Menu

Search by Name

Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Share Obituary

COX
/
Richard COX
COX
/
Richard COX

Richard Anthony COX

Richard COX Obituary

Retired GP. On July 9, 2023, peacefully at Ilam Life Care, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, who died in March. Cherished father of Bridget, Elizabeth, Katherine, Helena, Charlotte and Genevieve, and father-in-law of Simon, Peter and Justin. Treasured Grandad of his fifteen grandchildren and Great-grandad to his seven adoring great-grandchildren. Beloved brother-in-law, uncle and friend to his extensive family. Special thanks to the staff at Ilam Life Care for their compassion and care of Richard in his last days. A private funeral was held on Thursday, July 13.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Press on Jul. 15, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard COX

Not sure what to say?

7 Entries

Jim Douglas

November 6, 2023

Condolences to the Cox family (just found out, Nov.) in the loss of both of my treasured friends Dick and Margaret from 1960's Westport days.

Love to you all

Jim Douglas

Susan Philpott

August 8, 2023

Condolences to the Cox family, Dr Cox was the loveliest GP in Granity in the 1960's , loved by many who new him. He will be missed. kind regards Susan Philpott (nee Smith)

Jill Newby

July 28, 2023

RIP Dad .

Kathryn Allen

July 17, 2023

My Mum's GP for many years. They had the West Coast in common and often talked about their time spent there. Very highly thought of.

Kath Allen

Norma O'DEA nee Shearer

July 16, 2023

Deepest sympathy to the whanau of Dr Cox. Have fondest memories of him. They certainly dont make Drs like him very often now. From Norma O'DEA (nee Shearer) from Millerton

Owen Brewster

July 16, 2023

Very sad to hear of Dr Cox's passing. A great GP, and gentle man.

Bryan Lamplough

July 15, 2023

Very sorry to hear of your loss great memories of the Cox family while in Granity from the Lamplough family

Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results

Memorial Events
for Richard COX

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.