Michael J. Cox Sr.

WEST BOYLSTON – Michael J. Cox, Sr., 60, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Framingham Union Hospital after a five year struggle with cancer. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late, Geraldine C. (Nader) Cox and had lived most of his life in West Boylston before moving back to Worcester.

He leaves his loving wife of 30 years, Cheryl M. (Goodrich) Cox; his son, Michael J. Cox, Jr. of Framingham; his daughter, Jackie Cox of Worcester; his father, Donald Cox, Sr. of West Boylston; four grandchildren; his brother, Donald Cox, Jr. of Sterling; his sisters, Cynthia Norton of Holden and Jerilynn Flynn of West Boylston; and nieces, nephews. aunts, uncles and cousins.

Michael graduated from Anna Maria College with an Associate's degree in Music. He was a union carpenter for Carpenter's Local 336 in Worcester for many years. He was a talented musician and played lead guitar in several area bands including most recently "The Rails". He enjoyed classical music, rock climbing and fly fishing at Nubble Light in Maine, but his greatest joy was spending time with his precious grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 3 Speen Street, Ste 250, Framingham, MA 01701.