Arthur L. Cox Sr.

October 20, 1936 - April 2, 2021

FITCHBURG - Arthur L. “Bud” Cox, Sr, 84, of Fitchburg, died Friday, April 2, 2021, at Health Alliance - Leominster Hospital. Mr. Cox born in Fitchburg, October 20, 1936, a son of the late Arthur E. and Marjorie (Moreland) Cox, and was a lifelong Fitchburg resident. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served from 1957 to 1961. Bud worked at the former Great American Chemical from 1966 to 1981 then went to work at the Claremont Flock Corporation in Leominster until his retirement in 1996. He was a member of the Eastwood Club, St. Joseph Club, and the 276 Park Association. Bud enjoyed fishing and bingo and was an avid fan of Boston sports fan. His wife of 47 years, Germaine M. “Gerry” (Berube) Cox died in 2012. He leaves two sons, Robert J. Hurtubise and his wife Roxanne of Fitchburg, Arthur L. "Artie" Cox, Jr. and his wife Patty of Rindge, NH; two daughters, Elena M. Cox and her fiancé Al DeGreenia of Shirley, Paula Germain of Leominster; his brother, David A. Cox of Leominster; eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. He also leaves his beloved yorkie, Elvis. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM Wednesday April 7, 2021, in St. Joseph's Church, 49 Woodland Street, Fitchburg. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Calling hours are 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmy Fund, Dana Farber Cancer, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.