester, MA 01930 or Schooner Adventure, 4 Harbor Loop, Fitz Henry Lane House, Gloucester, MA 01930.



Nancy E. Cooke, 85
When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free. Miss me a little, but not for too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared. Miss me but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone. It's all part of the Master plan, a step on the road home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know and bury your sorrow in doing good deeds. Miss me but let me go.

Read Nancy Cooke's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdonaldfs.com.

Service

Private