Obituary of Douglas Maxwell Cox

Douglas Maxwell Cox, DFC 92. It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Cox of Conquerall Mills, NS on April 17, 2012 at the Veterans’ Unit of Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg. He was born August 5, 1919 in Halifax, the son of Mary Eleanor (Chafe) and Arthur Douglas Cox. Doug was a graduate of Dalhousie University and the University of Toronto. He was a proud veteran of World War II, having served as navigator in Ferry Command and in Bomber Command based in Skipton-on-Swale, U.K. He was a POW and a member of The Royal Air Force Escaping Society. After the war, he continued to serve in the RCAF, ending his career as Language Professor at the College Militaire Royal in St. Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. He then returned to teaching in the public school system, in Hebbville and Mahone Bay, NS. During his retirement, Doug enjoyed travelling and managing his woodlot and Christmas tree operation in Conquerall Mills. He is survived by his wife, Gloria, of Conquerall Mills; daughter Joan Stanley of Deep Brook; son David Cox of Toronto; grandsons Ryan Stanley of West Orange, NJ and Brenton Stanley of Peterborough, ON; sisters Virginia Brenan and Ruth Christensen of Sidney, BC, and by his former wife, Kathleen Cox of Deep Brook. He is also survived by step daughters, Sharon Conrad of Bridgewater; Denise Williams of Sioux Lookout, ON; Lisa Conrad of Toronto, and step-grandchildren Benjamin Conrad and Sarah Williams. He was predeceased by his sister Rosalie Morris and brother George Cox. Heartfelt thanks go to Dr. Dan Zwicker and all the wonderful staff of the Veterans’ Unit at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, whose care and compassion meant so much to Doug’s family in recent months and to Care Choices for their years of help and comfort. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service and reception will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Bridgewater United Church, Hillcrest St., Bridgewater, with a reception and interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Veterans’ Unit of Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg, NS, or to any charity. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater, where on-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.