This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: b1gqyq13 Surnames: COOKE, LANGLEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/5323/mb.ashx Message Board Post: COOKE, Roland Lea: April 13, 1994, The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star, COOKE, Roland Lea - 87, Valley View Villa, Riverton, formerly of Springville and Bridgeville, died April 11, 1994, in the villa. Born in Goldbrook, Guysborough County, he was a son of the late Russell and Laurilla (Langley) Cooke. He lived most of his life in Springville, except for 17 years in New York and retiring to Bridgeville. He was employed by Trenton Car Works and was an ardent woodworker and carpenter. He was a veteran of the Second World War and was a member of the Pictou County Highlanders. He was a member of Springville Presbyterian Church, where he served as a trustee and was a former member of Flushing Presbyterian Church, New York. He was a member of Springville IOOF and Royal Canadian Legion 75, Eureka and Pictou County Bottle Club. He is survived by his wife, the former Ada Isabel Buck; two daughters, Lynn Thomasset, Bronxville, N.Y.; Rilla Hickert, Palmdale, Calif.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Daisy (Mrs. Clarence MacDonald),! Churchville; Edith (Mrs. Jack Robertson), New Glasgow; brother, Hugh A., Springville; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, Edward, Orris, Byron, Brenton; a sister. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Springville Presbyterian Church, Rev. Waldon Moase and Rev. David Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Springville Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Valley View Villa, Springville Presbyterian Church or any charity. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.