Lois W. COOK

Waterford - Lois W. Rivard, 85, of Waterford, died on Aug. 28, 2005, at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital.She was the widow of Capt. Ephraim P. Rivard, USCG Ret.She was born March 22, 1920, in Washington, N.J., the daughter of Robert G. and Nellie E. (Tresize) Cook.She graduated from Centenary College and the New Haven School of Physical Therapy. Prior to marrying Capt. Rivard and moving to New London, she ran the physical therapy department at Bryn Mawr (PA) Hospital.A resident of New London and Waterford since 1945, Mrs. Rivard was active as a volunteer in numerous community organizations, including the Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Child & Family Services, New London Visiting Nurses Association, the Coast Guard Academy Wives' Club, and Thames River Garden Club.She was a lifelong music lover and played the piano and organ.She is survived by her daughter, Alison Rivard, of Westport; her son, Peter Rivard, of Boston, Mass.; and three grandchildren.She was recently predeceased by her brother, George W. Cook, of Riverside, Calif.A Memorial Service will be held 12 noon on Thursday at the First Congregational Church of New London. Private burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London. There are no calling hours.Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London is assisting with the arrangements.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT, 255 Hempstead St., New London, CT 06320 or to the First Congregational Church of New London, 66 Union St., New London, CT 06320 Please visit www.Byles.com for obituary, directions or to send a note of condolence to the family.Published in The Day on 8/31/2005.