David Waters Cook

Rank:

Gunner

Regimental number:

305056

Unit at enlistment:

8th Brigade C.F.A., 40th Battery

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Cemetery:

Mount Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Commemorated at:

Alexandra Presbyterian Church

Birth country:

Scotland

Birth county:

Fife

Birth city:

Methil

Address at enlistment:

70 Victoria Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

70 Victoria Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Blacksmith

Employer:

Verity Plow Co.

Religious denominations:

Presbyterian

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

Miscellaneous

BX August 21, 1972

COOK – At his residence 384 Rawdon Street, on Saturday, August 19, 1972. David Waters Cook, in his 79th year; dearly beloved husband of May Patton; dear father of Mrs. Davina Colomb of Buffalo, N.Y., Mrs. William (Peggie) Dickey of Fergus and David Jr. of Toronto; also survived by 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Mr. Cook was a veteran of World War 1, life member of the United Sergeants; Mess and Gunners’ Club; retired employee of local Post Office staff, 39 years’ service, and member of Marlborough United Church. Resting at Hill and Robinson Limited Funeral Home, Nelson and Queen Streets, until Tuesday. Service in the chapel 2 p.m. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Rev. John MacCallum officiating.