Cooke, Clayton
Birth
Clayton Cooke was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cooke of Preson Hollow. His brother was:
- Ralph Cooke
Education
Occupation
Clayton Cooke was form Westerlo.
Marriage & Children
Clayton Cooke married Marie Haner, daughter Ray and Catherine Haner and sister of Arlene Segar. Their children were:
- Lilda Raye Cooke who married John Nelson MacMillen, the son of Irving T. MacMillen She is also referred to as Mrs. Donald Barber.
- Shelly MacMillen married Michael Taylor and had son Michael
- Reid (Buzzy) Cooke - Mobile, Alabama - See obituary below
Death
Clayton Cooke died at St. Peter's Hospital on April 8, 1985
Obituary
Westerlo
CLAYTON COOKE
Our little community was saddened last week to hear of the passing of Clayton Cooke (often spelled Clayton Cook) at St. Peter's Hospital on April 8.
"Cookie," as he was affectionately known to many, had been in failing health for some time. In spite of his illness, he managed to maintain his sense of humor and was always looking up. He was a charter member of the Westerlo Volunteer Fire Department and was one of the, original members of the rescue squad. He maintained an active interest in both until failing health forced him to curtail his-activities. He gave much of himself to these civic organizations as long as he was able.
One of the highlights of the school year for the boys and girls in the Stepping Stones Pre-school was to have "Uncle Cookie" give them a guided tour of the firehouse and an opportunity to see the inside of the ambulance and to sit in the driver's seat of the big fire truck. However, the climax was to be given a junior fireman's hat by "Uncle Cookie."
The large gathering who came to pay respects at the viewing and again at the memorial service were truly indicative of the love and esteem his friends and neighbors had for him. Sincere arid heartfelt sympathy is extended to his wife, Marie; daughter, Raye; son, Reid; brother Ralph and to all his loving and concerned grandchildren. May God in His tender loving mercy comfort you all with the joy of knowing you will all meet again.
Reid (Buzzy) Cooke from Mobile, Alabama spent last week here with his mother and sister having been called home due to the passing of his dad, Clayton Cooke.
- Altamont Enterprise — April 18, 1985
Additional Media
Mrs. Clayton (Marie) Cooke and her sister, Mrs. Arlene Segar, held an open house on Saturday afternoon and evening to honor their mother, Mrs. Catherine Haner on her 95th birthday. Many of her relatives, friends and neighbors called to congratulate her and to share the delicious refreshments. She was the recipient of many lovely cards and gifts. It is the wish of everyone that she will be privileged to continue to spend her time doing her special handwork, care for her beautiful plants and just enjoy being with her loving, caring family. Truly a long, full and abundant life is a precious gift from God.
- Altamont Enterprise — Decmber 16, 1982
CLAYTON R. COOKE SR.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Wednesday, August 17, 1994
Deceased Name: CLAYTON R. COOKE SR.
MOBILE, Ala. Clayton Reid Buzz Cooke Sr., formerly of Westerlo, died Friday at home.
Mr. Cooke was born in Westerlo and was a 1952 graduate of Berne-Knox Central High School. He attended Kings College, Pace College, and the University of South Alabama, Mobile.
He was a former member of the Westerlo Volunteer Fire Department and the First Baptist Church of Westerlo.
Mr. Cooke was employed at Marie McConnell Realty in Mobile and worked at Gayfer's in Mobile for 18 years.
He was a life member of the Alabama Parent Teacher Association and held several offices, including council president. He also worked with the Boy Scouts of America for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Turk Cooke; two sons, Reid Cooke of Westerlo and Bryan Cooke of Atlanta; two daughters, Katrina Cooke and Kimberly Cooke, both of Mobile; his mother, Marie Haner Cooke of Westerlo; and a sister, Raye Saddlemire of South Westerlo.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church of Westerlo.
Private burial will be in Catskill.
Contributions may be made to the Buzz Cooke Scholarship Fund, Mobile County Council PTA, P.O. Box 16562, Mobile, AL 36616.
Arrangements are by the Pine Crest Funeral Home, Mobile.
Edition: THREE STAR
Page: B13
Copyright, 1994, (c) Times Union. All Rights Reserved.
Two Sets of Five Generations Gather
On Sunday afternoon, Jan. 27 (1974) a farewell party was held in honor of Mrs. Michael (Shelly MacMillen) Taylor, and son Michael, at the home of, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton R. Cooke of Westerlo. Mrs. Taylor and her son will be flying to Japan this month to join her husband who is stationed there with the Air Force.
Those attending included two sets of five generations; The two great-great grandmothers; Mrs. Ray Haner, mother of Mrs. Clayton Cooke, formerly of Leeds, and Mrs. Arthur Cooke, mother of Clayton Cooke, of Preston Hollow: the great-grand parents: Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cooke, Westerlo, the grandmother: Mrs. Donald Barber, Dormansville, and Mrs. Michael Taylor and Michcal Jr., formerly of Florida.
Others attending were Mr. and Mrs. Keneth Pearson, Mrs. Arline Seger, Dora Barber, Nancy and Laurel MacMillen
- Altamont Enterprise — February 22, 1974
Two Sets of Five Generations Gather - Altamont Enterprise — February 22, 1974
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