At thirty years old, in 1933, Cook passed away. His death was caused by sepsis contracted in the operating theater. He was buried in the Saint Bartholomew Church in Northern Nigeria.“Behold! First Church in Northern Nigeria •Established in 1929.” CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH, AUBERVILLIERS FRANCE, https://www.cacfrance.org/behold-first-church-in-northern-nigeria-bullestablished-in-1929.html. This church was located near the mission site and hospital in Wusasa. He was buried in line with the main west door of the church.
