Obituary of Jack Cogswell

COGSWELL DOUG - At the Ridgewood Veterans Wing, Saint John, NB, on Saturday, February 14th, 2015; Jack “Doug” Vincent Cogswell, formerly of St. Stephen, NB, husband of the late Dorothy (McLeod) Cogswell & the late Doris (Leslie) Cogswell. Born in Fredericton, NB he is the son of the late Robert & Margaret (Morris) Cogswell. A veteran of World War II, Doug enlisted at the age of 23 years old with the Royal Rifles of Canada in December of 1944. He served with the Armed Forces in Canada, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. He received the 1939 – 45 Star; France – Germany Star; and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp. Doug is survived by his children; son Larry, of St Stephen, NB, Michael (Maria) of St. Catherine’s ON, grandchildren Jennifer & Stephanie, daughter Catherine Goleniec (Tony) of St. Stephen, NB, grandchildren Michael & Jamie, son Brian of Calais, ME, and son Joey (Amanda) of St. Stephen, NB, grandchildren Jessica & Nicholas, sister Joyce Harvey of Dartmouth, NS, brother Dale of Pickering, ON, several , nieces, nephews and cousins. Doug was predeceased by 2 sisters Phyllis & Margaret. By Dougs’ request there will be no visitation. A graveside service will take place in the spring at St. Stephen Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ridgewood Veterans Wing in Saint John, NB would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St Stephen, NB, E3L 2B2 (506 – 466 – 3110)