Rosemary Cook

Obituary of Rosemary E. Cook

FRANKFORT – Mrs. Rosemary E. (Brockway) Cook, who lived a long and fulfilling life of 97 years, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, on Saturday afternoon, April 11, 2020. Born in Frankfort, on January 5, 1923, Rosemary was the daughter of the late Cleveland and Winnifred Brockway. She was raised and educated locally and was a graduate of Proctor High School. On April 17, 1954, Rosemary was united in marriage to Mr. Harry M. Cook at the Warren Baptist Church, and together they shared in a loving and devoted union of over 63 years until Harry’s passing on March 2, 2018. Their relationship was grounded in the constant respect, admiration and care that they showed for one another. Rosemary and Harry raised their children on traditional values of hard work and the priorities of family, friendships and faith in God. While Harry went off to work and financially supported his family, Rosemary took on the task of tending to their children, their home and their property. At one time, she worked part time for the Mohawk valley Trail bus company. Rosemary was the constant wife, mother and grandmother and her family takes comfort in knowing that she is once again reunited with her beloved, Harry. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Sheila Cook of Utica; her son-in-law, Joseph Farley of Florida; her sister-in-law, Margaret Cook of Frankfort; her grandchildren, Joseph and Christina Farley, Lisa Bienkowski, Rebecca Farley and Emma Cook; her great-grandchildren, Morgan, Garrett, Shawna, Mykel and Kendal; her three great-great-granddaughters, Victoria, McKenzie and Aria Lynn; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Joyce Farley; her four brothers, Keith, Harold, Lester and James Brockway; and her in-laws, Milton Cook and Agnes Butts. Due to health regulations and restrictions, services for Rosemary will be postponed until a later date and time. Her earthly remains will be laid to rest, along with her husband, Harry, in Frankfort Center Cemetery at a date and time to be announced. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions in Rosemary’s name to the Herkimer County Humane Society, PO Box 73, Mohawk, NY 13407. Rosemary’s final wishes were pre-arranged and entrusted to Harry and Kevin Enea and Martin L. Ciaccia, Funeral Directors of the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Town of Frankfort, Ilion, NY (315) 894-8000. Online notes of sympathy may be left at www.eneafamily.com.
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