Anna M. Cox

WINSTED — Anna M. Cox, 98, formerly of Wetmore Avenue, died Nov. 24, 2009, at Laurel Hill Health Care Center following a brief illness.

Born in Middleboro, Mass., April 23, 1911, she was a daughter of the late Carrie (Armstrong) and George F. Cox. She had lived in Winsted since 1997. Prior to her retirement as head nurse, she had worked for the Traverse City State Hospital in Traverse City, Mich., for more than 30 years. She was a graduate of the Newark City Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1932, in Newark, N.J.

Her survivors include a nephew, David Cox and his wife, Marjorie, of Winsted; a niece, Kathlyn Campbell of Hamilton, Ohio; four great-nieces and nephews; and 12 great-great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Edwin Cox; and a sister, Mildred Elizabeth Cox.

Funeral services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family.  There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. To leave an online condolence, visit maloneyfuneral.com.

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