Roderick Ernest "Roddie" Cox
Cox, Roderick Ernest ”Roddie”, 55, Bass River, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was the son of the late Ernest William and Hazel Mae (Marshall) Cox.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years Edwina Dyment; son Roderick; daughter Amanda; grandson Isaac; brother Roland “Rollie”; sisters Hilda and Bessie; 5 nieces; 1 nephew; many great nieces and great nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Richard; sister Betty; sister-in-law Amy (Hatfield) Cox; brother-in-law Steve Crowell.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Visitation will take place on Sunday, May 17th from 1:00 pm until funeral service time at 2:00 pm in the Riverside United Church, Bass River. Rev. Florence Antle-Brison will officiate with a reception to follow in the church hall. Burial will take place at a later date. Donations in Roddie’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Private messages of condolence can be sent to the family by viewing Roderick’s obituary and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com