Obituary of Theresa Z. Dook

Theresa "Babbi" Dook Clinton, NY Theresa "Zayac" Dook, 100, of Clinton, NY (formerly of Peabody, MA), beloved wife of the late Michael Dook, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Faxton- St. Luke's Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on November 4, 1911 in Petrusha-Volya, Russia, the daughter of the late Harry and Martha "Bik" Zayac. Theresa arrived at Ellis Island in 1923 with her mother and brother Michael Zayac. She resided in Peabody, MA until she was 93. She spent the last seven years living in Clinton, NY, first at the home of her daughter, Helen Kowansky and later with the family of her loving granddaughter, Elaine Kowansky. Theresa was educated at the Keefe School in Peabody, MA. She married Michael Dook in June of 1930 at the St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Salem, MA. Michael passed away in 1996. Theresa was an avid gardener, cook, and rug maker. She loved visiting with people and having her family gathered around her. She lived a remarkable life and left an impression on everyone she met. Theresa is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Helen and John Kowansky, Clinton, NY; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Dook, Georgetown, MA; five grandchildren, Elaine Kowansky and Ram Josyula, Clinton, NY, Michael and Elizabeth Dook, Newmarket, MD, Susan and Emery George, Georgetown, MA, Sandra and Chuck Berry, Tyngsboro, MA, and Ann and Joseph Gale, Clinton, NY; twelve great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Mariam Josyula, Rachel and Paul Dook, Max and Luke George, Conrad and Jordan Berry, and Allie, Louisa, Audrey, and Charlotte Gale. Besides her husband and brother, Theresa was predeceased by her son, Paul Dook of Peabody, MA. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 10:00AM at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 64 Forrester St., Salem, MA. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 9:00AM to 10:00AM. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody, MA. Arrangements by Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., 35 College St., Clinton, NY, 13323. The family extends a special thank you on behalf of "Babbi" to her homecare "Ladies," Marlene, Jessica, Anna, Sandy, Betty, Donna, and Eileen who lovingly cared for her for the last four years.