Cook, Terry Alexander
Terry Cook passed away suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Hope Bay on Monday, March 23, 2026 at the age of 64.
Born in Meaford on July 24, 1961, he was the son of Eileen and the late Bev Cook.
Terry will be missed by his sisters Donna Gillis (Don McSpadden), Marsha (Ian Graham) and Kay (Russ Fawcett). He was the proud uncle of Andrea Foster, Kyle Foster, Mallory Hutcheson, Steve Gillies, Douglas Graham, Andrew Graham, Carolyn Gillis Martin and Olivia Gillis.
Fishing and boating were a few of Terry’s favourite things to do. He loved his home and was happiest by the water. Terry was very talented and enjoyed working with his hands. He was always there to help friends and family. If it needed done, Terry would find a way to get it done. He will be missed but will never be forgotten.
Family will receive friends for visitation at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Friday, March 27, 2026 from 1 until 3 p.m.
A private graveside service of interment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Peninsula Shores District School Breakfast Club (Cheques only please – Payable to Bluewater District School Board) or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
Details
Public Visitation: Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford from 1 until 3 p.m.
Private graveside service at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford.
Make a donation in memory of Terry Alexander Cook
Donations: Peninsula Shores District School Breakfast Club (Cheques only please - Payable to Bluewater District School Board) or Heart and Stroke FoundationDonate securely through Ferguson Funeral Home
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
So sorry to hear this sad news. Although I have not seen Terry in years, I do remember him as a kid running around in Rocklyn. Please accept our condolences Eileen, Donna, Marsha, and Kaye.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Dear Marsha and Donna, I am very sad to read your news. Pls accept my sincere sympathies to your entire family. The memories of our loved ones do not fade.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
I am so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing…I’m thinking of you, Eileen and the family .
It’s so difficult to lose a child.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
My condolences to you all. You are in my thoughts.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Sending my sympathy to all the family. Hope Bay will miss his friendly smile and helping hands.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
We’re so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. He was a fixture on Hope Bay, one who was always willing to help us out when needed and could be counted on to pass on a tidbit of information when needed. Terry you will be missed . The Humphrey family
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Dear Kay, Sincere condolences to you and entire at this very difficult time. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Latimer
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
My condolences to you Kay and your family.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Eileen and family, I am so sorry for your way to soon loss of Terry. May his memories live on in your thoughts.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
From Brett, Christine and Mason, Terry was a great friend and always had a helping hand and a smile for all. He loved the water and his family, friends and neighbours.
Condolences to Terry’s family and friends. He will be missed.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Condolences to the family loss for words but every body lit of my phone to tell me about this tragedy because they knew he was my best freind fo over 49 years hes more like my brother i am gonna miss t.c. so much and again to the cook family i am so sorry for your loss of your son and your brother ladies
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Terry was more than just our cottage neighbour, he was a true friend. He was always there to lend a helping hand, and he truly had a heart of gold. Even when we weren’t at the cottage, he kept in close contact, always checking in. We shared so many great memories with him, mostly over a beer in our backyard. He was especially wonderful with our oldest son, who thought the world of him. Terry will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by our family. Hope Bay just won’t be the same without him. Our condolences to his family and anyone who was lucky enough to call him a friend.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Sending our condolences to Eileen, Marsha, Donna & Kay.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Eileen and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, treasure the memories you made with him as a son and brother. Memories last forever.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
My condolences to all the Cook family. So sad to see the passing of an old friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Dear Eileen and family,
I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. Sending our deepest sympathies to your family.
Leanne, Mitchell and Leah
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
So sorry to hear about Terry’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
To Terry’s Mom & family, we are devastated to hear of Terry’s passing. He’s been a fixture for us since we purchased our cottage 16 years ago. It just won’t be the same without him there to greet us at the parking lot most times upon our arrival or see him heading out fishing each evening. He’s been very helpful to us & generous with his time & also the fish he’s shared with us. Please accept our condolences to your family. Gone way too soon.
Gary & Brigitte Eckenstein
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Eileen we are so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are thinking of you and your girls.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Eileen, Donna, Marsha, Kay & your families.
I am so sorry to learn of Terry’s death.
This will leave a hole in your hearts.
My deepest sympathy.
God Bless,
Barbara Hutton
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
I’m so sorry to learn of this loss.
I didn’t know him well, but Terry really left a mark on me. He had this playful, almost childlike smile that could light up a room. He was so generous with his smile, and his eyes were kind. The first time we brought our daughter to Hope Bay, Terry happily greeted us on the road and was thrilled to meet Nora.
I have a feeling that concealed behind what he showed the world, Terry was a wise and observant soul. I’m sure others reading this will relate to this idea. I will truly miss our exchanges Terry.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
My sincere condolences to Terry’s family and friends.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Eileen and family. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time. Jim and Coreen Clarke.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Eileen and family. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with o at this sad and difficult time. Jim and Coreen Clarke is
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
My deepest condolences to the family, you are all in my prayers.
Terry, I knew you for too brief a period, yet you always had a smile, a cheery wave and hello. You were supportive to many and quick to lend a hand, and have a chat. Dogged determination, enthusiasm and unwavering desire to always do amazing work. Terry you will always be remembered and truly missed.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Dear Eileen, Donna, Marsha, Kay & Families,
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Terry.
May your happiest memories bring you a sense of peace
and love at this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathies,
Nadine Reid & Family
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Terry was a kind caring friend. I will miss him dearly. We had many great conversations and good laughs together. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to help me out when I needed a hand. He also cared about my mom. They got along really well and always joked around together. It won’t be the same without you Terry. Thanks for your friendship, so many wonderful memories and bringing such joy & happiness into our lives. Miss ya big time pal.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Eileen, Marsha, Donna & Kay so sorry for the loss of Terry, he was a dear friend our whole lives, we worked together played together & certainly had our share of shenanigans in our early year’s. I will miss our weekly talk’s, he was a very kind sole. Rest in peace Terry Tim, Anne, Bruce, Janessa & Angela Reid
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Kay, Russ and family I’m so sorry or your loss.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Donna, Marsha, Kay
Sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Terry. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Shonda Cook Smith
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
We loved Terry as a friend and neighbour; a close member of our Covid bubble that could make us laugh and cry. Always willing to lend a helping hand, especially if machines and chainsaws were in the mix. Fishing, relaxing, carpentry, always busy.
We will miss him dearly. Wish we were there to share memories.
Mel and Ron MacDonald (currently in Victoria, BC)
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
My condolences to all the Cook family. So sad to see the passing of an old friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Dear Eileen and family;
So very sorry to hear this sad news. May Terry, rest in peace. He’s the Angel on your shoulders and the love and memories in your hearts. Virtual hugs to each and every one of you!
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
We will miss Terry, he was always such a kind and helpful neighbour.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Dear Eileen and family.
Terry always gave us a big wave and a hello every time we went by his place. We will really miss his smiling face. We will keep Terry and his family in our prayers.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
I recall a lot of childhood memories playing with Terry in the little village of Rocklyn!
Everything from road hockey (Car), organized hockey at the arena, playing 500 softball or soccer on the empty lot next door, attending school in the same grade for many years. He was a good athlete.
I’d not seen or spoke with him since those days. Life took us on different paths.
My condolences to Eileen, Donna, Marsha and Key-Ellen.
Sincerely, Bernard McNalty
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Terry had a compassionate heart. He was quick with a smile … to help his neighbours, friends, and those he just met. William Wordsworth wrote … “The little unremembered acts of kindness and love are the best parts of a person’s life.” Terry …. we’re going to miss you, but remember you with a smile.
Carol Poucher-Urbshott and Taylor Urbshott
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Sincere sympathy to all of the family who will grieve the loss of Terry.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
I will miss you Terry, my good friend and next-door neighbour. We have had so many good times, good words and kindnesses over many years. You have kept a good eye on me and my place and were always willing to lend a hand. Hope Bay will not be the same without you. I will miss you. I will miss hearing “Have you had your chuckle for the day yet Fred”.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Our sincere condolences to Terry’s family and those who feel his loss. I truly enjoyed sharing photos and stories of fishing and outdoor life with him. He will be remembered for his kind, helpful and gentle spirit.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
My condolences to the Cook family
Friday, March 27, 2026
So sad to see Terry has passed. We will miss him terribly. Terry was a wonderful humble fellow. He helped us many times at the Bay. I’ll miss seeing him out fishing on the Bay as well.
A few years ago Terry cut down some big cedars on the property. When we first saw his work, he surprised us by having carved a big “E” on one of the trunks with his chain saw. It was a lovely touch and we will always think of Terry when we see it.
Farewell our dear friend and rest in peace.
-Christine and Colin “Luke” Ellis
Saturday, March 28, 2026
We are deeply saddened by Terry’s passing. He was a larger than life in our Hope Bay community. Terry was quick to offer if you needed help and, as others have noted, he could do practically anything. Terry was also very caring. It was not unusual to receive a text message just checking in to see how we were doing. Our course, Terry loved to fish. We would get a single word text “BAM!”, and possibly a photo when he landed a keeper. I could go on and on how he contributed to our lives at the bay but will simply say we will miss him dearly. Please accept our sincere condolences and know his memory will live on.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Sorry to hear about Terry passing away I remember him when we were kids my parents owned r o c k l y n General Store Bernard m c n a l t y told me about his passing I went to school with Donna Marsha I don’t remember the little one I remember Eileen and Bev know them for many years rest in peace Terry
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
My sympathy to each one of Terry’s family at this sad time in your lives. Blessings that overflow to all who mourn