Bakersfield man enjoyed wintering in Florida, helping friends and neighbors with home repairs, and finding four-leaf clovers It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Theodore “Ted” Delbert Cook, who left us on September 25, 2024, at the age of 82, with his loving wife by his side. Ted was born on May 7, 1942, at home in Bakersfield, Vt., the oldest son of Delbert and Jessiemae (Decker) Cook. Ted and his wife, Mary Ann Lestage Cook, were married on October 31, 1964. Ted was very proud to celebrate his upcoming 60th wedding anniversary on Halloween. He worked the majority of his life on the Howrigan Farm in Sheldon, several years for the Colchester School District, was a member of the U.S. Army National Guard and retired from Holiday Inn. During retirement, while in Vermont, Ted enjoyed watching the hummingbirds, riding his motorcycle, finding four-leaf clovers and watching MeTV. While wintering at Royal Oaks in Dundee, Fla., he enjoyed dog sitting, socializing while riding his three-wheel bicycle, spending countless hours creating a wheel made of more than 50,000 popsicle sticks, dancing, and helping friends and neighbors with home improvements and repairs. Ted was predeceased by his parents; brother Richard; sister Beverly Hughes; and grandson Justin. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; son, Kevin; daughters, Tracy Wells, Sheila Kaiser and her husband, Dennis, and Carolyn Vento and her husband, Jim; sister Ethel Ross; brothers Howard and Delbert and his wife, Brenda; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the McClure Miller Respite House, where Ted received special care during his final days. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences…