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Monday, February 28, 2022
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Karen Leil-MacDonald posted a condolence
Friday, January 7, 2022
Sharon, I am incredibly saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Prayers are going up for comfort during your time of loss. Please accept my deepest condolences and know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs.
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Nonya posted a condolence
Friday, January 7, 2022
Mr. Alexander had a daughter named Rachelle. Unfortunate she was not mentioned.
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myrna macleod posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Sharon, my thoughts and prays are with you and Bill's family.
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Sheila Grant posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Sharon, I am so very sorry to hear of Bill's sudden passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs.
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Helene (Madden) Marchand posted a condolence
Saturday, December 25, 2021
Dear Jane I am thinking of you at this difficult time. I didn’t know Bill but he sounds like a remarkable man who loved to teach and nature. Your memories will always keep him alive. God Bless You and your family. Give my regards to Bob. Helene
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Sherry Cheek posted a condolence
Saturday, December 25, 2021
I had the pleasure of teaching with Bill in Westville High School. He had a great, dry sense of humor. My condolences to his family Sherry Cheek
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Marsha & Adam Burden posted a condolence
Saturday, December 25, 2021
Deepest condolences to all of Bills siblings and family.
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Joan Louise Brown posted a condolence
Friday, December 24, 2021
Dear Sharon: I was so saddened to read of your husband’s passing. How quickly life changes . Sending hugs and condolences. So sorry for your loss . Joan Louise
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David A. Hayman posted a condolence
Friday, December 24, 2021
To the family of late Mr. Alexander, my deepest condolences at this difficult time. Bill was my science teacher during my year;s at WHS, and was one who was well respected amoung students and staff, and taught with great compassion . I will always remember him very foundly. " May peace be with you " David Hayman, Westville
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Douglas Creed posted a condolence
Friday, December 24, 2021
He was one of the most respected teachers at Westville High School and set a precedent for other teachers to follow. I believe he referred to his classroom as Channel 32 and would say that it was a calm, quiet and peaceful Channel. We need more teachers like Mr. Alexander. Channel 32 is now silent but I will remember it fondly. Thank you Mr. Alexander.
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Wilfred Hambly posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
So sorry to hear about my cousin Bill’s passing. As children Bill & his brother Arthur and my brother Arthur & I had some great times fishing, golfing and just hanging out on PEI . The 4 of us had great times together sharing and lots & lots of laughter. The good ole days. I wish to pass on my condolences to the family. God Bless Cousin Wilfred
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Krista MacLellan posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Mr Alexander was a wonderful teacher and I’m sorry to hear of his passing. My sympathies to the family.
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George and Rosalie Frazee posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
So sorry for the loss of your brother, sincerest condolences.
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Marg Goodyear posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
I was so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We taught together WHS for many years. My thoughts are with you Sharon in this time of sorrow and shock. Bill was truly a remarkable teacher and person!
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Joseph Young posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Mr. Alexander was a gentleman and a fine teacher. I have a lot of fond memories of him teaching me science. My condolences to his family, Joseph Young.
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Alice and Harold Mackay posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Judy ,Sheldon and family. We were so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We are thinking of you.
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Kathy Cyr posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Jane, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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Harold lacey posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Sharon: so sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. We worked together a very long time and even managed to wet a line together and share some fly tying. The peace of Christ be with you. Mister L.
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Nancy Walsh posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Mr Alexander was one of my favs. He demanded respect and he gave it in return. He always had our attention so he was able to teach us. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Ada Beaton posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Sharon, so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My sincerest condolences to you.
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Harold White posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Jane, Sorry to learn of your dads passing. May it ease the sorry to know that others are thinking of you at this difficult time.
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Karen MacLean posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Sharon, I am sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My sincere condolences to you and Bill's family.
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Bruce Fraser posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Here's the final yearbook Mr. Alexander appeared in - 1997 his retirement and dedication page :) I will always remember his wit and smile!
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Bruce Fraser posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
I was privileged to have Mr. Alexander as a teacher at WHS. I have attached a photo of him in the earliest WHS Yearbook I found him in - 1974. I posted a link to his obituary on the WHS Facebook page and their are dozens of wonderful heartfelt condolences and remembrances of him as a great teacher, mentor and as a man with a great sense of humour who cared for his students!
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Gale & Mike MacKenzie posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Our very sincerest sympathy to you Sharon, the Alexander’s Jane, Judy, Robyn and their families with the loss of you husband and brother. It is so difficult to lose a loved one but along with the shock is devastating. Please know your friends share in your loss. Sincerest sympathy Mike and Gale
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Gale & Mike MacKenzie posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Our very sincerest sympathy to you Sharon, the Alexander’s Jane, Judy, Robyn and their families with the loss of you husband and brother. It is so difficult to lose a loved one but along with the shock is devastating. Please know your friends share in your loss. Sincerest sympathy Mike and Gale
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Paula MacDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Sharon ..I am so very sorry to hear of Bills passing . …my thoughts are also with Jane ,Judy and Robin and family .
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Kelli (Charrier) Skinner posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
So saddened to hear of Mr Alexander's passing. He was a great teacher who showed us, if you give respect you get respect...and after all these years, I still cringe at the thought of that bubble gum bottle!
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Christopher Chamberlain posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Very saddened to hear of Mr. Alexander's passing. It has been some time since high school, butbi always remembered him as he was my favorite teacher. My condolences to his family and friends. He was a very nice man.
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Betty Kirk posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Dear Sharon, Deepest condolences on Bills passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Betty Kirk
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Les & Tammy Hambly posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Our sincere condolences to your family.
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Lynda & Colin Dorrington posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
So sorry to learn of Mr.Alexander ‘s passing he was greatly respected as a person and a teacher we at Westville High School were so fortunate to have known him , our deepest condolences to his family.
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John Stewart posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Mr. Alexander was a wonderful teacher and one of the many teachers at Westville High that resulted in my entering the teaching profession. My condolences to his family.
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Kathy Sutherland posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Sincere condolences to Sharon and all of Bill’s family.
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Shelley MacDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
My sincere condolences to Sharon and all the family.
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Kathy MacDougall posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Dear Sharon, so sorry to hear about Bill. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending deepest sympathy and hugs - Kathy
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Tara Gillis posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
He was a great teacher. He was kind, thoughtful and passionate about teaching and his students. Sincere condolences to his family.
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George & Pauline Henaut posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Lifting the Family in prayer as we recall fond memories of our life experiences shared with Bill! Blessings! George & Pauline Henaut
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Marlene &Hilton Adams MacLennan posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Sending sincere condolences in the passing of our cousin Bill. I have fond memories as a child visiting his homestead and him as a teen.
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David Avery posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Very, very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He taught or tried to teach me math in grade seven. I was not real good at it. Years later I was privileged to be teaching school in a classroom next to his. He would give me the old nod when he thought I did something right in the hallway during supervision. We would talk salmon fly tying and compare flies. I actually met he and Sharon one July day I believe at the Crow's Nest Pool on the famous St. Mary's River. I was honoured to speak at his retirement and tried not to break down as he meant that much to me. Good fishing and tight lines Bill.
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Theresa MacDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Alexander's passing. I always enjoyed his class. Math was made fun with his humor.
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Jason marc Charrier posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Sorry to hear of his passing. I remember when he taught us to interpret and write down our dreams, which i still do today.
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John Jennings posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
My heart-felt condolences to Bill's family. I taught beside Bill for a short time in the early 90's. He was good mentor and we shared our love of tying and fly fishing.
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Carol Alderson posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing . Sincere sympathy.
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Dawn Tracey Brandes posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Alexander's passing. I remember him fondly as part of a cohort of great teachers who made the scary transition to high school so much easier. Sincere condolences to his family.
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Kelly Fraser posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
He was a great teacher. He taught me in grade 8 and I never forgot him. I was diagnosed with a Learning disability in Math because he was the first teacher to care and not blame it on laziness. My condolences to his Family. Rest peacefully Mr. Alexander.
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Peggy Dennis posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
So sorry to hear of this. Mr Alexander was a great teacher. Lots of lessons learned in his class, and not just the ones about math. My sympathies to his family.
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Vicky Graham posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a great teacher and former colleague . He was always fair to his students . My condolences to his wife and family.
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Kathleen (Kay) Linkletter posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
I remember spending many lively and fun filled hours with Billy when we were children. I have some lovely pictures that captures these great times. Over the years we did not see each other very often. The memories of our youth were and will always be dear to me. My deepest sympathy to his wife and his brother and sisters. May God grant you peace. 1st cousin Kathleen Ellis
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Wanda Leese posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Mr. Alexander was one of the teachers I have always felt most lucky to have learned from. Way back in grade eight science class he taught us “how” to study. Sounds funny but what a gift he gave us! Deepest sympathies to Judy, Sharon and families.
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Donna Baillie posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
So sorry to hear of Mr. Alexander’s passing.They just don’t make them like that anymore. He was one of the best & made learning fun. Still remember his stories about fighting the big salmon for hours only to sometimes lose it just when reeling it in. It was obvious he loved the outdoors. Thoughts & prayers are with you all.❤️
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Tom Foley posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Sorry to hear about Bill’s passing.He was a dedicated teacher who always gave 100 percent.We taught together at Westville High for 27 years.We would have lively discussions about hockey as he was a Boston fan and I cheered Montreal.
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Elaine and David Jessop posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Our sincere condolences to all the family. Cousin Elaine (Ellis) and husband, David
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Bradley Stewart posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
I was saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He was a wonderful teacher and colleague, and had a terrific sense of humour. My condolences to his wife and family.
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Chris Chaulker posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
I was not the best student through high school but I always enjoyed science. Mr. Alexander was one of the best teachers.
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