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The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday January 22, 2003 -C3 Obituary Clothier Bill Cook known for his top-of-the-line men's suits William A. 'B ill' Cook, a man known for the quality of his suits, has died on Dec. 31 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. He was 88. Bom in Toronto on May 5. 1914, Mr. Cook attended Appleby College from 1928 to 1932. During the 1960s and 1970s, he sat on the Appleby College board of governors. Shortly after his graduation, he started working for his father's men s wear company. Cook Clothing Co., founded in 1920. In 1949. he took over his father's business and named it Warren K. Cook Ltd.. in his hon our. He headed Canada's largest manufacturer of top quality men's suits. He was company {resident until he sold the busi ness in 1989. however he contin ued working for the firm. Eventually, it became part of Cambridge Clothing. Mr. Cook retired in the mid-1990s. Mr. Cook became known as one of the best-dressed personal ities in the Canadian clothing industry. His firm became known for its top-of-thc-line. top-dollar line of tailored suits, some featur ing hand stitching. He traveled to Europe about six times a year to buy fabrics and accessories including shirts and shoes. The firm maintained a flat in London. England. He also believed in two fit tings for his suits. This intrigued customer Michael Hughes so much that he requested his sec ond fitting at the factory. " 1 was purchasing a new suit and decided to go `whole hog' and buy the best, a made-tomeasure Warren K. Cook suit," said Hughes at the memorial service held earlier this month at the Ward Funeral Home chapel. "The retailer advised me that they would require two fittings. After the first 1 asked if I could have the second fitting at the Cook factory. "Thus on the appropriate day I arrived at the front door of the Warren K. Cook factory to be met by Bill Cook, the president. Southampton, Ont. Outside of work, Mr. Cook renovated cottages, was an avid golfer, gardener mid dog lover, and played bridge. When his beloved dog Sandy was getting too old to get in and out of the car. he built a ramp for her, said Hughes. "Boxing was one of Dad's favourite sports," said his son David Cook of Oakville at the memorial service. "He was the school champion at Appleby College and he boxed semi-pro after leaving school." His fought under the name `Kid' Cook. Mr. Cook was a camera buff, loved traveling and "took rolls of film on every trip." said his son adding he developed his films and prints in his home studio. He also loved fine automo biles and had a yen for auto rac ing. Married on May 10. 1947. Mr. Cook was predeceased by his wife Marjorie. Surviving him are his son David and wife Cathy, daughter Elizabeth and husband Alasdair McNellan, and three grandchil dren. all of Oakville. " My sister moved to Oakville in the mid-1980s, and I followed in about 1988," said his son who also attended Appleby College. "W e dragged Mom and Dad out here in 1990." In memorial donations may be made to Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Charitable Corporation. Glepburnie School !A `W o rC d o f D iffe re n ce Bill Cook " During the next one and a half hours I learned that I had just met a very warm friendly and caring individual who was extremely proud of his people and the products that they pro duced. Bill told me where his fabrics originated, how the suit patterns were created and the styling designed. I saw fabrics being cut from patterns, met many of the individuals who pro duced the suits and was told why hand sewing was necessary in a Cook suit. " What I learned from that first meeting was how particular Bill was about every aspect that went into the manufacture of his suits and how high his standards were." said Hughes. The two men ended up own ing neighbouring cottages in *E?Cce((ence in `E d u c a tio n Glenburnie School is a private co-educational day school for students in Pre-Kindergarten to G rade 8. We offer a progressive, challenging programme with a strong focus on skill development in Reading. Writing. Mathematics, Science, and Information Technology. Our Arts Programme. (Visual Arts. Drama. Vocal, and Instrumental), provides an exceptional environment where artistic talents are explored and celebrated. Glenburnie s responsive learning environment fosters the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of each student in a supportive and enriched atmosphere. Diabetes Expo on Saturday The Oakville and District Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association, in partnership with the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Diabetes Centre, will host the third annual Diabetes Information Expo on Saturday, Jan. 25. The expo will take place at the Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Rd.. north of the QEW . from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This year's theme is. You Need There w ill be a panel of experts available to answer ques tions relating to diabetes, its complications and prevention. Two local well-known dia betes specialists, endocrinolo gists Dr. Lily Huang and Dr. Nageen Hameed, will be on hand to discuss the disorder. There will also be a number of exhibitors to provide information on the most up-to-date diabetes supplies. Admission is free. Announcing the opening of an additional Grade One class for September, 2003. Registrations for this new class are now being accepted. Parent tours and entrance testing by appointment. Open House - Saturday February 15th · 9:30 -1:00 LIMITED M ID -Y E A R PLACEMENTS AVAILABLE 2035 Upper M iddle Road, East, O akville (Ford Drive/Q.E.W.) 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