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Jeanne Cox Obituary

WINDHAM - Jeanne (Lachance) Cox, 75, passed away on Feb. 8, 2019 at Maine Medical Center. She was born May 25, 1943 in Portland, the daughter of Ronald E. Lachance and Laurette Jordan. Jeanne grew up in both Westbrook and Gorham, and graduated from Gorham High School class of 1961. The following year, Jeanne married her loving husband, Thomas Cox, and together they resided in Windham where they raised their two children. They spent 56 years together before his passing in October 2018. Throughout her working career, Jeanne had several positions, retiring from Shaw's after thirteen years. She then began her most meaningful job, caring for her grandchildren. She loved to cook, travel, host family gatherings, to knit, and do puzzles but she most cherished time spent with her beloved grandchildren and family. She will be always be remembered as a kind, quit witted person, and will be missed by all.Along with her parents, she is predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Thomas Cox. She is survived by children, Julie Michaud and her husband, Phil of Raymond, and Michael Cox of Windham; grandchildren, Juliana Joy Cox of Windham, Alicia Michaud and her husband, Kyle Dickinson of Brighton, Mass., and Marissa Michaud of Windham; brother, Ronald Lachance Jr. of Nevada, a sister-in-law, Annette Kneeland and her husband, Ronald of Gorham; and several nieces and nephews.A visitation for Jeanne will be Wednesday, February 13, from 5-7 p.m. at the Westbrook Chapel of Dolby, Blais & Segee, 35 Church St. Westbrook. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, February 14, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony's of Padua, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Interment will be at St. Hyacinth Cemetery, Westbrook in the spring. To express condolences, and to participate in Jeanne's online tribute, visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Jeanne's name may be made to:Alzheimer's AssociationMaine Chapter,383 US Route One #2C,Scarborough, ME 04074.

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Feb. 11, 2019.

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Sandra Deering Kregling

February 26, 2019

So sorry to hear of Jeanne's passing. My heart goes out to the family. Sandra Deering Kregling

February 13, 2019

We have been friends since very young girls. I'll never forget the fun times at Pepere Nadeau's house in Westbrook. Prayers and thoughts are with your family.
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Nichole (Lachance) Chilson

February 12, 2019

Aunt Jeanne was such an important part of my life, especially my childhood. I loved visiting her and Uncle Tom and seeing my cousins. My biggest regret in moving to Alaska was being so far away from my extended family. I will miss her, and Uncle Tom, very very much. I love you both.

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February 12, 2019

You have been a special friend from childhood until now. I will miss you. Julie and Michael, are in my thoughts and my heart.
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February 11, 2019

Jeanne was such a lovely person and I am honored to have known her. I know how much she struggled these last few months. At least now that is over. Love to the family

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