Theresa M. Cook: Longtime Merrimack Resident

Theresa M. Cook, 83, of Merrimack, died Saturday, Aug. 18, at her home after a brief illness.

She was born in Rumford, ME, on Nov. 17, 1928, daughter of the late Tony and Albina (Arseneault) Gallant.

Theresa has been a resident of Merrimack for 36 years, and had been employed at the Country Kitchen in Bedford, and Dunkin Donuts in Bedford.

Recently to , for a simple act of kindness by providing a bowl of clam chowder for her on a day they didn't normally serve it, which was a great comfort to Theresa, and warmed the hearts of her family and countless others around the country, who shared the story on Facebook.

Theresa is survived by her husband of 52 years, Thomas W. Cook of Merrimack; two sons, Earl Cook and his wife  Gail of Wilton, and Thomas Cook and his girlfriend Phily of Merrimack; five grandchildren, Tanya Wotton, Brandon Cook, Ashley Macleod Cook, Cassie Cook and Mitch Cook; two great-grandchildren, Adisynne and Jenna Wotton; a brother, Fred Gallant of Shelton, CT; and a sister, Doris Senick of Naugatuck, CT.

Following cremation, a private burial will be in the NH Veteran’s Cemetery, Boscawen at the convenience of the family.

The Rivet Funeral Home in Merrimack is in charge of arrangements.

For more information, or to sign an online register book, please visit our website at www.rivetfuneralhome.com