David Cook

Barrington - David Cook, 65, passed away Saturday February 5, 2011 at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a period of failing helath. Born August 8, 1945 in Rochester he was the son of the late John and Louise (Dionizio) Cook, Sr. Mr. Cook worked for the Portsmouth School Department as the head custodian of the Dondero Elementary School for many years. He enjoyed camping, yearly hunting trips in Pennsylvania with two of his brother-in-laws and a nephew. He loved playing cribbage and spending time with his grandchildren. Members of his family include his wife of 45 years Marie (Wiggin) Cook of Barrington, NH; two children Michelle Cook of Wichita, KS; and Adam Cook of Barrington, NH; two grandsons Jacob and Jonathan Cook. His siblings Al and Ernie Cook of Rochester, Bob Cook of Gonic, George Cook of Barrington, Mary Barnes and Chris Devoe of Rochester, Helen Robertshaw of Leesburg, FL and Arlene Bibeau of Raymond, two sister-in-laws Sally Cook of Barrington and Beverly Cook of Rochester, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers John Cook, Jr. and Joseph Cook. Family and friends may visit Tuesday February 8, 2011 from 5 - 8 PM at the R.M. Edgerly and Son Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St. Rochester, NH. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1PM in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in David's memory to the Barrington EMS, 249 Rt. 9, Barrington, NH, 03825 or the Dondero Sunshine Fund, C/O Dondero Elementary School, 32 Van Buren Ave. Portsmouth, NH, 03801