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Albert Cox Obituary
Al was loved by his wife Margaret (Peg) Cox for 61 years, daughters Susan Homewood (Dean, Laurine Harrison, deceased) and Kim Krogstad (Roald), son David who died in 2006 (Kathleen) and son Steven, brothers Gordon (Ruth) and Richard (Sonia, deceased), grandchildren Tia and Alina Krogstad and Jesse and Holly Cox, great-grandson Beckett Krogstad, nieces and nephews Sylvia, Madelaine, Peter and Bill Cox, cousins John (deceased), Donald and Peter Fraser.
Albert was born April 18, 1928 in Victoria and attended Victoria High School, Victoria College/University of Victoria (2003 Distinguished Alumni Award) and The University of British Columbia. Al was admitted to the first class in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC in 1950 where he met his wife. He earned a gold medal in Medicine and specialized in cardiology, training at Vancouver General Hospital and University of Washington. He won a British Council Scholarship to study in London England (1956-7). In 1969 he was invited to be Professor of Medicine at the newly established medical school at Memorial University of Newfoundland. From 1974 to 1987 he was Dean of Medicine and in 1989 received the Order of Canada for his contributions to medical education. He took a year of sabbatical at the Harvard School of Public Health and served from 1988 to 1991 as Vice President at MUN.
Al loved his family passionately, cared deeply and with humour for his patients, students and colleagues, just as he tended his garden and fed the birds. On retirement to Vancouver Island, he became a garlic farmer and sold organic produce at the Duncan Farmers' Market for several years, inspiring other local garlic growers. Given his Scottish (Fraser) roots, Al was an enthusiastic member of the Vancouver Island Heather Plus Society. Al enjoyed classical music and took clarinet lessons. He was an active member of the Sylvan United Church in Mill Bay where his funeral will be held on Thursday, October 22 at 10:30 am. Sincere thanks to Cowichan District Hospital nursing and other staff including Doctors Glenn Robinson, Brendan O'Malley and Glen Lowther.
Arrangements entrusted to: FIRST MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICES 250-748-2134
Memories and Condolences
for Albert Cox
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David Rankine
September 22, 2016
I am terribly saddened to just hear about the passing of Dr Cox. He saw something in me in my early and struggling days in medical school at Memorial that allowed me, with his encouragement and guidance to succeed. I am forever blessed that I knew him. [MUN Med Class of 1984]
October 28, 2015
John and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Al. He was a much loved and respected member of that special first class of medical students at UBC. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve your loss. May the memories of all the good times you have shared bring comfort and peace.
John and Anne Adrian
Ian Bowmer
October 26, 2015
Dear Peg, I am so sad to hear about Al. He was such an incredible role model, mentor and friend to me that his voice is often in my thoughts. I hope that knowing he is in the hearts and minds of so many students, faculty and so many people in Newfoundland is of some comfort to you and the family. With fond memories and deepest sympathy, Ian
(St. John's and Ottawa)
Renu Kashyap Ahuja
October 24, 2015
Our deepest condolences to Dr Peg Cox and family on their loss with fond memories and regards.Renu Kashyap Ahuja,Hira Ahuja and family.
October 23, 2015
I am sad to learn of the passing of Dr. Cox. It is many years since I left the
secretary's desk in the Department of Medicine, Vancouver General Hospital,
but I remember Dr. Cox as a very special person, a pleasure to work for.
My condolences to you and your family. Adeline (Trice) Jurick
Sharon Peters
October 21, 2015
My good memories of Dr. Cox date back to his time as Chair of Medicine and then Dean at Memorial. My sympathies to you all. He will ever be remembered here
Lydia Hatcher
October 21, 2015
Dear Peg and family, so sad to hear of Al's passing. I remember babysitting your kids to knowing him as a colleague and friend with fondness. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chet Michalski
October 21, 2015
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Al Cox and offer sincere condolences to the entire family.
It was my good fortune to have known Al since 1972 when I arrived at MUN medical school and to have fostered a wonderful relationship as a colleague during his tenure as Dean and vice--president.
Al's support and assistance throughout my career at MUN was valued and greatly appreciated.
That he was able to serve the Faculty of Medicine and Memorial Nuiversity in positions of authority and enormous responsibility with honesty,integrity and trustworthiness is a lasting testimony. Tha man,the friend,the colleague will be fondly remembered
October 20, 2015
Dr. Al Cox was Dean of Medicine when I first worked as a librarian at the Health Sciences Library at MUN, and I and all my colleagues appreciated his leadership and support, as well as his humour and kindness. To Dr. Peg Cox and all his family and friends, my deepest condolences.
Catherine Sheehan
Victoria, B.C.
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