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Thursday, April 08, 2010 COOK, Matthew Jay November 10, 1987 - April 4, 2010 "I'm on the pursuit of happiness..." Matthew Cook passed on April 4, 2010 peacefully, in his own home, with the hands of his mother Lynn, father Don, sister Marina and brother Brady supporting him. Matt inspired all of us by his relentless determination, intellect, humor, wit, joie de vivre, integrity and spirit. Born in Edmonton on November 10, 1987, Matt graduated from St. Francis Xavier High School and went on to play hockey for the Bonnyville Pontiacs until he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2006. Throughout his journey he overcame many challenges and demonstrated his character when he achieved his goal to play for Team Canada National Sledge Hockey team in 2008. It was Matt's privilege to serve his community through his support of the Canadian Cancer Society, Amputee Coalition of Canada, The Northern Alberta Amputee Program, Paralympic Sports Association, Soldier On, and more. Matthew's life was shared by his grandfather Don Cook and his wife Wendy, and grandparents Dora and Eugene Anderson; his aunts and uncles Dale and Tracy Cook, Dean Cook, Donna and Randy Oberik, Darrell and Kim Cook, Corinne and Charles Hyman, and Glenna and Keith Thompson; and cousins Corinna, Heaven, Jackson, Madison, Kaitlyn and Cody. He was predeceased by his grandmother Patricia Cook. Matthew's life was blessed with many wonderful friends, teammates, and countless special people who shared his vision and goals through their love, energy, support and care. A celebration of Matthew's remarkable life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at McDougall United Church, 10025 - 101 Street in Edmonton. Reverend Dr. John Henry Weinlick will officiate. Wheelchair access is at the south entrance. Cremation has taken place. Should you wish, donations to support the fight against rare cancers may be made to the Matt Cook Foundation, 11835-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5K 0R6. |
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