Marjorie E. Cook
Marjorie E. Cook (nee Haskins), age 90, of Chagrin Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 2, 2024.
Beloved wife of the late Alan H. Cook. Dear mother of Janice Swanson (Doug), Curtis Cook (Deborah) and Jennifer Forbush (Carl). Loving grandmother of Kirsten Davis, (Waylon), Ryan Forbush (Sydney), Bryce Cook, Kaitlyn Cook, and Aaron Forbush. Loving great-grandmother of Kennedy Davis and Easton Davis. Dear sister of Robert Haskins (Jan), the late Mildred MacRitchie (Jack, deceased) and the late Elinor Harris (Herb, deceased); sister-in-law of Nancy Hughes. Devoted aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Treasured cousin and friend to many.
Born in Bainbridge Township, the daughter of Leslie and Hazel Haskins, Marge graduated from Bainbridge (Kenston) High School in 1951. She went on to pursue a degree in Elementary Education, graduating cum laude from Baldwin Wallace College in 1955. She was a member of Phi Mu Sorority.
Upon graduation, she married Alan Cook, and settled in Parma. They moved to Chagrin Falls in 1959 where they raised their family.
Marge was a devoted first- and second-grade teacher in the Parma and West Geauga school districts.
She was a faithful member of The Federated Church for over 50 years, teaching Sunday School, with membership in Women’s Fellowship, and the Tapestry Sewing group.
Throughout her career and retirement, she served her community selflessly. Marge volunteered for the Red Cross, was a member of The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association and Ohio Retired Teachers Association. She was an active member of the Bainbridge Historical Society, serving as Membership Chair.
She was especially proud of her Haskins family heritage. She helped countless friends, neighbors and relatives with transportation to various events/meetings whenever possible.
Marge spent the last five years as a resident of Anna Maria of Aurora, where she received loving care and kindness. The family would like to thank all those who cared for her as well as The Gardens of Western Reserve Hospice.
A Memorial Service for Marge and Alan will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 11 a.m., at The Federated Church, 76 Bell St., Chagrin Falls.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Bainbridge Township Historical Society.
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