WILCOX, PHYLLIS ERNA - Phyllis Erna Wilcox, 87, of Deep Cove, Grand Manan, passed away at the Grand Manan Hospital Sunday evening October 12th. Born in Seal Cove, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Rhoda (Foster) Nelson. Mrs. Wilcox was a devoted mother, an avid gardener and loved to work in her many beautiful flower beds around her home. She also worked for a short time as the assistant light keeper of Southern Head Light on Grand Manan, a member of the Seal Cove Baptist Church, and served as the Secretary Treasurer of the Sunday School for several years, and a member of the Womans Missionary Society. Mrs. Wilcox is survived by one daughter Elaine Maker (Rodger) of Deep Cove, one brother George Nelson (Geraldine) of Seal Cove, two grandchildren Andrew Maker of Seal Cove and Kevin Maker of North Head, as well as nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wilcox was predeceased by her husband Forrest Sherwood Wilcox (1987), one sister Vera Fleet, and one brother Elgie Nelson. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Seal Cove Baptist Church on Monday evening 7-9 PM, and on Tuesday 2-4 PM, 7-9 PM from where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 15th, at 1:00 PM with Rev. Robert Trites officiating, with interment to follow in the family plot in Hillside Cemetery, Seal Cove. The family has requested donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or to the Seal Cove Baptist Church Memorial Fund in memory of Mrs. Wilcox. Funeral arrangements in care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Route #776, Grand Manan, N.B., E5G 1G2. (506-662-3116 or www.ells.ca)