Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Notre-Dame Hospital, Montreal, on July 11, 2013, at the age of 53. Dear son of the late Gérald Cox and Suzanne Bates. Beloved husband of Anne-Marie Vaz. Devoted father of Whitney Cox (Adam Fata). Dear brother of Linda (Craig) Rees, Mark (Oliver Brueck) and Barry. He also leaves many nephews, nieces, in-laws, extended family and many friends. Predeceased by a sister Colleen Hollister. Family and friends are invited at Racine, Robert & Gauthier Beauchamp, 180 Montreal Rd., Ottawa on Sunday, July 14, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Maison des Greffés Lina Cyr (www.maisondesgreffes.com) would be appreciated. "His light will forever shine on us and through us."