Florence Erma Mona "Peggy" Cook (nee Tait)

Florence Erma Mona “Peggy” Cook (nee Tait) passed away peacefully at Robertson House in Ottawa on April 27th at the age of 86.  She is predeceased by her parents Joseph Tait and Florence McKenna, her loving husband of 62 years Raymond Cook, her beloved daughter Sheila Curtis, her sister Patricia and her four brothers, Lawrence, Irving, Gerald and Francis “Pete” Tait. Cherished Mother of Gregory Cook (Trudy), Thomas Cook (Beverley) and Mother-in-Law of Paul Curtis . Treasured Nannie to Holly (Simon), Heidi (Matt), Alicia, Hilary (John), Jessica (Matt) and Brittney. Adoring Great-Nannie to Darcy, Grady, Abbey, Gracie, Trenton, Felix and Tate. Special sister to Alfie, Rita, Joan, Zita and Inez. Peggy is survived by several nieces and nephews and was a beloved Sister-in-Law and Aunt to several family members on the East Coast. Peggy spent her childhood growing up in Stonecliffe, ON and most of her adult life in Deep River, ON. Peggy was a former employee of Chalk River Nuclear Laboratories, where she found her calling through cooking and feeding staff members in the cafeteria for many years. Peggy and Raymond were active members of the Royal Canadian Dragoons Association and they made many friends all over the world while Raymond was in the military, and during the years they spent travelling the world together. Peggy’s life was devoted to her family, and she will always be remembered for her love of cooking and taking care of those she loved. Many thanks to relatives and friends who have reached out to her over the last few years as she moved to her residence in Ottawa. She always felt supported and loved by her Ottawa Valley friends and family and her extended Nova Scotia Family. In addition, the family would like to thank the caring staff at Robertson House, the PSW’s from the LHIN and the staff at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, for their exceptional care of Peggy. Following Peggy’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family burial at Beechwood Cemetary in Ottawa will take place at a later date. Donations can be made to The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation (www.ottawacancer.ca) in memory of her daughter Sheila.