June 12, 2012
Cooke, Marion L. (Tuohy)
Marion Louise (Tuohy) Cooke, a resident of Norfolk and formerly of Dedham, died Saturday, June 9, 2012 after a courageous 6 year battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Marion L. (Derau) and the late John J. Tuohy. Marion was a graduate of Dedham High School and the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. She began her working career as a teenager at Pewter Pot and later at the United States Postal Service. Marion went on to work for 20 years as a Software Engineer for Caldwell Banker, Computer Associates, SSGA, Genuity, and the Department of Health and Human Services. She is survived by her devoted husband of 8 years, Stephen M. Cooke of Norfolk; her mother Marion L. Tuohy of Walpole; her sister Martha, and her husband Dennis Lasley of Winter Park, FL; her favorite niece Elizabeth Lasley, and her nephew Nicholas Lasley. Marion is also survived by her father John, and mother- in- law Patricia Cooke of Norwood; two very special friends, Nicholas and Amelia Diana; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in laws, and childhood friends. She was the daughter of the late John J. Tuohy and sister of the late Elizabeth A. “Liz” Tuohy. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday, June 18, 2012, at 8 am at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St. Dedham. and proceed to St. Mary’s Church, 420 High St., Dedham for Marion’s Mass of Christian Burial at 9 o clock. Burial will follow at Pondville Cemetery in Norfolk. Visiting hours will be held Sunday 3-7 pm. In lieu of flowers donations in Marions memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Boston, MA. 02445.
Comments(21)
My strong, funny, intelligent, caring and giving sister is gone to soon.
Marion was a beloved friend and godmother to Brett. Her spirit and ability to connect each of her friends to the other made her “true blue”. Her wry sense of humor and unfailing loyalty will be missed as will her twinkling blue eyes and radiant smile.
May she enjoy peace now in the way she lived-authentic, joyful, and with a just a tad of gleeful irreverence.
Omg Marion I will miss my bff. So many good times and laughs . Until we meet again my friend. I hope I can be as strong as you. much love…kathy
My deepest sympathanies. She was an awesome person; highly capable and a joy to work with and work for …
Our love goes out to all of you in the loss of Marion. She was a very special wife, sister, daughter,and friend to many. May you all find peace and never forget the joy she brought to your lives.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless you … rest in peace.
Marion was one of a kind. She never complained and always had a smile on her face. I will miss our e-mails that always had to do with our animal friends. She was a joy to be with and was very kind and helpful. Her family and friends will be hard pressed to fill the void that she is leaving in their lives.
My heart is breaking at the loss of my beautiful, thoughtful, selfless friend Marion. I will forever treasure the memories of her wonderful, irreplaceable friendship.
~~I feel connected to life of this beautiful person NOT because I have lost a family member to breast cancer BUT through the words of her sister Martha. God is the lead dancer, and I envision Him being the partner completely attuned to her rhythm and her soul~~
Marion was so nice to me as a younger brother to Kathy a most generous soul, and dedicated daughter and sister and most importantly wife, I know this Christmas Eve she will be at my Mother,s open house as she always did while they where both with us!! Rest in Peace John Healy
Dear Marion, my friend since 2cnd grade, I will miss you, your laughter and your good nature. You have always kept us all in touch with each other – your heart was sooo big! I am so blessed that you were part of my life (through the good and bad). RIP my dear friend.
To Steve, Mrs. Touhy, and Martha, I cannot express my sorrow. Marion was a wonderful women and I am soo sorry for your loss. God has truly found a beatiful angel!
My heartfelt condolences go out to Marion’s family.
One of my most precious moments in life was meeting Marion Tuohy Cooke.
So long, Dear Friend
I am so sad to hear that Marion lost her battle with cancer . I loved her laugh as a teen working at pewter pot and I always looked forward to seeing her on River Street . You are all in my prayers as you mourn such a great person.
Paula Fallon Smith
Marion, I have never known someone so dedicated to their family and friends. I have always admired your devotion to Liz, your parents and your grandmother. You were always caring for others. You had a way of bringing people together and sharing joy. There is so much I wish I had told you but I let the years slip by. As I try to be the best person I can be I will think of your generosity, capacity for love, humor, intelligence, beauty and spirit.
Love always,
Janet
I loved Marion —
She was a true friend..
My heart is breaking…
I never met Marion, but through her sister Martha, I always thought of her as a wonderful and caring person. I also know how much she will be missed. I can only pray for her family members because I know Marion is resting in peace and watching over all of them.
I wish the world could have known Marion. She was a very special kind of person; sweet, funny, happy, loving. Just all around a great person. I love you Marion. You will always be in my heart. LOVE Cuz, Sue Derau
I am a “Cooke Cousin” and although I only met Marion on a few occasions, my thoughts and prayers are with all of her family and friends during this challenging time. I have sadly also experienced the death of close loved ones and felt similar emotions of many of you, “why her?” “she was too young!” “she was so special”… But, in learning to go on, I found it helpful to reflect, “What would she want me to do?” I found this poem to be comforting and guiding, and so, I share it here.
“You can shed tears that she is gone.
Or, you can smile, because she lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back,
Or, you can open your eyes and see all that she has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her; Or, you can be full of the love that you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or, you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her and only that she is gone. Or, you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry, and close your mind; be empty, and turn your back; Or, you can do what she would want:
Smile, open your eyes, love, and go on.”
David Harkins
Marion–a friend from childhood to adulthood,what a true,wonderful friend who has taught us all how to be positive,strong,kind,generous and enjoy a good laugh! Because of Marion,she has kept our circle of friends together.I have so many fond memories of Marion,Martha and her family-these memories will live on forever and never will be forgotten!!Marion,We love you–rest in peace my friend……until we meet again!
A great neighbor & babysitter for my kids. My thought and prayers are with you in this great time of sorrow.
Trudy
My condolences to Marion’s Family. I met Marion through a friend and shared a Nantucket House. I remember her talking about caring for her sister. I remember hearing the great news when she met her husband Steve. We stayed friends on Facebook and that is how I found out. So many wonderful things have been said about Marion and that is the essence that she gave to the world.
Blessings,
Cynthia