Ronald James Cox
June 11, 1941 – March 23, 2019
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Ronald James Cox went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Ron was born in Springhill, NS on June 11, 1941, son of the late Alfred Cox and Melinda (Atkinson) Cox. Ron passed peacefully in his sleep at home at the age of seventy-seven. Growing up in Springhill where he attended school and the United Baptist Church, he resided most of his life in the Springhill area and was involved in sports and youth activities during his school years. Ron was a licenced mechanic and later employed for thirty-one years in the Federal Correctional Service in Dorchester, NB and Springhill Institutions.Following his retirement, he developed a blueberry property on his farm in River Philip, NS where he has lived since retirement. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed all sports throughout his life. He is survived by Terry, his loving companion and cherished caregiver of forty-five years and precious cat, Bella, sons, Ron Jr (Anne)., Sandy (Sandra) and Brian, brother Eric, New Minas, NS, sisters, Avis (Alan) Brown, Port Colborne, Ont., Elsie (Reg) Harrison, Hantsport, NS, Shirley (Joe) Brinton, Halifax, NS, four grandsons, four great-grandsons and many nieces and nephews. He will also be greatly missed by Terry’s brother, Reg (Lilly) Arseneau, sister Millie and their families. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother, George and sister-in-law JoAnn Cox. Cremation has taken place under the direction of MacDiarmid’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Oxford and will be interred in the spring beside his mother and father in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill NS. Donations in Ron’s memory may be made to the Springhill Baptist Church or a charity of your choice. Rest in Peace Ron and with our love always. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mmcfunerals.com
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ronald James Cox June 11 1941 March 23 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Oxford, Province: Nova Scotia