It is with great sadness that the family of Capt. Donald “Michael” James Cook, 82, of Bridgewater announces his passing on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville.
Born in Riverport, he was the son of the late Donald and Annie (Conrad) Cook.
Michael started his early career working with his father and then realized his love of the sea and started his seagoing career fishing on the vessel Arthur J. Lynn and then went coasting with the Okay boats in Newfoundland and was a crew member on the CGS Baffin Research Vessel in the North. He continued his fishing career as Chief Engineer on the scallop dragger The Agar, was Mate on the Frances R and Captain on the Alberta R and retired in 1994 as Mate on the Ruby Elaine.
He was a member of the Bridgewater Baptist Church.
When at home and not at sea, Michael enjoyed spending quality time with his family, especially his grandchildren and travelling with friends.
Michael is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Hubley); daughters, Kathryn (Steven) Boyd, Edmonton, Cindy (Donald) Whynot, Lower LaHave; son Steven Siteman (Sarah Jane), Lower Rose Bay; grandchildren, Melanie, Natalie, Jonathan and Rachelle; 7 great grandchildren; sisters, Lucinda (John) Creaser, Riverport; Sheila Tanner (Karl Veinot), Garden Lots; Jean (Allister) Wentzell, Riverport, Margaret Hansen, Middle Sackville; brothers, Romaine (Lorna Jane) Cook, Halifax; Donald (Loretta) Cook, John (Barbara) Cook, Barry (Barbara) Cook all of Riverport; brothers-in-law, Ronald Hirtle, East LaHave and Donald Levy, Riverport and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a great grandson, William; an infant brother, Eric; sisters, Virginia Hirtle, Karen Spindler, Linda Levy, sister, Elizabeth Fraser and brothers-in-law, John Tanner, Clyde Spindler and Frank Hansen.
Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy # 3, Lunenburg. A service to celebrate Michael’s life will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bridgewater Baptist Church, Bridgewater.
Covid 19 Restrictions to apply. Please call the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home at 902-634-3942 if you plan to attend the service as seating is limited in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bridgewater Baptist Church, Lunenburg County VON or to the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville.
The family would like to thank Dr. John Paul McCarthy and the Staff of the Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville and to the Lunenburg County VON for their wonderful and compassionate care shown to Michael while he was in their care.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Capt Donald Michael James Cook Thursday June 10th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Lunenburg, Province: Nova Scotia