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 Dale Cookis, 75
 October 25, 2022
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Dale Sheri Brassard Cookis, 75, of North Adams passed away at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on March 9, 1947, in Rutland, Vt., a daughter of Joseph and Mary DeVoid Brassard.
Dale attended St. Peter's Catholic School in Rutland and was a graduate of the former St. Joseph's High School in North Adams. She worked for 30 years as a dedicated and skilled nursing assistant at the former North Adams Regional Hospital in the operating room and as floor nursing assistant. She also worked several years in the emergency room, from which she retired.
Dale had been a communicant of the former St. Francis' Church.
Dale married Julius "Joe" Cookis on Feb. 5, 1965. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to travel with family and friends and loved going to family reunions. She was especially fond of going to casinos. Dale loved animals and was a donor to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Dale is survived by her loving husband, and her adoring children Ross Cookis and his fiancée, Mel, of Chicopee and his former wife, Laura, Mark Cookis and his wife, Robin, of Pittsfield and Stacy Simpson and her husband, Roger, of North Adams. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joanna Therrien and her husband, Donald, and Lisa Brassard, all of North Adams. She was predeceased by her sister, Paula Armata and her husband, Michael Armata.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A celebration of her life for family and friends will take place at a later date. To add to the Book of Memories please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.
| Just saw that Dale died. So sorry for the families loss. I worked with her for many years at the hospital. Enjoyed working with her | | from: Nancy j king | on: 11-16-2022 |
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| Just read about Dale’s passing. I would have recognized her smile even after all these years. Our NARH family was special and she was a star example. Pease be with you. | | from: Bonnie Lipa | on: 11-07-2022 |
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| To the Entire Cookis family, I was so saddened to hear of Dale's passing. She was such a good person. I was always so happy to see her at work. Her compassion for people, even the most difficult was her trade mark. She was a caring , kind and a generous person. She will be missed. May all your good memories carry you through this difficult time. Love and prayers, Marcia | | from: Marcia Tessier | on: 11-04-2022 |
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| So sorry to hear of Dale’s passing. Dale always was a friendly face at NARH. I’m sure her family has many fond memories of her. I know I do. | | from: Sue Bleau | on: 11-03-2022 |
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| So sorry to hear of Dale passing my she rest in peace love butch and marlene | | from: Julius and family | on: 11-02-2022 |
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| We are sorry for your lost Joe, Dale was a wonderful lady. May she RIP love you Juleis.. | | from: Butch an marlene | on: 11-02-2022 |
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| Joe & Family, I am sorry to hear of Dale's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. | | from: Deb Casuscelli Blanchard | on: 11-01-2022 |
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| Joe and family I’m sorry to read of Dale’s passing. Thinking of you all during this difficult time | | from: Eric | on: 11-01-2022 |
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| Sincere sympathy to all of Dale’s family. Such fond memories of working with her at NARH. She was so kind & friendly to everyone. RIP, Dale. | | from: Jackie sutliff | on: 10-31-2022 |
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Ross and Dale's family - so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing! She was a wonderful, kind, gentle, hard worker!! Always positive, never had a negative thing to say and was always on the go. May your memories comfort you and God be with you during this difficult time.
Much love,
Missy | | from: Missy Parisien | on: 10-31-2022 |
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| Joe, I'm so sorry to hear this news. My Mom just died last week on the same day as your wife. Sending thoughts of comfort to you and your family during this shared time of grief. | | from: Jared Polens | on: 10-31-2022 |
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| To Joe, Ross, Mark, Stacy, and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Dale was always so positive and happy. She was fun to work with at NARH. Thinking of you all. | | from: Linda and Jim Freeney | on: 10-30-2022 |
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| I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. | | from: Pete Wheeler | on: 10-30-2022 |
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| I read with sadness the passing of a special lady . I have known Dale for many yrs; she always had a smile and a hug for me. My condolences to all of you at this sad time | | from: Elizabeth Deraway | on: 10-30-2022 |
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I am so sorry for your loss of Dale. I worked with her for many years at NARH. She was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Michele | | from: Michele Marquis | on: 10-30-2022 |
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| Julius I am so sorry for your lost she was a wonderful person always smiling . You have a lot of good memories. May she rest in peace my condolences to you and your family. Kathy pindick | | from: Julius | on: 10-30-2022 |
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| Sending my condolences to the entire family. | | from: PAMELA MAYNARD | on: 10-30-2022 |
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Joe and family, our sincere condolences in the passing of your wife. RIP Dale.
Gwen & Woody Boillat | | from: Gwen Boillat | on: 10-29-2022 |
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| I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dale. Sending love and prayers to the Family at this time. She was truly a special person. Look back at great memories. God Bless you all love Kate Lynn | | from: Joe, Lisa and Greg | on: 10-29-2022 |
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Ross & family, I had the privilege of working with Dale for many years at NARH. She was a wonderful, caring soul. My many prayers to you…???
Sincerely,
Charlene Guyette Prince | | from: Charlene Guyette Prince | on: 10-28-2022 |
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| Sorry for your loss, Ross. Semper fi | | from: Tom M | on: 10-28-2022 |
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| Joe, my sincere condolences of the passing of your wife. I knew she was I'll for a long while and you more or less became her caretaker and that took up most of your time! Just reading some of the comments about her tells me she was a great wife, mother and grandmother. She has left a great legacy. Maybe we can get together for a cup of coffee some morning. I would like that! I'll give you a call after everything settles. May God comfort you and your children thru this trying time. | | from: Fran Esposito | on: 10-28-2022 |
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| Sincere condolences to all of Dale’s loved ones. She was a lovely person, kind to any and all that had the good fortune of interacting with her during her many years employed by NARH, and always wore a smile. Blessings and prayers. | | from: Annie Quimby | on: 10-28-2022 |
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Joe, sorry for your loss.
Butch laperle. | | from: | on: 10-28-2022 |
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Ross and Mark and Family so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You are in our prayers.
| | from: Michael and Denice Comeau | on: 10-28-2022 |
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| Julius and family...I am so sad to hear of the passing of my friend Dale.We go back such a long way. I know what a loving person she was and I know how much you will all miss her. God bless you all at this very sad time. | | from: sylvia gentile | on: 10-28-2022 |
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| It is with most sincere sympathy that I send my condolences to Dales family. I've known Dale for most of my life and she was a most pleasant lady with a heart of gold. She will be missed by anyone who knew her or her family. Rest in peace, my friend. | | from: Karen Richardello | on: 10-28-2022 |
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| I worked with Dale for many years at the hospital, and she was a wonderful caregiver. My thoughts & prayers to all of her family. ? | | from: Heather Lemoine | on: 10-28-2022 |
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| All my thoughts and prayers to Dale’s family. I worked w/ Dale in the OR for many years and always enjoyed her humor and kindness. Such fond memories…. | | from: Tara Garcia | on: 10-28-2022 |
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| I am so sorry to hear of Dale‘s passing. I worked with Dale many years at NARH. Sending my condolences to the entire family. | | from: Wendy Robert | on: 10-28-2022 |
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| Joe and family so sorry to hear about Dale. My thoughts are with you ? | | from: Keith Howard | on: 10-28-2022 |
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| Ross and all of Dale’s family, I am so sorry for your loss. Dale was always such a wonderful caring lady. She will be missed by all that knew her. Beverly Maynard and family | | from: Beverly Maynard | on: 10-28-2022 |
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| Joe and family I’m sorry about Dale’s passing. My thoughts are with you. | | from: Keith Howard | on: 10-27-2022 |
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| Joe, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your wife, My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of need. Cherish the memories. | | from: Tom Ostrander | on: 10-27-2022 |
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| My condolences to the Cookis family. Joanna, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. She was always so very pleasant and friendly. | | from: Tammy Daniels | on: 10-27-2022 |
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Will miss our long conversations daily, but will always think about you as the kindest and most non-judgmental person I have ever known. Always supportive of my choices and my decisions. Your life was harder than most and you lived with no complaints and never a bad word about anyone. You leave us with a hole that can never be filled and I am blessed, and fortunate to have had you in my life, all of my years. Have not yet processed that we will not talk or see each other again in this life. Can still hear you on my phone see you when I close my eyes. A son's love for his Mom can only be shadowed by the love my Mom has and will always have for me. I still feel that love in my heart today and always. Thank You for your sacrifices so that I could be me. Love You Mom
Ross | | from: Ross Cookis | on: 10-27-2022 |
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