IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Joan R.

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Cook (Nee Lewis)

February 13, 1937 – December 2, 2019

Obituary

Joan R. Cook (nee Lewis) of Philadelphia passed away peacefully on December 2, 2019.  She was 82.  Beloved wife of William I. Cook for 63 years.  Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Lewis.  Joan was an avid reader.  She loved playing pinochle, scrabble and bowling.  She also enjoyed entertaining and traveling with her family and friends.  Joan started her career at Rohm and Haas after graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School 10th in her class.  After having five children she started working at Nazareth Hospital in 1967.  She retired from there 35 years later.  In addition to her husband, Joan is survived by her loving children William L. Cook (Eileen), Sharon Guerra (Steve) and Nancy Lazarow (Keith).  Preceded in death by her heavenly daughters Janet Hackett and Phyllis Daino (Steve).  Joan was also blessed with 14 grandchildren, Jackie (Dave), Steven (Jenny), Clint (Alycia), Michele (Jason), Christopher (Laura), Marikate (Jonathan), Christine (Tommy), Stephen, Maria, Ryan, Erica, Megan, Michael, and Billy, and 11 great grandchildren David, Steven, Savannah, Bella, Emily, Cole, Livvy, Gabe, Harry, Claire, and Willow.  Also survived by her caring brother and sister Robert Lewis (Kathy) and Arlene Collins (the late Richard), and many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday, Decemeber 7, 2019, 10:00 AM, St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA followed by her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM.  Interment will be held Monday, December 9, 2019, 10:30 AM Washington Crossing National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in Joan's memory would be appreciated.

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Viewing

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December
7

10:00 - 11:00 am

Mass

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December
7

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Burial

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December
9

Washington Crossing National Cemetery

830 Highland Rd, Newtown, PA 18940

Starts at 10:30 am

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