COX, Ernest James - (November 11, 1939 - March 5, 2021) - It is with sadness after a 3 year battle with cancer Ernie Cox has passed while in the care of Southlake Hospital.
He fought with such strength and optimism that he would “beat this”. Ernie being Ernie worked right up to his admittance to the hospital on February 5th. Perhaps the most difficult part of this journey was in dealing with the constraints of COVID.
With no visitors allowed, the family could only visit when notified by Doctors that we would be able to say goodbye. That we did with patience and strength, one by one we went in to say our final thoughts and hold hands. My father held on until the last goodbye was said by his Grandson Carson who has been driving his Grandpa to work every day for the last year since driving became difficult for my Dad. As his Grandson said his final goodbyes my father passed within hours.
Now free of his pain we can only hope he is in a better place.
Ernie leaves behind so many family members and friends. His wife Carol of 59 years, his daughter Carrie and her husband Frank and grandchildren Carlie and Carson. His brother and sisters and their families, the friendships he has made along the way either in his old car gatherings, elevator industry, cottaging on Christian Island and attending sporting events with his grandchildren. There have been so many people that have had interactions with my father throughout his life. There are far too many stories to list but we would love to hear some of your experiences if you would like to share them. We thank everyone for their wishes, thoughts and prayers.
In lieu of flowers we have set up a Memorial Fund in my Dad’s name please see The GoFundMe link, https://gofund.me/8e81c869 for more information.
You may also visit Ernie’s Facebook Memorial Page. Follow this link and make a request to join the group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/188341949372644
We will have a celebration of life in the spring, more information will follow.
Arrangements are entrusted with Taylor funeral home, Newmarket.
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