Stephen B. Cook, 80, of New Bedford died June 27, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.
He was the husband of Gertrude S. (Shea) Cook.
Born in Springfield, MA, the son of the late Lauren W. and Marion M. (Moran) Cook, he was raised in New York City and lived in Provincetown, MA before moving to New Bedford 35 years ago.
Steve was a commercial artist, commercial fisherman, and realtor who enjoyed painting boats and seascapes. He displayed his art in many local galleries and at the Maritime Museum in Mystic, CT. He was a member of Gallery X, the Bierstadt Society, and the Beachcombers Club in Provincetown.
Steve had a good sense of humor and enjoyed the company of his family, friends, cats and dogs.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Lauren Cook and his companion Pam Zimmerman of Philadelphia, PA; a daughter, Stephanie Barrett and her husband Michael of Dartmouth; 3 grandchildren, Patrick Barrett, Timothy Barrett and Samuel Cook; and 2 great-grandchildren, Gage and Andreia.
Private arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford.