December 21stStanley J. Cook
Dedicated and loving husband of Verda, with whom he cherished 64 years of marriage. Cherished father of Paul Cook of Harrisonburg, Virginia and Derek Cook and wife Melanie DeSouza-Cook of Calgary, Alberta. Loving grandfather of Jocelyn Cook and Isabella DeSouza-Cook.
Stanley will be remembered fondly by in-laws Murray & Vera Buehler, Irma Buehler and Ruth Buehler. Predeceased by his parents Harry & Ida Cook, in-laws Norman & Ada Buehler, stepmother-in-law Alice Buehler, daughter-in-law Marci Frederick, brother Harold (Elsie) Cook and Ellen (Albert) Lefever and in-laws Floyd Buehler and Vincent Buehler.
Stanley enjoyed a long career with the Canada Revenue Agency. During his retirement years he enjoyed travelling with Verda to visit their sons and families and volunteered with Mennonite Church Canada in Calgary. Along with other members of his church, Stanley spent hours weaving “milkbag” mats which were distributed around the world.
After moving from the rural property where he and Verda had lived for almost 40 years, they moved to Eastwood Community in Kitchener and then to the Village at University Gates.
A special thank you to Charlie and Carol Bauman who provided care and assistance to Stanley during the last years of his life. Heartfelt thanks are also extended to the staff of ParaMed and the Village at University Gates and chaplain Jane Kuepfer for the compassion and care shown to Stanley in his final years.
Visitation will take place at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Wilmot Mennonite Church, 2995 Bleams Road, New Hamburg on Tuesday January 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow in the church hall. The burial will take place before the service at 10:00 a.m. at Wilmot Mennonite Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, condolences for the family or donations to the House of Friendship or the GRCA Tree Planting Program may be arranged through 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com.