Leon F. Cook, Jr., 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 8, 1923 and was the eldest son of Marion and Leon F. Cook, Sr. of Claverack. He married Eleanor Chamberlin on February 24, 1945 and they were together for 66 years, until her death in 2011. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Dorothy (Van Deusen), and two brothers, Calvin and Alan Cook. Leon is survived by his children, Dr. William “Bill” Cook, Wendell “Wendy” Cook (Kay), and Lesley Sherman (Mark). Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Marieke Cook, Nicolette Cook, Erin Cook Bornt, Amanda Weaver, Michael Weaver, Melissa Pollack, and Michael Pollack, and two great-grandsons, Jeremy Bornt and Christopher Pollack. He was born and raised in Claverack, attended Hudson High School, and attended college in Cobleskill. He enlisted in the Army in 1945. He “slipped away” from his post in NYC and returned to Claverack to marry, two days before shipping out to Germany. After the war, he returned to Claverack and soon went into business for himself. He owned and operated Leon F. Cook, Jr., Inc. for over 60 years, doing plumbing, heating, and electrical work. He served as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 121 for over 20 years, where he educated, guided, and mentored countless scouts, many of whom maintained contact with him over the years. Leon was a member of the Masonic Lodge #7 in Hudson, The A.B. Shaw Fire Company in Claverack (where he was past chief), and a 75 year member of The Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack. Visiting hours are 4-8 pm Friday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 11 am Saturday at The Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack. Memorial contributions to The Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack and A.B. Shaw Fire Company are welcome.
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