A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Hugh is survived in addition to his wife Phyllis, by his sons: Franklin (Penny) Cooke of Back Bay NB and Ritchie (Nancy) Cooke of L'Etete NB; daughters: Vicki Lynn (Eric) Cooke of Back Bay NB and Starr (Mike) Cooke of Mascarene NB; five grandchildren: Carson (Faith), Rodney (Samantha), Nickilee (Jonathan), Brett (Sylvia) and Bethany (Robert); 10 great-grandchildren; one brother; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a son: Jamie Kim; daughter: Hope Phyllis; granddaughter: Candy Jill; daughter-in-law: Kelly (Simpson) Cooke; and four brothers.
Prior to his retirement, Hugh was a self employed fisherman all his life. He enjoyed building model boats. Hugh was also a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time with family especially his grandchildren.
Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. Resting at the Sea View Full Gospel Church, Back Bay NB from where the service will be held on Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev. Gordon Cooke officiating. Interment in the St. George Rural Cemetery will be held in the spring. Visiting at the church on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In Hugh's memory, donations to the Alzheimers Society, NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.