COX, Harold Edgar - 95, died Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Harold died peacefully with his family close by. Harold was predeceased by his wife, Ethel Rebecca (Lynch) of Spaniard’s Bay, Nfld; his parents, Frank and Theresa (Gayton) Cox; brother, Eugene and sister, Helen (Caswell). He is survived by his son, Ron (Betty); his grandson, Kirk (Josie) and great-grandsons, Nathan and Ryan; two nephews and their families. When Canada declared war in 1939, Harold volunteered for service the next day, serving in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. After D-Day, he transferred from anti-aircraft to infantry and shipped overseas, where he trained in England. He joined the fighting in Belgium and was involved in the Liberation of Holland. The war ended for him when he was wounded in Germany during the Battle for the Goch-Kalkar Road in February, 1945. He was proud to have served with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry. Twice he was able to return to Holland, where he participated in the Liberation of Holland Anniversary celebrations. After the war, Harold ran his own business, and over the years, his life-long love of cartooning led him to become the editorial cartoonist for the Yarmouth Vanguard from 1966 to his retirement. Since then, he has continued crafting numerous cartoon strips and story lines for his personal enjoyment. Harold loved meeting young people and freely gave his time to schools and churches to help young people understand the role of Canadians in WWII and to share his personal experiences. He will be greatly missed. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Yarmouth. Visitation was held Sunday, February 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. from Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel with a Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 61 Yarmouth service held at 7:30 p.m. A funeral service was held Monday, February 20, at 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Father Doug Chard officiated. A reception followed at the church hall. Interment to be held at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Maple Grove or High School Memorial Clubs; or to the charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guestbook on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net