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Born in Peterborough, England, Charlotte died peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, Ontario on June 21, 2026.
Charlotte is survived by her daughter Emma Coxall, her son-in-law Tim Coxall in Stamford, UK, step-son John Cockerill & daughter-in-law Julia Cockerill of Don Mills, Ontario & step-daughter Kate Cockerill of Vancouver, and her sister, Gillian Mackley in Norwich, UK.
Charlotte will be missed by her grandchildren Benjamin & Oliver Coxall; Jennifer Parrett, Kristy Shortall & James Cockerill; and Hannah Weston & Oliver Boles.
She is pre-deceased by her step-daughter, Sarah Cockerill in 2001 (Surrey, BC), and husband, Art Cockerill in 2016 (Cobourg, ON).
There will be no funeral or memorial gathering. Charlotte hoped that her friends might consider making donations in her memory to the Cobourg Public Library.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Public Library
Emma and family, with sincere condolences. Charlotte and I worked together at General Foods Research from 1966 to 1969. It was great to see her in Cobourg every so often over the years. Enjoy your many memories.
Emma and Family, Our sincere condolences. She will be missed. May fond memories of Charlotte be with you all always. Taryn and Bob ( Maria’s Quay neighbours)
We were so sorrry to hear of Charlotte's death. She was so witty and well informed. It was really enjoyable to discuss literature with her. She had strong opinions but could argue them very persuasively. When our parents visited each year from the UK we really enjoyed meeting up with her at Tom and Anne's. She and Art were unique. They had so many memories of life in England. Our condolences to the whole family.
I took a writing class with Charlotte years ago and she wrote a lovely piece about a knitting shop that I absolutely loved. So of course whenever I ran into her my first question was “Are you writing?” I have not seen Charlotte for years but she’s like a ray of sunshine in my memory, always gracious, and always a joy to talk to. My deepest condolences to family and friends.
I knew Charlotte primarily as a member of Victoria Hall Volunteers on which she was a very active and valuable member. Charlotte never hesitated to contribute and speak her mind, often with strong opinions on certain issues, and, as such, she was a formidable force and this intimidated many. I personally was not intimated by her but rather I greatly respected her and her ability and confidence in herself and her opinions. I considered it a badge of honour when she confessed to me to being intimidated by me! My sympathies to her family whom she spoke of often.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Charlotte. Ours thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Sending love xx
Met Charlotte when she moved into Legion Village. I served her on the dining room, she always made me laugh. Have missed her since her departure from the Village. Condolences to her family
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Public Library
Sending our deepest condolences to you all at this sad time. I met Charlotte only a handful of times over my long friendship with Emma but she made me feel so welcome, every time was a pleasure. With Love from Emma J and family.
Dear Emma and your entire family, Your mum was a wonderful, brilliant person. I always enjoyed talking with her. She always asked what was happening, with real interest. As a teenager I would try and avoid that question, but there was no escaping :) She was a truly great friend to my mum and dad. Lots of laughs over many good years. Love to you all.
Emma and family, our sincere and heartfelt condolences!
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Public Library
Emma and Kate, very sorry to hear of Charlotte's passing. Over the years she was a great friend to my mother, Anne. Emma, I will always remember one time while babysitting you, you showed me a suitcase full of new books that your mother had bought for you to foster your growth as an emerging reader. She was a force for the powers of a good book.
Emma, We are terribly saddened by Charlotte’s passing and we send you our thoughts and prayers. Stephen Della Casa and Jennifer Gillard.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Public Library
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Public Library
I met Charlotte on a few occasions when she was back in the UK visiting Emma and her boys. She was a lovely woman. To my dear friend Emma, and all your family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Love from Charlie, Phil, Sasha & Jess xx
Emma, Kate and families... I am so sorry to hear this. Charlotte was a lovely and sassy lady.. please accept my condolences and love to you all. Tina
My first foreign trip was to Cobourg to stay with Aunt Charlotte and Uncle Art when I was very little, with my mum and brother Giles. I visited many more times including on my own when I was a student, and then with my partner Bill in 2016 when we reminisced about Art and childhood memories. We shared a love of reading and supporting the library seems a perfect way to remember her .
I will make a contribution to the library in her name
I was thinking of Charlotte recently and wondering how she was doing…She was a vibrant and intelligent woman, a tour de force in any group she participated in…condolences to her family…I have missed her presence at CFUW these past few years…she had a sparkling and penetrating wit!
My sincere condolences to Emma, Kate and family. She was a very intelligent woman with many comments that were straight from the cuff. I will miss her dearly.
Sending my deepest condolences to the families.
Happy memories of Charlotte. Our sincere condolences.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Public Library
My condolences to all of Charlotte’s family on her loss. Charlotte worked for many years at the Medical Center with my mother, Winnie Mitchell. I later got to know Charlotte as a member of the CFUW book club, where she was a valued member for her enthusiasm for good literature and her wry humour. We have all missed her, since her accident.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Public Library