Kathleen Yvonne Cook (née Barley)
Kathleen Yvonne Cook (née Barley), in her 88th year, passed away peacefully on Friday July 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion to her family.
Born in Thorne, Yorkshire, England, Kathy immigrated to Canada in 1967, where she built a life filled with faith, family, and friendship. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Trevor Cook, in 2007.
Kathy will be deeply missed by her children, Karen Bone (Michael), Christopher Cook (Kim), and Ian Cook (Laurie Miller).
She was a proud and loving grandmother to Christopher (Stephanie), Mandi, Connor, Bailey (Anthony), Morgainne (Ian), and Katelyn (Dakota). She was also a cherished great-grandmother to Dominik, Miah, Payton, Lucas, and Nicholas.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 24, at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Christian Reformed Church, 64 Buchanan Crescent, Brantford, Ontario.
In lieu of flowers, Kathy requested that donations be made to Hope Christian Reformed Church.
The family also asks that those wishing to honour Kathy’s memory consider advocating with their elected representatives for increased funding and capacity for long-term care and end-of-life care.
Forever loved, always remembered, and deeply missed.
3 Guestbook Entries
July 19, 2026 | Julie & tracy Barwick
Lots of great memories…a few visits to Canada from England..been taken on a road trip. me, mum, dad, Aunty Kath, kathy and trevor through Canada into the Carolina’s..
Fishing on Lake Erie ( and I caught a sunshine fish)..bear hunting in the Smokey mountains..
Kathy & trevor joining us in Florida…Then joining us another year in Benidorm Spain..and New York.
Kathy will be sadly missed but always remembered and loved…xx
July 21, 2026 | John & Sylvia Kiers
So sad to hear this news of Kathy.
My husband and I used to pick her up Sundays at her past church family’s church of Maranatha in Woodstock.
She had a lot of spirit in her – a feisty lady always ready with a joke.
We loved to hear her stories regarding England.
She was proud of her family and talked about them many times.
May God surround you all with His comfort in your loss of this special lady! 🙏❤️
July 24, 2026 | Hope Hay
I knew Cathy from the knitting group that we both attended in Woodstock.
She was a remarkable woman and always had a smile for everyone.
Her knitting skills were amazing and she was always there to help someone out with their projects.
So sorry for your loss.