Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24th, at his residence after a three year battle with cancer in his 89th year.
Beloved husband of Margaret. Loved father of Dave (Diane) Cox and Linda (Mike) Willis. Loving grandfather of Erica Cox, Julie (Chris) Hoy and Lindsay Cox. Great grandfather of Maddie Hoy. Will be dearly missed by many friends and relatives.
Special thanks to Dr. Stevens and nursing staff at Grand River Hospital, Dr. Martin and staff, and to Danny Lui at Prime Care Pharmacy.
Friends will be received at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Wednesday from 10–11am. Funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre. Interment at Rockwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Gordon L. Cox in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph Arboretum. Dedication service, Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 2:30 p.m.