Ruby Cook Passes

Published: January 3, 2017 11:55 am EST

Ruby S. Cook, 81, of McDonald, Pa., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 31, surrounded by her family. She enjoyed 40 years as switchboard operator at The Meadows, with the racing community there a second family to her. She took pride in her role and valued the friendships she made.

Cook was born Oct. 26, 1935, in McDonald. She was a 1953 graduate of McDonald High School. She loved her family beyond measure. In her spare time she was a shopping fanatic and loved eating out. She was always on the go.

Cook is survived by her children, Bobby (JoAnn) Cook and Darcy (John) Kelly, both of McDonald; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Fern Gedman; and a nephew, nieces, great-nieces and great-nephews. Her husband, Robert Carson Cook, passed away in 1988.

Friends will be received from 4-6 p.m., the time of the service, on Thursday, Jan. 5, at Thomas-Little Funeral Service, 314 W. Lincoln Ave., McDonald. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pittsburghcuresarcoma.org. Sign a guest book at thomas-littlefuneralservice.com.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Ruby Cook.

(Harnessracing.com)

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