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Official Obituary of
Edwin J. Cook, Jr.
March 11, 1939 - December 26, 2021
Edwin J. Cook, Jr. Obituary
Edwin Jackson Cook Jr., 82, of Kennett Square, passed away on December 26, 2021 at Twin Pines Nursing Home in Chatham.
Ed was born on March 11, 1939 in West Chester. He was the son of Edwin Jackson Cook Sr. and Marguerite Bantom Cook.
Ed was predeceased by his parents, his younger brother Robert H. Cook, and his former wife, Joanne McConnell Cook.
Ed shared 15 years of marriage with the late Mary Jane Sammons Cook.
Ed was a member of Chatham United Methodist Church for many years and most recently attended Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Buck.
Ed wore many hats in his lifetime. A farm boy at heart, Ed was the president of the FFA in high school. He graduated from Kennett High School in 1957. His first job was as a farm hand at the Wollaston Farm. Some of his favorite memories were made at the Wagner Farm with his friend, Harold Wagner. He worked at Grandway and Hewlett Packard in the 1970’s and 1980’s.
Throughout his life, Ed delivered the Daily Local News, telephone directories and medicine for the local pharmacy. He was often seen zipping about in his little red ford pickup truck.
In the late 80’s and early 90’s, he was a fixture in the West Grove and Kennett Square communities. He was known as “Mr. Ed”, the Proprietor of the local newsstand that featured cards and penny candy. During this time he was a proud member of the Avon Grove Lions Club. He believed in supporting the local communities and shopping local.
Ed worked as a security guard at various places including: Jenner’s Pond, Kendal/Crosslands and Luther House. He loved the communities there and was still working at Luther House in 2019.
Ed was passionate about classic cars and local Chester County history. He was a great talker who loved a good story.
Ed is survived by his sister Vivian (Cecil) of Oxford, his three children - Dianna Wright of Kennett Square, David Cook of Exton, and Dawn Lagunas (Alex) of Lancaster, his grandchildren - John Lozada (Amanda) of Kennett Square, Heather McMillan of Avondale, Joshua McMillan (Jennifer) of Landenberg, and Max, Chazz and Joana Lagunas of Lancaster and his great-grandchildren - Tyrus McMillan, Joe and Kylie Lozada and Anthony and Samuel McMillan.
Due to Covid concerns, services and interment at Union Hill cemetery will be private. Please share your sympathies and stories online at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to the Kennett Heritage Center at 120 North Union Street Kennett Square, PA 19348.
Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. Oxford, PA.