It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of Dr. Michael Cox, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, who passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 4, 2019,
He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Cox; his five children, Matthew (Annette), Isla (Kam), Sarah (Michael), Adrian (Taylor), and Ben, and his seven grandchildren, Makaila, Alexander, Tatiana, Alice, Ben, Clare and Julia.
Michael had a unique way of leaving a lasting impression on those he met. His kindness, interest in others, and gentle spirit allowed him to connect with so many. He led a diverse personal and professional life, during which he practiced medicine throughout Canada and abroad.
A Celebration of Michael’s Life will be held on Sunday, April 14th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria BC.
Donations, if desired, may be made to Our Place Society (www.ourplacesociety.com/donate) in lieu of flowers.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Saddened to hear of Dr. Michael Cox’s sudden passing. It was an honour to work with him. My condolences to his family during this difficult time.
I had the pleasure of working with “Michael” in the operating room. He always operated on a first name basis.
A gentleman with many talents. Such a loss!
My thoughts are with his family.
I was a RN and colleague in LDR for 20 years. He was always kind to his patients and RNs. My sincere condolences to his family whom he cherished.
Michael was a colleague for many years. I will always remember his caring, gentle manner, and his smile. He was a true gentleman, ever taking the time and an interest in those around him. He will be sadly missed
My sincere condolences to the Cox family.
I was truly sadden to hear of Dr. Cox passing, he was well loved on LDR and will always be remembered and missed.
We’ve lost a lovely friend and colleague.
Dear Cynthia, Ben, Adrian, and the rest of your wonderful family.
It took us all by complete shock hearing the news of Michael’s passing. Ben, I know how much you will miss your Dad, and how much you looked up to him. Just as you looked up to your Dad, so many of your close friends, including myself, look up to you. We are thinking of all of you at this very difficult time. He will be missed by all of you, and so many others.
I would like to give my deepest condolences to Cynthia and the Cox family at this sad time. Dr. Cox always spoke so proudly of you all. I will always remember him as a kind, soft spoken true gentleman and an amazing healer. He had a spectacular memory for facts and because of this connected with people in an extraordinary way that made an individual, patient, colleague or friend, feel special. He once told me he loved reading medical journals and he wasn’t teasing. Having a wealth of information at his fingertips he could speak on any subject medical or otherwise it seemed. He will be missed by so many.
I had the good fortune of working with Dr. Cox my entire nursing career. I will miss his gentle approach with our patients. I will also miss his hallway hugs as he made rounds. Most poignantly I will remember him as the physician who cared for me during a sad and difficult time in my personal life. He was a special man indeed. My condolences to all his family ❤️
I worked with Dr. Cox for 30 years on the Mother babe unit at Victoria General. I met him on his first day on the Labour Delivery Unit. Even though he was not working that day, he had popped in to introduce himself as the new guy. I remember most his wonderful smile as he asked how I was doing. I said fine, as fine as anyone would be at 9 cm and just wanting the baby out. He would always joke that he appreciated the fact that I had named my son Michael after him. My condolences to his family. He was so proud of all his children and grandchildren.