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ERIC GEORGE ERNEST COX B.A.,
Born: Feb 11, 1928
Date of Passing: Dec 07, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryERIC GEORGE ERNEST COX B.A., L.Th February 11, 1928 - December 7, 2012 After a lengthy illness, Eric passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Friday morning surrounded by peace and love at Deer Lodge Centre. He is survived by Anita, his wife of 41 years and his cousin George Frost in England. He was predeceased by his parents in 1985, George Folliett Cox and Edith Emson Frost Cox, and his first wife Nancy. Eric was diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease in December of l999 and spent his latter years coping with all the disabling effects of this illness. Many people assisted him during these years, without whom his life would have been even more difficult. Our grateful thanks go to Maryann Warga, Rozalie Lazar, Eve Sidwall, Tara Keyser, the staff at PRIME, and Arlis Decorte and the staff of Tower 3. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Chad's Anglican Church, Christian Centre, 3390 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Eric was a special man, a good man who dedicated much of his life to the service of others. Amicus Certus in Incerto Mundo (a certain friend in an uncertain world) Longer obituary to run in Wednesday's Free Press. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 08, 2012
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Deepest sympathy on the death of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Derm Coady (Friend) on: Dec 11, 2012
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Although we are so far away in England the thoughts of all the family are with you, especially on Saturday. I know that George has many fond memories of his times with Eric and speaks of them often. Much love from us all. - Posted by: Susan Carpenter (Daughter of George Frost (cousin)) on: Dec 11, 2012
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Anita We are sorry to hear of Eric's passing Eric was so kind I will never forget how you both came to see me when I was so ill and how his prayers helped my recovery We had may fun times with you both and the Rottweilers Joan and Han - Posted by: Joan and Han (friends) on: Dec 09, 2012
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My sincere sympathy to you Anita. You are commended for your loyal support of Eric during his unforgiving illness. With my love, Helen Plett - Posted by: Helen Plett (Friend) on: Dec 09, 2012
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Sincere condolences and fond memories from the past. - Posted by: Herman Bouwan & Claudette Moquin (former co-workers at Headingly Goal) on: Dec 08, 2012
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My condolences to the famiy I missed all those fun summers we spent playing I moved away wish I could be their - Posted by: harry cox (cousin) on: Dec 08, 2012