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Maynard Cox
November 10, 1922 - December 10, 2013
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<div itemprop="description">Cox, Maynard Leslie, 91, of Dartmouth passed away peacefully after a full and rich life Tuesday, December 10, 2013 in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born on November 10, 1922 in Jeddore, Nova Scotia he was the son of the late John Benjamin and Florence Laura (Robertson) Cox. <br /> <br />A graduate of Bloomfield High School in Halifax&rsquo;s North End Maynard joined the war effort in 1943 enlisting in the Royal Canadian Navy. He served his country as a stoker first class, sailing on the Corvettes that protected the merchant convoys throughout the Battle of the Atlantic. On leave in March of 1945 he married his &rdquo;girl next door&rdquo; Marjorie Kidney and remained devoted to her as a husband, partner and friend as they built a life together over the next 60 years. <br /> <br />At the end of the war Maynard started his career with what is now known as the Halifax Regional Water Commission. There he was actively involved with both the Employees&rsquo; Union, and the Employees&rsquo; Credit Union. He held various positions at the Commission over the years as he worked his way up, retiring after 42 years from a management position as Personnel Officer. <br /> <br />Maynard was a loving husband. Throughout his marriage he remained true to his vows; caring for Marjorie through sickness as she slowly faded away into Alzheimer&rsquo;s Disease. He kept her at home as long as he could and after she had to be moved into a long term care facility he visited her every day, until her death in 2005. He signed every card he gave her &ldquo;Always, Main&rdquo; and he meant it. <br /> <br />On the birth of his first child his position in the family order was relegated to second and he was willing to except his lot; Children came first in the Cox family. He was a loving and supportive Father and gave his children a secure and happy childhood. He insured they had every available opportunity to pursue a formal education and to reach for their dreams, even if that meant him going without, making due, or working an extra part-time job after a full day&rsquo;s work. <br /> <br />During his life he enjoyed many varied interests and hobbies including; bowling, hunting, rug hooking, gardening, canning and cooking. On Saturday&rsquo;s he enjoyed a New York Times Crossword competition with Marge. They would get two papers on Saturday and see who would finish first. But his most notable pastime was his baking, and he was able to provide all his &ldquo;family famous favorites&rdquo; well up until his 90th year. His Christmas fruit cake will be especially missed this year. <br /> <br />Maynard was an avid reader. He visited his local Library weekly and as his eye sight dimmed his progressive outlook on life allowed him to embrace modern technology and he bought himself an I-Pad so he could continue to read. <br /> <br />A kind and gentle man, Maynard believed &ldquo;If you couldn&rsquo;t say anything nice you shouldn&rsquo;t say anything at all&rdquo;. He was generous and he shared his good fortune with others in need, regularly supporting numerous charitable organizations. He was a man of few words in life, so when he happened upon this poem it summed up how he felt about leaving us. Upon his illness he left it tucked in the mirror of his dresser where he would be sure his family would find it. <br /> <br />When I come to the end of the road, <br />and the sun has set for me, <br />I want no rites in a gloom filled room, <br />why cry for a soul set-free. <br />Miss me a little-but not too long, <br />and not with your hearts bowed low. <br />Remember the love that we all shared, <br />Miss me&ndash;but let me go. <br />This is a journey that we all must take, <br />and each must go alone. <br />It&rsquo;s all part of the Master&rsquo;s plan, <br />a step on the road to home. <br />When you are lonely and sick at heart, <br />go to the friends we know. <br />Bury your sorrows in doing good deeds, <br />Miss me-but let me go. <br /> <br /> <br />Maynard is survived by his sister: Vivian Goulden, Spryfield; Sons: Barry (Theresa) Victoria, B.C.; Shawn (Jamie Smith) Halifax; Daughter: Deborah MacKay, Dartmouth; Dear Friend and Niece: Helen (Dave) Murphy-Waterfall, Prospect; Grandsons: Colin and Ryan, B.C.; Granddaughter: Elizabeth, Dartmouth; Great Niece: Alayne (Jay) Murphy- Power, Bayside; Sister in laws: Evelyn Cox, Dartmouth and Evelyn M. Cox, Spryfield. Three generations of Nieces and Nephews. <br /> <br />Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie Jean (Kidney), Sisters: Jean (in infancy) and Mary Fairchild; Brothers: Russell and Jack; Nephew, James Murphy and Son in Law: Bill MacKay. <br /> <br />Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, Main Street. Cremation has taken place. At Maynard&rsquo;s request there will be no funeral service. Instead, a celebration of his life will be held at this facility in the spring of 2014. <br /> <br />For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Maynard please consider: The Canadian Red Cross, the Dartmouth General Hospital (Palliative Care) or Feed Nova Scotia. <br /> <br />The family would like to thank our family doctor: Dr. Francis Moriarity, for her support over the years. Dartmouth General&rsquo;s Dr. Mozon, Angela McFadden, Palliative Consult Nurse and all the doctors, nurses and staff of emergency, 3 East, West and 4 West for their compassionate care and support. We also would like to thank the organizations that stepped up to help Maynard in his time of need; The Canadian Red Cross, The Victoria Order of Nurses, Continuing Care Nova Scotia, and Northwood Home Care. Your support allowed Maynard to celebrate his 91st Birthday with his family, at home. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /></div>