Helen Margaret Cook
1931-2018
Cook, Helen Margaret. 86, Princeton Heights, Truro.
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Helen, to us; Mom, Nan
or Grannanny, on Monday, January 15, 2018, at the Colchester East
Hants Health Centre, Truro, surrounded by loved ones. Born on November
15, 1931, in Bridgewater, NS and was the daughter of the late Gordon
and Edith « Idella » (Wentzell) Cook. Helen worked at
Ryan’s IGA as the Snack Bar Manager for 28 years before she
retired in 1995. She had the pleasure to work with her
daughter Vicki, for several years and together they become well known
and loved for their delicious and very popular menu items that they
made daily. Helen was a dedicated employee and was a familiar face to
many Truro folks. Helen also loved to knit and read. Helen
was surrounded by so much love.
She is survived by her children; sons, Bob Hyslop (Debbie) of
Crows Mills, NS, Bruce Hyslop of Middle Sackville, NS; daughter, Vicki
MacDonald (Jim) of Truro, NS; Grandchildren; Lori Collins (Sean),
Amber MacDonald (Andrew Spears), Adam Hyslop, Charles Hyslop (Marley)
and Jessica Hyslop; and a handful of Great Grandchildren that adored
her and called her Grannanny; Aiden and Asher Spears, Madilyn Collins,
Kayla Mosher and Zoey Hyslop; Brother, Everett Cook
(Margaret Anne); sister, Edith Hall and sister-in-law, Dianne Cook;
numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sister, Lucille Silver; brothers,
Donald Cook and James Cook; sister-in-law, Marjorie Cook and
brother-in-law’s, Wally Hall and Harold
Silver.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mattatall~Varner
Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. No visitation or funeral service
by family request. In lieu of flowers, hug someone you love, there is
never enough time. Special thank you to her doctors; Chris Cook and
Stephen Ellis for their patience and guidance and the amazing nursing
staff in D Wing and Palliative Care at the Colchester East Hants
Health Centre; our family is grateful for your compassion and empathy.
Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
Helen’s obituary on-line and selecting « Send A
Condolence » at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Helen Margaret Cook 19312018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia
