Posted:
July 23, 2010
Richard Everett Cook of East Washington, a retired member of American Maritime Officers, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010, at the age of 67 after a valiant fight to recover from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident on June 22, 2010. Richard leaves the love of his life Lynn, two sons Steven and Douglas Cook, daughter Heather Cooper and her husband Todd, his sister Janice Dutton, his adoring dog Buddy and all the other animals on the farm. He was dearly loved by his grandchildren: Scout, Erik, Hobson, Gavin, Brendan, Justin, niece Gretchen Oldach and nephew Michael Oldach.
He was born in Jamaica, New York. The son of the late Dorrance and Dorothy (Day) Cook, Richard grew up in East Rockaway, Long Island, New York, where his love of sailing began on the Long Island Sound with his father. After graduating from NY State Maritime College at Fort Schuyler in 1965, he worked as a merchant mariner, sailing around the world to various ports of call. He worked numerous cargo ships, oil tankers and tugs, including the only commercial nuclear ship, the N. S. Savannah. After 40 years of service he retired in 2005 as captain.
Richard loved and lived his life to the fullest. As an elected town selectman, volunteer firefighter and member of the conservation commission, he devoted his time and energy to the land and community of Washington. As a man of deep thought and intellect, he was a passionate advocate for sustainable development and cherished all things that preserved Washington as a community of friends and family through the generations.
His final resting place will be at home, Bifrost Farm, which in Norse mythology represents the rainbow bridge that crosses over from the heavens to the earth. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Washington Meetinghouse Preservation Fund or the Washington Conservation Commission at the Washington Town Hall, 705 Half Moon Pond Rd., Washington, NH 03280.
Captain Richard Cook: 1942-2010
Richard Everett Cook of East Washington, a retired member of American Maritime Officers, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010, at the age of 67 after a valiant fight to recover from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident on June 22, 2010. Richard leaves the love of his life Lynn, two sons Steven and Douglas Cook, daughter Heather Cooper and her husband Todd, his sister Janice Dutton, his adoring dog Buddy and all the other animals on the farm. He was dearly loved by his grandchildren: Scout, Erik, Hobson, Gavin, Brendan, Justin, niece Gretchen Oldach and nephew Michael Oldach.
He was born in Jamaica, New York. The son of the late Dorrance and Dorothy (Day) Cook, Richard grew up in East Rockaway, Long Island, New York, where his love of sailing began on the Long Island Sound with his father. After graduating from NY State Maritime College at Fort Schuyler in 1965, he worked as a merchant mariner, sailing around the world to various ports of call. He worked numerous cargo ships, oil tankers and tugs, including the only commercial nuclear ship, the N. S. Savannah. After 40 years of service he retired in 2005 as captain.
Richard loved and lived his life to the fullest. As an elected town selectman, volunteer firefighter and member of the conservation commission, he devoted his time and energy to the land and community of Washington. As a man of deep thought and intellect, he was a passionate advocate for sustainable development and cherished all things that preserved Washington as a community of friends and family through the generations.
His final resting place will be at home, Bifrost Farm, which in Norse mythology represents the rainbow bridge that crosses over from the heavens to the earth. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Washington Meetinghouse Preservation Fund or the Washington Conservation Commission at the Washington Town Hall, 705 Half Moon Pond Rd., Washington, NH 03280.