RIP: Longford mourns death of 'wonderful family man and great storyteller'
Late Edward (Eddie Joe / Ned) Cox, Tullyvrane, Lanesboro, Longford and formerly of Carn, Carrickboy and Drumlish, County Longford
From a family that gave so much to Lanesboro and our community it was fitting that another member of the Cox family should move to Lanesboro following his retirement and his death on Friday, June 12 comes less than six months after his beloved wife Leona who passed away on Christmas Day 2025.
Ned Cox, a brother of Mae Casey, Lehery and the late Mickie Cox along with his wife and son Aron retired to Lanesboro following a lifetime working in Canada, England and Longford.
In his earlier life Ned was a very competent footballer with Ardagh and won a number of medals with the club – at that time his parish of Legan had no club and he played with the neighbouring Ardagh. He was a man that had a great eye for detail and creativity and his skill set was recognised far and wide.
Ned was a wonderful family man and the passing of Leona saddened him greatly and joy of his life was Aron and his daughter-in-law Patricia and his grandchildren Amy, Sarah and Daniel.
He was a man with many great stories to tell of his working times and the characters he met; he was deep into his family history and spent many hours and days exploring the family tree.
Ned was a great character and loved nothing more than creating little bits of devilment to catch others out and never minded when the devilment was turned back on himself.
Anyone that met or worked with Ned will recall all the great times, the talented and creative mind and the generous man he was.
Ned’s passing will sadden the hearts of the many that knew him and remember him with great fondness for his kindness and generosity.
Ned’s remains reposed on Sunday, June 14 at Glennon’s Funeral Home and on Monday the Mass of the Resurrection took place in St. Mary’s Church and following Mass he was laid alongside his beloved wife Leona in Clonbonny Cemetery.
To his son Aron, his sister Mae Casey, his brother John, his daughter-in-law Patricia, his grandchildren Amy, Sarah and Daniel, extended family, relatives and many friends we extend our deepest sympathy.