Sara E. Spencer - Cook

April 2, 1943 - April 5, 2015

Sara E. Spencer - Cook, age 72 entered into rest Sunday, April 5, 2015 at A O Fox Hospital Oneonta, where she was admitted on Friday the 3rd. While Sara had multiple health issues, she passed suddenly after a debilitating illness received while in Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Norwich N.Y. where she had been a resident since December. Born April 2nd, 1943, Sara was predeceased by her father, William Spencer, her mother Gaynelle Dimick-Spencer, her half brothers Ivan Sheils and Marlin Sheils. Sara attended Northville Central School and began her work history in the early 60’s working at the local Northville Laundromat originally owned by Michael Geraghty and located where the Tops store is currently standing. She went on to work for various Home Health Care facilities through- out the years while in the 80’s owning and operating Spencer Home for Adults in Northville. For a brief time, she operated the Miss Johnstown Diner on Main St., Johnstown. Sara moved to the Saratoga area in the mid 90’s with her mother, Gaynelle, sharing their home with elderly and mentally challenged women. In 2004, she moved to Porters Corners where yet another Adult Home was operated for a brief period. Following the death of her mother, Sara returned back to the Northville area in 2007. She worked for a brief time in the Mayfield Elementary School cafeteria where she enjoyed seeing the younger children. In 2009 she met and married Robert S. Cook of Afton, New York. They moved to Bainbridge area shortly after, where her husband passed away in 2012 of lung cancer. Sara’s love of Country Western music was well known. She may be remembered best for her generosity of hosting annual Christmas parties and summer clam bakes for family and friends at various local businesses through-out the area. She always had her favorite bands perform and gladly accepted the challenge of singing “Satin Sheets” and other songs before the evening ended. Sara leaves behind her sister, Rozella (Clayton) Wilson and two brothers, George (Sherryl) Spencer and Thomas (Sharon) Spencer all of the Northville area. She is also survived by various nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews in addition to friends too numerous to mention. Friends may call Friday, April 10th from 6 to 8 pm at the Northville Funeral Home where a funeral service will be held at 8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacandaga Helping Hands envelopes available at the funeral home. Spring burial will be held in Wells cemetery. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.