John R. Cook, retired educator
John R. Cook, 72, of Ocean View, formerly of Lewiston, Maine, went home to his Savior Jesus Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at home with his wife by his side.
He was born in Lewiston Sept. 7, 1946, to the late Robert K. Cook and Marcelle (Marcotte) Cook. John proudly served his country as a language translator in the U.S. Air Force 1966-70. He completed his bachelor of science degree in Vocational Education at University of Maine in 1986, and his master of science degree in Counselor Education at the University of Southern Maine in 1994. John ended his career at Lewiston Regional Tech Center as a student service coordinator.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Linda (Drouin) Cook; daughter Amika Cook-Ortiz and husband Len; son Colin Cook and wife TaraLynn; grandchildren Reilly and Alyssa; sisters Pauline (Cook) Biron and Linda (Cook) Hall; sister-in-law Beth Cook; nieces Teri, Lisa, Christine, Jacqui, Marny and Sarah; and nephews Josh and Nathan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Ray Cook; and nephew Scott.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Aug. 3, at 1 p.m., at Beacon Baptist Church in Millville.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in John’s honor to The Parkinson’s Education and Support Group of Sussex County, P.O. Box 56, Lewes, DE 19958.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com
