Claudia J. Cox Obituary (1946 - 2024)

Old Town - Claudia (Chute) Cox, 77, passed away peacefully at her daughters’ home on January 26, 2024, after a long battle with cancer surrounded by family and friends. She was born on November 28, 1946 in Lewiston Maine, to Winfred and Winifred (Field) Chute. They moved to Connecticut early in Claudia's life and she had a wonderful childhood. Claudia graduated from Milford (CT) High School. She fell in love with her soul mate and future husband, Hollis and they married in 1967. They lived a very full life filled with laughter, love and friendship, together they raised three daughters. After her husband's passing, Claudia moved to Maine with her youngest daughter. Over the years she worked in grocery stores and in retail, later settling in working in the dining halls at the UMaine -Orono campus. After Claudia retired, she enjoyed working part-time in the school cafeterias. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gifting her creations to her loved ones, spending time with her grandchildren and extended family, as well as spending time with friends. Claudia is survived by her daughters, Robin Greenwood and husband Brandon of Tennessee, Roxanne Cearfoss and husband James of Texas and Jennifer Murray and husband Scott of Old Town; sister, May Cox and partner Alan of Connecticut; her grandchildren, Blaine, Ariana, Robert and Holly and many nieces, nephews and close friends and family. She was loved by all that met her. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Hollis and her brother, Richard Chute. Friends may call from 1-2PM on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St. Old Town, ME. At 2PM, there will be a celebration of Claudia’s life at the funeral home with Rev. Scott Benner presiding.