COLE, Michael Paxton of Digby passed away at Grand View Manor, Berwick, on November 21, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born in Ebley, England, he was a son of the late Percy and Millicent (Paxton) Cole. Michael was involved with the Sea Cadets and Navy League most of his life. He is survived by his wife Mabel "Jean" (McGinn) Cole; sons, Patrick Andrew (Vickielynn Burns) Cole, New Minas, James Percy (Sissel Ekness), Newport Station; grandsons, Paxton Cole, Mason Cole;   step grandsons, Robbie Deveau, Randy  Deveau,  Chad Ponsford, Kurt Ponsford; step great  grandchildren, Kayla Rita Hill, Trevor Joseph Hill Deveau, MacKenzie Marie Tremere Deveau, Gaétan  Daniel Deveau, Gabriel Joseph Tremere Deveau and Aislyn Holly Marie Bonnanfant.  Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother, Patrick Cole; daughter, Julie Elizabeth Cole and step great grandson, Alexander Joseph Deveau.  Cremation has taken place.  A gathering for family and friends will be held from 2-4 pm, Saturday, December 1 ^st at the home of Patrick and Vickielynn Cole, 9606 Commercial St. New Minas. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St.1-855-825-3448. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of choice. On line guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com