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Robert Cox Obituary

Fort Myers, Fla. - Robert Laurence Cox, 84, went to be with Our Lord June 22, 2022. Formerly of Mystic, he was a resident of Sanibel Island and Fort Myers, Fla.

Born in Bronx, N.Y., he was the son of Laurence and Grace McNulty.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Susan Campbell Cox; daughters, Elizabeth "Camie" Cox of Mystic, Megen Leah Cox of Frederick, Md.; he was preceded him in death by his beloved son, Matthew. Brothers are John of Maui, Hawaii, William J. of Killingworth; son-in-law, Blair Wright of Frederick, Md; and brother-in-law, David G. Campbell, MD, of Hanover, N.H.

He graduated from Monson Academy in 1955, Bates College in 1959, and Harvard Business School, Class of 1966. He was employed by Union Carbide and was CEO of Auralux Corp. in Hope Valley, R.I.

His hobbies included woodworking, his dogs, golf, and sailing in the waters of Long Island Sound with his beloved son, Matthew and friends. He was a member of Mason's Island Yacht Club and Ram Island Yacht Club.

He is remembered as intelligent, industrious, and devoted to his family. He was a loyal friend.

A service will be held to honor his memory at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Hope Hospice at 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please visit the online guest book at www.harvey-engelhardt.com to share condolences and photos.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Jun. 28, 2022.

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Irene Schienberg

July 14, 2022

Dearest Susan, Camie and Megan, sending heartfelt Sympathy during this most difficult of times. May his Memory Always be for a Blessing! So many Years of Shared Memories!

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