It is with deep sadness the family of the late Judith Isabelle “Judy” Cook, 76, of Lunenburg announces her passing on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Mahone Bay, she was a daughter of the late Ross A. and Grace G. (Hirtle) Kedy. In her earlier years, Judy was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mahone Bay, where she served with the ELW. and then stayed at home to raise her two children. She started her working career as a legal secretary for Walton Cook and then worked in the Prothonotary Office of the Bridgewater Justice, retiring after 20 years. Active within her community, she served for 14 years as Councillor for the Town of Lunenburg, and also served as Deputy Mayor from 1987-1988. She was a member of the Order of The Eastern Star and for many years served as Worthy Grand Matron, and took a great interest in many of the activities within the Town. Judy was a loving mother and grandmother who supported each and every one in their endeavours and her home was always open to greet family and friends. We have all been blessed to have known her and she will be greatly missed. Judy is survived by a son, Jeff Cook, Lunenburg; daughter, Denyse (Walter Flower), Lunenburg, sister, Patricia (David) Oestebo, West LaHave, grandchildren, Will, Alexandra Elizabeth, Walter and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her former husband, Walton and a sister,Wendy Brown. Friends are invited to share their memories of Judy with her family during visitation on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg. A service to celebrate Judy’s life will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mahone Bay, Rev. Barbara Minard, officiating. Interment will be in Park Cemetery, Mahone Bay, followed by a reception at the Lunenburg Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lupus Society of Nova Scotia or to a charity of your choice. www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca