Violet Ann Melinda Cox

Cox, Violet “Wickie” Ann Melinda, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 27, 2009. Born in LaHave, Lunenberg County, she was the daughter of the late William Angus Wilkie and Ethel Melinda Publicover.In the early 1930’s she moved to Halifax and met her late husband, Henry. Married on Feb. 4, 1933 they had two children, Ronald and Barbara. Together they enjoyed 61 happy years until Henry encountered ill health and passed away in November, 1994.In Wickie’s earlier years, she and Henry participated in bowling leagues and enjoyed the Friday night social evenings at the Halifax Armories. Her home was always the central place where friends and family frequently visited. Wickie enjoyed playing cards her entire life, especially crib, and played nightly, which she did the night prior to her unexpected passing. Camping at Klahanie in Aylesford with family and friends was a regular weekend event for many years. She looked forward to the enjoyment of completing the weekly Friday Lexicon puzzle. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she always placed the needs of her family first. A pot of treats was always kept full for her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other visitors. And she enjoyed nothing more than a treat or a chocolate herself. She enjoyed watching the children at play and up until the last week would hold the babies on her lap. During the last few years while she enjoyed and followed various T.V. game shows, the DVD’s of Daniel O’Donnell were her favorite entertainment. They gave her many happy hours of his music that she so enjoyed with her family. She will be truly missed by her loving family and all those of whose lives she touched.She is survived by a son, Ronald (Elaine) and daughter, Barbara McKenna, Grandsons Joseph McKenna, Paul McKenna, Peter Cox, Granddaughters Dr. Avila Cox (Wright), and Melinda Cox. Great Grandchildren Ethan, Joshua, and Dylan Wright, Katie, Elizabeth, and Rebecca Cox, Beck and Rian MacKay, and Hayden Carras, niece Margaret Teal and nephew Bill Wilkie. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry J., brothers, William (Bill) and Margeson, daughter-in-law, Theresa Cox, and recently her sister-in-law Florence Cox. Cremation has taken place. Visitation and Memorial Service will be at J. Snows Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr. Visitation - Thursday, December 3rd 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Memorial Service in Chapel - Friday, December 4, at 10:00 a.m., Deacon Doug Clarke officiating. Reception will follow. Internment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Feed Nova Scotia, 213 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS, B3M 2J9, the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 8954, Halifax, NS, B3K 5M6, or any charity of choice. On-line condolences to: MeM.com