Gladys (Cook) DeVeau

Gladys (Cook) DeVeau CLAREMONT — Gladys L. (Cook) DeVeau, 81, of Claremont, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. An avid reader and lover of video games, Gladys is fondly remembered amongst her towers of books and stacks of Sega cartridges. With a sharp wit and sense of humor to match, Gladys loved a good laugh and loved making others laugh alongside her. Born in Claremont, Gladys was the daughter of the late Millard Cook and the late Gladys L. (Russell) Winot. She was predeceased by her brother, John Cook, and sister, Ginny Ann Wright. She is survived by her brothers, David Cook and his wife, Joyce, Ralph Cook and his wife, Linda, and Millard Cook Jr. and his wife, Mary; along with two sisters, Betty Rosencranse and Cheryl Marandino. She is survived by seven children, Michael Cook, Debra Beebe and her husband, Donald, Mark Cook and his wife, Lori, Darcie Nemry and her husband, Fadi, Matthew DeVeau, Marcel DeVeau, and Denise Hoyt and her husband, Nathan. She is also survived by many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services will be held at a future date. In honor of her memory, donations can be made to the Claremont Soup Kitchen at 53 Central St. You are invited to share a memory of Gladys with the family or leave a message of condolence in the family guest book at www.royfuneralhome.com.