In Memory of

Charlotte

Bernice

Cooke

Obituary for Charlotte Bernice Cooke

It is with great sadness that the family of Charlotte Bernice Cooke, 101, of Halifax announces her passing on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Parkland at the Gardens, Halifax.

Born in Lunenburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edwin and Beulah Georgina (Demone) Zinck.

Charlotte started her earlier working career in the family business, E. Cooke’s Grocery on Jubilee Rd., Halifax with her husband, Emanuel and then later went to work in the Gold Room at Mill’s Brothers for 18 years.

Over the years Charlotte enjoyed her time as a volunteer in the Gift Shop at the IWK Hospital and was a faithful member of St. John’s United Church, Halifax. In her spare time she was an avid bridge player and enjoyed quilting for family and friends.

Charlotte is survived by her son, Eric (Joan) Cooke, Edmonton, AB; daughter-in-law, Sherry Cooke, Dartmouth; sons-in-law, Keith Allen, Dartmouth and Jim Tudor, Dartmouth, 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Emanuel Cooke, daughters, Linda Tudor, Diane Allen and son, David Cooke and brother, Rayburn Zinck.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 1213 Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg. A graveside committal service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the First South Cemetery, First South.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First South Cemetery or to the Canadian Cancer Society.

The family would like to especially thank the staff at Parkland at the Gardens for their professional and compassionate care shown to Charlotte.

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