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Rita Cox Obituary
Her husband, John P. Cox, died in 1965. She leaves her son, Daniel R. Cox and his wife Joan of West Boylston; four daughters, Rita I. St. Denis and her husband Francis of Auburn, Caroline M. Hutchinson and her husband George of Oxford, Eileen W. Lohnes and her husband Warren of Worcester and Patricia L. Inzerillo and her husband Sal of Worcester; nine grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Jules and Eloise (Roy) Charbonneau.
Mrs. Cox was employed by Barnards as a cashier and by the College of the Holy Cross as a matron. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.
The funeral is Friday October 17th from O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 600 Cambridge Street. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday, October 16th from 4:00 until 7:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or to the Nazareth Boy's Home, 77 Mulberry Street, Leicester, MA 01524.
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Eric Radzik
October 27, 2008
Dan, Joan & family
My thoughts are with you with the loss of your Mon, mother-in-law and grandmother and Best friend.
Ang (Hanlon) DuDeVoire
October 16, 2008
Dan and Joan,
I'm so sorry to read of your mother/mother in laws death. She's lived a long life and I know she'll be sorely missed. Please know that you and she will be in my prayers.
Baptista & Boulanger Family
October 16, 2008
Dear Eileen & Family & Friends,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you at this difficult time on the loss of your Loved one.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Love Sylvia & Jesse Baptista & The Baptista & Boulanger Family
October 16, 2008
To the Cox family...So sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Rita was my grandmother's roommate @ Radius and she was always so sweet to my family.
Sincerly, The Sbrogna's
Lyn Vincent
October 16, 2008
I only knew Rite for a few years ....but she is very very special to me. I love her spirit. She is so loving and she is such a fighter. I will miss our talks and laughing together. I will miss my dear friend.
To her family...I am sorry for your loss.
Charlene Fox
October 16, 2008
Pat and Sal, we are thinking of you at this time. Losing a parent is one of life's hardest moments. We hope the memory of your mother will give you strength and peace. Our love and prayers and friendship are with you also. Charlene and Ted
Joseph Orciani Jr.
October 16, 2008
My thoughts and prays are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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