Methuen – Joan F. (Alartosky) Cook, 78 of Methuen, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton. She was the wife of the late Francis Cook.
Born in Lawrence on August 7, 1937, Joan was the daughter of Walter and Esther Alartosky. She worked as a secretary at the Raytheon Company in Andover and then at the Bay State Gas Company in Lawrence until her retirement.
Joan will be deeply missed by several cousins as well as her friends.
At the request of the family, all services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested, in Joan’s honor, memorial contributions be made to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. For directions or to send an online condolence to the Joan’s family, please visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence Street, Methuen is honored to serve the Cook family.