Margaret May Cox

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Margaret May Cox

POLAND — Margaret May Cox, 91, of Poland died Monday, August 27, 2012 at Ledgewood Manor in Windham. She was born in Fall River, MA on May 14, 1921, the daughter of Henry Cuthbert Almond and Melvina Johnson Almond. She was a loving mother and caregiver to many others, young and old, over the years.

She spent summers working at Camp Fernwood, then Tripp Lake Camp, retiring when she was 80. She was a member of the Lakeside Grange in West Poland and the Poland Busy Bees.

Mrs. Cox is survived by a son, Robert Bennett and his wife Diane; daughters, Brenda Marcotte and husband Leon, Nancy Shanning and husband Harold, Sr., and Janice Strout; grandsons, Jeffrey and Sarah Allen, Harold Shanning, Jr. and Shannon, Kevin Bennett and Allison, Robert Bennett and Angie and Matt Bennett and Rob; granddaughters, Jennifer Mayhan and John, Susan Miller and Paul, Bethany Allen, Kristina Spring and Scott; great-grandsons, Christian, Ben, Lucas, Nick, Matt and James and great-granddaughters, Rachael, Nicole, Brittany, Chelsey, Lily and Anna. She was predeceased by an infant son, Kedmond Bennett; brothers, George and Henry Almond; sister, Melvina Simmons; her second husband, Lewey Cox and loving friend, Arthur Higgins.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Poland Rescue and Fire. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls. On-line condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.