BC December 16, 1916

Private Thomas Coxall, reported killed in action, was born at Wigston, near Leicester, England. He came to Paris three years ago and was employed in the Sweater Dept, of Penman's Limited. He enlisted in the 76th Battalion, going over to England with a draft in Sept., 1915, and later crossed over to France with a signalling corps. While in Paris the late Private Coxall was an active member of the local football club. He was a member of the Congregational Church. His relatives reside in England; one brother is convalescing from wounds while another is serving at the front. 

Note: Falsely reported Killed in Action

BX August 5, 1965

Thomas Coxall, 74 of 151 Willow Street, Paris, died Wednesday in the Willett Hospital.  He was born in Leicester, England, and lived in Paris for more than 50 years; Mr. Coxall was formerly employed with Penman’s Limited.  He was a member of St. James’ Anglican Church, served in the First World War, was a member of the Canadian Legion, the Paris Lawn Bowling Club, St. John’s Masonic Lodge.  Surviving besides his wife the former Gertrude Weston, are a son, Alfred of Winnipeg; two daughters, Mrs. John (Jean) Wilson of Toronto, Mrs. George (Donna) mason of Paris; one brother, Edgar and three sisters, Miss Emily, Miss Jessie, Mrs. William (Frances) Brunger all in Leicester, England; nine grandchildren. A son Thomas, died in 1933 and a grandson Wayne, died in 1958.  Mr. Coxall is at the Bruce B. Smith Funeral Home, Paris, for service Saturday at 3.30 p.m.  Interment will be in Paris Cemetery.