Jean Creighton Cook

Jean Creighton Cook of Montgomery, NY, a longtime resident of the area passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, in Montgomery, NY. She was 92.

The daughter of the late Aloisius J. Creighton and Jeannette Adams Baird Creighton, she was born February 1, 1932 in New York City.

Jean was a retired librarian for Valley Central School District, Montgomery, NY. She was a master gardener, a member of the Berea Bunch Lunch Club, the Westchester Book club, 4-H, Girl Scouts and Fish Club. She was also a member of the Walden Reformed Church and a docent for Museum Village. She was a Walden girl.

She was predeceased by her husband Garry Cook, her six siblings, and her son-in-law Robert Houck.

Survivors include her daughter Victoria Houck of Marlboro, son Martin Cook and partner Elissa Fisher of Ellenville, daughter Glenda Cook-Glackin & James of Montgomery, daughter Gail Cook & John McLaughlin of Marlboro; 4 Grandchildren- Alexia Houck, Garry Martin Cook, Jack McLaughlin, William McLaughlin; and 1 Great Grandchild Holly Hastings.

A Memorial Service will be held September 21, 2024, 11am-1pm at Overhiser Funeral Home, 78 Union St., Montgomery, NY 12549.

A funeral service will follow at Bruynswick Rural Cemetery.

Cremation will take place privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Montgomery Food Pantry , P.O. Box 423, Montgomery, NY 12549 or the Walden Humane Society, 2489 Albany Post Road, Walden, NY 12586.

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