Nancy Marlene Cook
December 9, 2025
COOK, Nancy Marlene – Suddenly at Hanover & District Hospital on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 after a short struggle with cancer in her 70th year.
Beloved wife of Roger Cook of Neustadt. Treasured mother of Jennifer (Arnold) Quesnel of Harriston, Joanne (Ryan) Goode of Milton, and Erin (Phil) Stauffer of South River. Adored Grandma/Grammie to Cara (Nick), Justin (Courtney), Ewan, Liam, Sophie (Andrew), Maggie and Ryder.
Survived by sisters Betty (Bob) Longeway of Stratford, Ruth Dores of Paris, and Barb (Roy) Tarrant of Newtown, NL, mother-in-law Dorothy Cook, Roger’s siblings, Rod (Lesa) of Holstein, Roxanne (Shawn) Beale of West Luther, and Rhonda (Thomas) Hopkins of Guelph, along with cousins, nieces and nephews too numerous to name.
Predeceased by her parents Gordon and Elaine (Motchman) McEllistrum of New Hamburg, siblings Mary Fishback, Joan Spelker and Don McEllistrum, along with brother-in-law Frank Dores and father-in-law Karl Cook.
Nancy was so very proud of her daughters and her grandchildren. She loved going for a drive, a good burger, especially a stop at Weber’s on the way up Highway 11, and a hot cup of tea. She was highly intelligent with a ready wit and a mischievous sense of humour. She enjoyed a lively conversation, a good pun, great music and rollerskating.
Nancy suffered from migraines and chronic exhaustion all her adult life. She often wondered what it would be like to have the energy of a normal person and a body that didn’t seem to hate you. In 2023, she was diagnosed with colitis and, most recently, cancer.
Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Hanover & District Hospital and Grey County Paramedics who helped Nancy through her final day – your compassion and caring for her was just overwhelming.
Cremation has taken place and interment will be held at New Hamburg Cemetery. A private family gathering will take place at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to England Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made the Hanover & District Hospital Foundation or to the charity of your choice. Donations and online condolences may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com
Condolences
I have many fond memories of Nancy, Roger and the girls. Sharing back yards, playing games , sharing cups of tea. Nancy will be missed.
— Valerie Neal, December 12, 2025Roger & family. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am sure Nancy will be missed🙏
Hold onto all those cherished memories.
Stay well Heather
Roger, I was so sorry to hear about Nancy, I have great memories of her at the adult classes we took with Ruth Hunt and of her visits to the salon over the years. My condolences to you and her daughters and grandchildren.
Donna Shaw
Hi Roger . So sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Nancy , deepest sympathies to you and all the family. She will be roller skating with uncle Steve . Our thoughts are with you, Brad and Cathy
— Brad Schwindt, December 12, 2025I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. Nancy will be greatly missed
— Dale Schwindt, December 11, 2025Roger,
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Nancy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vickie Mighton