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Cox, Donald
Brian, age 96, of Caledonia Mills, Antigonish County, passed away on
January 5, 2025, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital,
Antigonish.
Born in
Dartmouth, he was a son of the late Clyde and Annie (Gilfoy)
Cox.
Donald
started working at the age of 10, delivering groceries for
Teasdale’s Grocery in Dartmouth by horse and buggy, a task
that would often take him all day. He later became a butcher
for Teasdale’s. In 1953, he joined the armed
forces and was stationed in Germany as a peacekeeper. Upon
returning to Canada, he took a job with the City of
Dartmouth’s water department, becoming
superintendent. In 1978, he moved to Caledonia Mills, having
taken a job as superintendent of the Antigonish Regional High
School. In the late 80s, he returned to public works, taking
a job with the Town of Antigonish’s water
department.
Donald built
his own log house in Caledonia Mills. He was an avid
gardener, and he loved hunting and fishing and spending time at his
cabin. He was fond of all animals, especially his pet dogs
and cats. Donald also looked forward to hosting corn boils,
2-for-1 at Mother Webb’s, and an ice cream from Dairy
Queen.
He is
survived by his daughter, Donna (Vincent) Eastwood, Caledonia Mills;
granddaughter, Kimberley (Roger) Pitts, Caledonia Mills; grandson,
Michael (Megan McLaren), Vancouver; great grandchildren, Kyle, Avery,
and Auden; special niece, Carol Romaine, Truro; many other nieces and
nephews; and Dorothy Peach, who held a special place in his
heart.
Predeceased
by his wife, Marion; brothers, Allen, Clyde, and George; and sister,
Mabel.
Cremation has
taken place, and a private family burial will take place in South
River Cemetery, St. Andrews. A corn boil in
Donald’s honour will take place at a later
date.
In Memoriam,
donations to the Kidney Foundation, the Lung Association, or the Heart
and Stroke Foundation appreciated.
Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Home,
Antigonish. Online condolences:
www.clcurry.com
1928 2025
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia
death notice Donald Brian Cox 1928 2025
obituaries notice Donald Brian Cox 1928 2025
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