Mr. Arlend M. Cook Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Arlend M. Cook, 76, of the Taylor Rd., Burke, NY passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at his home while under the care of his loving family and Hospice of the North Country. He was born in Burke, NY on Jan. 23, 1940, the son of Maurice and Evelyn (Peck) Cook. He attended school in a one room country schoolhouse through 6th grade, then transferred to Chateaugay High School. He graduated from Chateaugay Central School with the Class of 1957. On Dec. 28, 1960, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Judy Dora in the Chateaugay United Methodist Church with the Reverend Samuel Livingston officiating. His wife of nearly 56 years survives. Growing up on the family farm, he started working at an early age and his work ethic lasted his entire life. He enjoyed working and always got along well with his co-workers. Arlend worked construction for a while, then 6 years at Reynolds Metals in Massena. He owned and operated his own dairy farm for 29 years. He also worked for the Town of Chateaugay Highway Dept. for 12 years, then 11 years for the Franklin County Highway Dept. as truck driver. He was forced to retire at age 73 because of health problems. Arlend was an avid deer hunter and was a member and co-owner of the “Old Timers Club” at McColloms, NY. He spent many happy times there, playing cards and telling stories with family and his hunting buddies. He loved the outdoors, especially being in the woods, and was a lifetime member of the NRA. One of his greatest pleasures was watching his grandchildren play school sports; he liked watching TV and just spending time with his family. He and his family made several trips to the coast of Maine where he enjoyed deep sea fishing. Arlend was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Wayne in infancy and brother-in-law, Daniel L. Dora on May 12, 1968. Surviving besides his wife, Judy, are three sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Mary of Fircrest, WA, Darin and Missy of Malone, Jay and Carrie of Burke; two granddaughters, Brianna and Danielle Cook of Burke; two grandsons, Devin Cook and Cody Delosh of Malone; a sister, Audrey Perham of Malone; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Alton and Janice Cook and Alden Cook, all of Burke; several nieces and nephews; and a special sister-in-law, Mary Lou Dwyer of Chateaugay. Calling hours will be held at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Sunday, Sept. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. A funeral service will immediately follow at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Lay Minister Cora Smith officiating. Burial will take place at Ridgeway Cemetery, Burke. Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of the North Country, Burke or Chateaugay Rescue Squad.

Mr. Arlend M. Cook

January 23, 1940 - August 31, 2016