Robert G. "Bob" Cox 1940 - 2008 Peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital on Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 at the age of 68 years. Survived by his loving wife, Esther (nee Caissie); son, Bruce (Debbie); and grandchildren, Grace and Thomas. A friend to many, brother-in-law to Ron (Joanne), Gerry (Linda), Maurice (Sheila) Caissie and Nadine (Normand) LeBlanc; uncle to several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Walter and Pearl Cox. Bob began his career with Transport Canada in Moncton in 1960 as an Air Traffic Control Assistant. In 1983 Bob re-located to Ottawa as National President of the Union of Canadian Transport Employees, prior to retiring in 1996. Bob was a Board member for the South Nation Conservation Authority and an active volunteer for various organizations within the community. Bob served as Ontario Director for the Golden Retriever Club of Canada and proudly served as its National President from 2005-2008. He was a member of the Maritime Golden Retriever Club as well as the Canadian Kennel Club. Bob was predeceased by his special friend and buddy CH MOTCH Fyreglo's First and Foremost WC "Cabot". Special thanks to Dr. Scott and Dr. Fitzgibbon, Palliative Care Team and Gini Jarvis at the Ottawa General Hospital. Friends are invited to visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road (at Aviation Parkway) on Sunday, August 17th, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Service will be held in the St. Laurent Chapel on Monday, August 18th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences/Donations/Tributes at www.mcgarryfamily.ca 613-748-1200