Obituary of Diane Lee Cox

Diane Cox passed away unexpectedly at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center on Tuesday morning, October 8, 2019.  She was 62 years old.

Born in Concord, Diane was raised in Lexington and a 1975 graduate of Lexington High School. At the age of 16, while still in high school, Diane was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Diane courageously battled and defeated the disease and was blessed to be cancer free for over 40 years. 

 Diane lived in Medford for many years, and worked as a bookkeeper for various companies in the area.   She was a quiet woman who loved her family and her close circle of friends.   She enjoyed trips to the casino with her friends and an occasional trip to a destination that was warm and tropical.   Nothing brought her greater joy than being with her nieces and nephews and celebrating their accomplishments. 

Diane was the beloved daughter of the late Marjorie (Wagner) Cox and Kenneth Cox.  She was the loving sister of Steven & his wife Karen of Stoneham, Kevin & his wife Donna of Bedford, Sandra Domings & her husband Richard of Lexington, Linda Cormier & her husband Jack of Florida, Deborah Cruz & her husband Dennis of Bridgewater and the late Michael Cox.  Diane is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews and 10 great nieces and nephews as well as many cousins and friends.  Visiting hours will be held at the Edward V Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (Exit 34 off Rt., 128/95 Woburn side) on Saturday, October 26 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.  Funeral Services and Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Diane may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice.