Inez Eldora (Bence) Cookman, 94, of Middleborough, MA died after a brief illness on February 25, 2009 at Tobey Hospital in the company of her loved ones. She was the widow of the late Leo E. Jones and Robert F. Cookman.
Born in Dartmouth, MA Mrs. Cookman was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. She is predeceased by her parents, Inez (Provencial) and Frederick Bence, eleven brothers and sisters, and her beloved son Leo E. Jones. She is survived by eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She and her late husband, Robert were members of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 105 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Poirier Post. They were also members of a local square dance club. Mrs. Cookman was an avid knitter and reader, who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 28th at 12:30 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford. Her family will receive guests on Saturday from 11 AM to 12:30 PM prior to her service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 7, 47 Willis St., New Bedford, MA 02740.