James "Jimmie" Cook, 94, formerly of Sunset Village in Moncton, passed away on Saturday May 14, 2022 at the Pavillon Richard of Faubourg du Mascaret. Born in St. Margarets, he was the son of the late James and Alma (Vautour) Cook and adoptive son of the late Jaques and Josephine (Vautour) Babineau.
Prior to his retirement, he worked as a carpenter. Both immediate and extended family were integral to Jimmie's life. In his long retirement, he offered his time and skills to help others. He had a lifelong love of music and enjoyed playing the fiddle.
He is survived by his loving friend, Thérèse Fontaine; four children: Diane Repoli (Michael), Florence Cook (Dave), Donald Cook (Maggie), and Susan Cook; four grandchildren: Melissa, Michelle, Lucie-Claire, and Zazzi; three great-grandchildren: Ryder, Tanner, and Owen; his adoptive brothers Robert and Bernard Leblanc ; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Janine, Hélèna, Ulysse (Madeline), Gérard (Jeannette), Léo (Jeannette), and Simonne (Alfred); as well as several nieces and nephews and an adoptive nephew. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Clara Johnson; seven siblings: Frank (Dolly), Clara (Boyd & Alison), Tessie, Bertie, Alice, Mary, and Ray; adoptive sibling: Lucienne; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Antoine, Elva, Cécile (Jean), Imre "Jimmy", Gilles, Fernand, and Emma.
The family will receive condolences at the Immaculée-Conception Church slumber room, 4049 Route 480, Acadieville, where the funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday May 21 at 11 am. Visiting hours are Saturday May 21 from 9:30 am until time of funeral. Face covering and social distancing is strongly recommended. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, in memory of Jimmie, corporal works of mercy are encouraged -including but not limited to visits/letters/calls to Susan, support of La Maison Nazareth and Enviroplus, or helping another preferred charity. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (858-1900).
Words of comfort may be submitted online at www.frenettefuneralhome.com