He was the proudest and most affectionate grandfather, and favorite “Papa,” with his boisterous laugh and fun-loving nature, turning any simple moment into a memorable one.
He also had a beautiful ability to daydream about how he would spend his later years with his family, what projects and house renovations he would undertake and where he would travel with his wife, children, and their children. Peter had a very determined outlook, some might say he was competitive, but it proved to be one of his best character traits as he doggedly overcame obstacles and constructed a very fulfilling life. He would frequently burst into a Frank Sinatra song, befitting of the moment, or quote his favorite movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Some of Peter’s finer talents were a true showcase of his zest for life and his ability to make those around him feel included, loved, seen and welcomed. He enjoyed spinning at JoyRide Studio, practicing yoga, reading any historical book about Winston Churchill, and of course, smoking an occasional Churchill cigar! If he wasn’t on the course at the Boothbay Harbor Country Club, Peter was most likely enjoying a cocktail on the dock or entertaining family and friends with a cookout at Appalachee. He savored and boasted about his wife’s gourmet meals and decadent desserts.
Among his greatest joys were golfing, watching his children’s athletic accomplishments, spending time on the water on his boat, Heavenly Days, and playing with his grandchildren and grandnieces. Peter loved nothing better than spending time with his family at their compound on Appalachee Pond. An avid reader all his life, he instilled that love in his children. It continued as his children chose their summer reading at the library. His love of the library began when his mother took him to get his first library card. His friends called him an “aquatic transportation engineer.” In addition, he proudly served on the board of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and had been responsible for building their capital campaign for the new library addition.
He worked at Hodgdon Yacht Services, combining his love for the water, boats, his community and its people. He worked for Unum, The Hartford, Aetna, and Guardian Life.Īfter retiring from his illustrious insurance career, he fulfilled lifelong dreams by pursuing positions within the Boothbay community. After graduation, Peter embarked on an accomplished career as a group insurance executive. He then went on to attend the University of Maine at Orono where he played football for the Black Bears. He attended Boothbay Region High School where he was a star athlete and excelled in both football and basketball. Peter was born in Portland on April 6, 1956, to Judith Miller Cook and Phil Cook. Peter Royce Cook, of Westport, Conn., and Boothbay Harbor, passed away suddenly at his home in Boothbay Harbor on March 2, 2022.
0 kommentar(er)
