Joan Ellen Dade Coxof Groton GROTON -- Joan Ellen Dade Cox passed away Friday October 28, 2011 after a lengthy illness at her home with loved ones by her side. She leaves her loving husband William Cox, 3 daughters Deborah and David Houser of Va., Sandra and Paul Morin of Ma. and Rhonda Auger of Ma., 5 grandchildren Daniel and Amanda Houser of Fl., Timothy Morin and Sarah Morin of Ma., Alan Auger and Tyler Auger of Ma., 2 sisters Patricia and Bill Swanburg of Fl. and Emily Kern of AZ. COX -- Services will be Private. Donations in Joan's memory can be made to Children's Hospital (ECMO Unit), One Autumn St. #731, Boston, Ma. 02215. Arrangements by Badger Funeral Home, Groton. please see www.badgerfuneral.com