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The obituary notice of Peter COX

Coventry, 26/05/1946 - 29/01/2026 (Age 79) | Published in: Coventry Telegraph.

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PeterCOXPeter Cox passed away peacefully on 29th January 2026, aged 79, after a long battle with ill health.

Much loved brother of Cliff and Ken, uncle to Mark, Sharon, Jenny and Alan and his many great nieces and nephews. Pete will be missed by all his family and friends.

A lifelong friend to many in the football and cricket communities where he helped raise many thousands of pounds for charity. Pete was a former referee and umpire.

A funeral service will take place on Friday 27th at Canley Crematorium at 14.30.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in Pete's memory to Major Boyd Carpenter Football Cup or Coventry and District Cricket League either by donation box at the chapel or

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Grimmett and Timms Funeral Directors, 118 Albany Road, CV5 6NV, 02476674746.
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Major Boyd Carpenter Football Cup
Coventry and District Cricket League
For all the donations given
23/03/2026
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RIP Coxy. a friend for over 50 years i will miss you so much
LARRY WATSON
12/03/2026
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LARRY WATSON
12/03/2026
Deepest sympathy from all at Christ The King football club
Donation left by Christ The King Football Club
02/03/2026
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Donation left by Peter Hancock
28/02/2026
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A very likeable man Peter well known for his umpiring and refereeing and a character he refereed mañy a game I played in RIP Peter Rog Taylor
Roger Taylor
20/02/2026
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R.I.P. Pete good friend and great umpire no more pain or dialysis too go through rest well old pal
Steven Heath
18/02/2026
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Steven Heath
18/02/2026
A great character at the post office and cricket umpire and football ref and sad to hear about his long walk back to the pavilion.
Johns Sutton
17/02/2026
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Johns Sutton
17/02/2026