Obituary of Marion Josephine Cook

It is with great sadness that the family of Marion Josephine Cook announce her passing which occurred on Monday, September 6, 2021, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Hampton, NB on November 13, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William and Amy (Janes) Chambers.

Marion married the love of her life, Ernest Cook, in 1954 and was a resident of Hampton for most of her life. She was a lifelong member of the Ladies Auxiliary Branch #28 Hampton until their closing; was Sargent at arms for more than 50 years as well as served as president many times. Marion was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Marion is survived by her loving children: Arthur (Faye) Chambers, Tony (Debbie) Cook, Daniel (Kathy) Cook, Bonnie (Brian) DeAmbrose, Loretta (Jim) Ferguson and Gloria Cook all of Hampton, NB; step daughter-in-law Donna Misner of BC; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Marion was predeceased by her husband Ernest; stepson Terry Misner; brothers: Sidney, Robert and Jim Chambers; and sisters: Dorothy Mitchell, Eileen Bell and Bertha Webb.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB. The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 2:00PM from Reid’s Funeral Home Chapel. For those who cannot attend, the service will be livestreamed through Reid’s website.

Donations in honour of Marion may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through ReidsFH.com