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May 17, 1935 October 10, 2019 I Age 84
John B. Cookson Jr. of Hanson, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of October 10, 2019.
John was born and raised in Rockland, Massachusetts before moving to Hanson where he resided for the past 64 years with his beloved wife Helen. John and Helen were a beautiful example of the unconditional love between husband and wife. They raised three children- Jack, Cindy, and Vicki. John served in the United States Army which included a tour during the Korean War.
When John wasn't in his backyard or barn playing on his tractor or working on a project, he was enjoying his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He especially loved spending his free time at his Cottage on Cape Cod. John loved camping in the converted bread truck and dancing to Bad Bad Lee Roy Brown with his bride. John had a love for life and Elvis. He started his day with a cup of coffee and songs of praise and would end it holding Helen's hand and saying, "We did good, Helen." He loved his Lord and Savior Jesus. Psalm 23 was his favorite Scripture passage- especially in his last hours.
When John was first diagnosed with dementia in 2015, his family had to watch this once lively, sharp-minded man slowly forget the basic things we take for granted. People should not have to suffer through this terrible disease that takes everything from you- your memories, your freedom and eventually your life. Dementia took John's life. We pray that someday there will be a cure.
Please donate in John's memory to support Dementia/Alzheimer's research in hopes of finding a cure.
Thank you and God Bless.