Obituary of Thora Cooke

COOKE, Thora Gudrun (nee Sigurdson) Passed away at Toronto General Hospital on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the age of 87, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Thora was a loving mother to her son Coat (David) and partner Penelope, her daughter Linda and husband Duncan, and her grandchildren Ashleigh and Finlay. Thora was a passionate historian, who's greatest pride was helping to set up and run The Western Canada Pictorial Index at the University of Winnipeg. She was equally passionate about her summer home at Victoria Beach, Manitoba. A memorial service will be held at The Bardal Funeral Centre, 843 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, in the late spring. Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles Chapel Limited, Toronto 1-800-616-3311. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com. Hún verđur saknađ.