COOK, Ruth Edna (nee Steele) August 27, 1935 – December 4, 2016 – it is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Ruth Cook, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on December 4, 2016. Ruth was predeceased by: granddaughter Megan Cook, parents Overton and Myrtle Steele, sister Ruby Tizzard (George, deceased), brother Doug Steele, parents-in-law Art and Jenny Cook and sister-in-law Jean Cook. She leaves to mourn her husband Ronald and children Ruth Cook, Susan Taylor (Mario), Ron Jr. (Sandra), Sharon Layden (Richard) and Bruce (Shelley); grandchildren who adored their nan: Jason Taylor (Tiffany), Sarah Parsons (Gary), George Layden (Sara), Rebecca Cook, Andrew Layden, Ronnie and Matthew Cook, Erin and Krista Cook; great grandchildren: Cole and Avery Parsons, Tessa and Jack Layden and Alexis Taylor; sisters: Kay Parsons (Gil) of Dartmouth, NS, Marge Motter (Jerry, deceased) of Edgerton, OH, Sandra Dale (Gar, deceased) of Mt. Pearl, Glenda McKinney (Terry) of Kelowna, BC; brother Bill (Gwen) of Goulds, NL; sisters-in-law: Bernice Steele, Joan Dillon (Harold, deceased), Joyce Squires (Bill), Marie Cook (Art, deceased); brothers-in-law: Ray Cook (Shirley), Roy Cook (Hope), Don Garland (June, deceased); the family of Ed and Alice Cook (both deceased); many niece and nephews, extended family members in Dildo and Green’s Harbour. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Tuesday, December 6th from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm and Wednesday, December 7th from 9am-11am. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, December 7th at 2pm from Barrett’s Funeral Chapel, 328 Hamilton Avenue. Cremation to follow funeral service. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice. To view the online memorial guest book or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.barretts.ca.