Donald E. Cox

Donald Cox Obituary

ORLEANS, Ontario * Donald E. Cox, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, at St-Vincent's Hospital in Ottawa, having struggled with ALS for the past year.

Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Lynd and Helen (Kearns) Cox.

Donald was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He was the beloved husband of Joan (Lawlor) Cox; cherished father of Jackie and Robert of Cambridge, Ontario; loving grandfather of Jessica, Matthew and Brandon; dear brother of Norman of South Glens Falls, Lynd of Wynantskill, the Rev. Paul of Lake George, and late Edmond of Waterford, N.Y.

A special thanks to the staff of the 5th floor at St.-Vincent's Hospital in Ottawa.

Friends may pay respects at Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 St-Joseph Boulevard, Orleans, Ontario, Friday, Dec. 1, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a..m. Saturday at Divine Infant Church, 6658 Bilberry Dr., Orleans, Ontario.

Donations to the ALS Society, 204A-1150 Morrison Dr. Ottawa, ON K2H 8S9, would be appreciated.

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Published by Post-Star on Dec. 1, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Cox

13 Entries

marsha wilson

December 2, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

BARBARA PASCUCCI

December 1, 2006

DEAR JOAN and FAMILY,
PAT AND I SEND OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU , JACKIE, AND ROBERT. DON WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON AND FRIEND. I HAVE ADMIRED HIM FOR HIS COMPASSION, HUMOR, AND HE EXUDED A SWEETNESS THAT WAS SO CHRISTLIKE, WE SHALL NEVER FORGET HIM, AND WE CHERISH THE FRIENDSHIP WE SHARED. WE ARE HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN THIS WONDERFUL MAN.
LOVE AND PRAYERS
PAT AND BARBARA PASCUCCI

Katherine & Mercedes Gilmore

December 1, 2006

Dear Joan, Jackie and Robert,
Our prayers, thoughts and love are with you at this time. We are sorry that we are so far away and cannot be there with you.

Today we are remembering so much about Don and in particular his marvellous sense of humour, kindness, intelligence and overwhelming faith. His listening ability, his quiet and understated way of teaching and explaining the gospel readings with our small group gatherings from St. Joe’s parish benefited many of us.

We are thankful for our shared Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving meals which contain so many cherished memories of you and Don. In his loving way of teasing, Don was so very dear.

Joan we especially send you strength, embraces and love. We know Don will continue to watch over you. His love for his family and his sharing of his faith continues to be an inspiration to us.

gregory and joan kearns

December 1, 2006

our deepest sympathy!

Cathy (Springings) & Paul Griffin

December 1, 2006

Joan & family -- We are deeply sorry for your loss. Don was a great guy, lots of fun and good sense of humour. We wish we could be with you at this time but will be there in spirit. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family.

Fr. Bernie Turner

December 1, 2006

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have spoken many times to Fr. Paul about Don's difficult struggle with ALS. I will keep you all in prayer. God bless.

adrienne lawlor

December 1, 2006

We join in sending our heartfelt wishes for Auntie Joan and all of Uncle Don's dear family and friends. We have many warm memories of Uncle Don including the backyard bar-B-Q's at the Pierrefonds house, his enthusiasm for many sports including skiing, his keen sense of humor and contagious laugh. During my recent visit, Uncle Don displayed tremendous courage in the face of his illness, cracked several jokes and truly savoured his chocolate covered marshmallows! He spoke with great love and appreciation of his relationships, and will remain an inspiration to me, my husband, Peter, and our children, Maya and Liam, as we reflect upon what is truly important in life. We will be with you in spirit as you continue to remember Uncle Don, celebrate his many contributions and unique role in our lives. With much love and deep sympathy, Adrienne

Joan Villeneuve

November 30, 2006

Although we have never met (only spoke on the telephone), I would like to express my heartfelt condolences for your loss. As a volunteer at St. Vincent's, I spent many hours with Don over the past 4 months, and I hope that I was able to help make his last months easier. We spoke at length, and he told me that he had a happy and fulfilling life. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

Rhéa Gravelle

November 30, 2006

To Joan and family, please accept the condolences of your friends from the Gloucester Senior Adults' Centre.

colleen lawlor

November 30, 2006

Dear aunt Joan, Jackie and Robert, I am sorry to learn of uncle Don's death. I will remember him as the positive, optimistic and kind man that he was. His strength and courage is an inspiration to me. When I last saw him this past August, inspite of all of the difficulties of ALS, he remained positive and shared a joke or two. My thoughts are with you. Love, Colleen

BOB&LIL GRAHAM

November 30, 2006

Our deepest condolences to Don,s brothers and families.We know just how much Don appreciated his family as well as his brothers visits; he would be so very comforted to know that his brother Father Paul will be celebrating his life at the Eucharistic table.
We know you will miss him as we will.
.
Peace-BOB&LIL

Reitzel Bros.

November 30, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

BOB and LIL GRAHAM

November 30, 2006

Our deepest condolences to Joan and the children.Without a doubt, Don was and is a profound inspiration.His strength,attitude and serenity throughout this battle
with this devastating ALS illness was indeed saintly and something to behold.
Don,we will miss your friendship,wit and above all the good times andLOVE we shared.Don,you have earned your peace in so many ways and a place
at the table with the Good Lord.
WE WILL MISS YOU-LOVE&PEACE
BOB&LIL

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