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William George ALEXANDER

Male 1928 - 2021  (92 years)


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  1. 1.  William George ALEXANDER was born on 5 Jul 1928 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada (son of William Henry ALEXANDER and Ruby Isobel RICHARDSON); died on 25 Jan 2021 in Parry Sound, , Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: E86604E5B9BD4523BEDDECB43900EFA51D79
    • Obituary: Jan 2021

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    In Celebration of
    William (Bill) George Alexander
    July 5, 1928 - January 25, 2021
    Peacefully, on Monday, January 25, 2021, at Lakeland Long Term Care, at the age of 92. Bill was the beloved husband of Ruth for 70 years, and a devoted family man. Cherished father of Margaret Colbear (Bob), Peter Alexander (Frances) and Judy Ryeland (Nick).

    Adored grandfather of 6; Becky Agar (Mike), Kimberly Ferris (Mark) Adam Ryeland (Julie), Geoff Ryeland (Macy), Connor Ryeland, and Sam Alexander.

    Much loved great grandfather of 8; Matthew Agar, Tim Agar, Andrew Ferris, Audrey Ferris, Nicole Ryeland, Paige Ryeland, Nathan Ryeland, and William Ryeland.

    A long time resident of Etobicoke, he volunteered with the Toronto Accessibility Committee and the Disability Steering Committee, where he was affectionately known as "Big Bad Bill". His other volunteer work included Trillium Hospital Queensway site and Dorothy Ley Hospice. A famous phrase he would often repeat was: "Just Do It" In other words stop talking about it or writing reports about it and JUST DO IT! He was enduringly relentless. Bill had a way of working the back halls and holding conversations with high ranking people that left an impact. He was extremely well respected and got results, often with few words and that twinkle in his eye! Bill was very influential in the new wing at the Mississauga site, which is barrier free and wheelchair accessible throughout, and he was instrumental in having the airlines pressure the aircraft manufacturers to introduce ON-BOARD handicapped washrooms, a standard which has been adopted worldwide!'


    Bill was the type of guy that made the world a better place for all and won many awards for his volunteer work, of particular note he received the Community Action Award from Lieutenant Governor David Onley. As a mark of his community impact, he will soon be remembered by a Toronto Council Condolence Motion in February 2021.

    Bill graduated from Central Tech in 1946 as an Aircraft Mechanic, received his Air Engineer's Certificate in 1950, then worked for Ontario Hydro for almost 40 years as an Air Maintenance Engineer, where he travelled constantly across most areas of Ontario. Starting In 1966 he also volunteered as a Leader for Scouts Canada and Venturers where he was known as "Sarge" for more than 10 years.

    A Celebration of Life will be held outdoors in the summer, weather and COVID permitting.

    If desired, donations may be made to the West Parry Sound Health Centre www.wpshcf.com

    William married Ruth V MCCORD [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Judith May ALEXANDER

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Henry ALEXANDER was born on 29 Oct 1893 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada (son of George M ALEXANDER and Georgina Morin LISTER); died on 5 Jan 1937 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 41AE34987BD64309B7EE8E7187FCA2426310
    • Residence: 1901, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada

    William married Ruby Isobel RICHARDSON on 27 Jan 1916 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. Ruby (daughter of Charles Alex RICHARDSON and Annie SCOTT) was born on 22 Feb 1892 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Feb 1976 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Ruby Isobel RICHARDSON was born on 22 Feb 1892 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Charles Alex RICHARDSON and Annie SCOTT); died on 15 Feb 1976 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 72F7218B5C4946F59D0723BAB0D5EA795E5B

    Children:
    1. 1. William George ALEXANDER was born on 5 Jul 1928 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 25 Jan 2021 in Parry Sound, , Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  George M ALEXANDER was born in 1860 in Mono Mills, Ontario, Canada (son of James ALEXANDER and Mary Ann); died on 28 Sep 1920 in York County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 3D3E0185B1DD40E8989986F857F600681B45
    • Alt. Birth: 1856, Mono Mills, Ontario, Canada
    • Alt. Birth: 1858, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Albion, Peel County, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, York County, Ontario, Canada; Wholesale Fruit and Veg
    • Residence: 1891, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1901, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Port Sydney, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Nov 1859 in 1911 census

    Buried:
    Prosepect Cemetery Sec 10 Lot 294 Rights holder Emily Wright

    George married Georgina Morin LISTER on 13 Oct 1879 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. Georgina (daughter of James LISTER and Elizabeth) was born in Oct 1861 in Leith, , Midlothian, Scotland; died on 16 Oct 1920 in York County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Georgina Morin LISTER was born in Oct 1861 in Leith, , Midlothian, Scotland (daughter of James LISTER and Elizabeth); died on 16 Oct 1920 in York County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 74EC60292118425A97FA087A50F21F77A9A6

    Children:
    1. James Lester ALEXANDER was born in 1881 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
    2. Mary Elizabeth ALEXANDER was born on 29 Nov 1881 in York County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
    3. Emily Agnes ALEXANDER was born in 1884 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
    4. George Charles ALEXANDER was born on 10 May 1885 in York County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
    5. Lillian Frances ALEXANDER was born in 1889 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
    6. John Frederick ALEXANDER was born in 1891 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
    7. 2. William Henry ALEXANDER was born on 29 Oct 1893 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Jan 1937 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada.
    8. Ben M ALEXANDER was born in 1895 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
    9. Vera May ALEXANDER was born in Jul 1896 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
    10. Mabel Georgina ALEXANDER was born in 1897 in Ontario, Canada; and died.

  3. 6.  Charles Alex RICHARDSON was born in 1870 in Ontario, Canada (son of Alexander RICHARDSON and Sarah NAYLOR); died on 18 Apr 1930 in York County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 6DF85E4327C24893BECE6AE383E9719818C6

    Charles + Annie SCOTT. Annie (daughter of James SCOTT and Annie MCINTYRE) was born in 1871 in Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Annie SCOTT was born in 1871 in Scotland (daughter of James SCOTT and Annie MCINTYRE); and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: A6861F6B0BC74E88AE21A648635F2A646B44

    Children:
    1. 3. Ruby Isobel RICHARDSON was born on 22 Feb 1892 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Feb 1976 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James ALEXANDER was born in 1838 in Ireland; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: DC77BCCF10E744C6A0F33912598CDCAD2B91
    • Alt. Birth: 1841
    • Occupation: 1861, Albion, Peel County, Ontario, Canada; Pedler
    • Residence: 1861, Albion, Peel County, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Broom Maker
    • Residence: 1871, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    There are also some other Alexanders in Albion in the 1861 census born in Ireland who could be brothers to James:

    Robert Born 1833
    John Born 1837


    Birth:
    Birth place based off son George's account in the 1891 Census

    1861 Census lists Ontario West as birth place for entire family, likely a sloppy census taker is the cause.

    James + Mary Ann. Mary was born in 1840 in Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Mary Ann was born in 1840 in Scotland; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: B7799FD38A4B42BEA472BD0D99B3D936B235
    • Alt. Birth: 1845

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth place based off son George's account in the 1891 Census

    Children:
    1. James ALEXANDER was born in 1859; and died.
    2. 4. George M ALEXANDER was born in 1860 in Mono Mills, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Sep 1920 in York County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Charles ALEXANDER was born in 1867 in Ontario, Canada; and died.
    4. Emma ALEXANDER was born in 1867 in Ontario, Canada; and died.

  3. 10.  James LISTER was born on 12 Nov 1835 in Scotland (son of John LISTER and Sarah HALL); and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 46B9F641B65145E99537CC061420B97B718A

    James + Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born in 1824 in Cupar, , Fife, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth was born in 1824 in Cupar, , Fife, Scotland; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 8A4B398328B44D67B8816EF12378E496CEE9

    Children:
    1. 5. Georgina Morin LISTER was born in Oct 1861 in Leith, , Midlothian, Scotland; died on 16 Oct 1920 in York County, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Alexander RICHARDSON was born in 1842 (son of John RICHARDSON and Elizabeth HUME); and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 08395AB49A74498491FB2C7FD4576D413AF1

    Alexander married Sarah NAYLOR on 7 Sep 1865. Sarah (daughter of James NAYLOR and Emily BELL) was born in 1846 in England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Sarah NAYLOR was born in 1846 in England (daughter of James NAYLOR and Emily BELL); and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 1225A411AA694460B54B2470D529D91523F6

    Children:
    1. 6. Charles Alex RICHARDSON was born in 1870 in Ontario, Canada; died on 18 Apr 1930 in York County, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  James SCOTT was born on 30 Oct 1846 in Scotland; died on 19 Oct 1903 in York County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 1F211CEF6B7242CCB3F799FADB9013CEBF15

    James + Annie MCINTYRE. Annie was born on 28 Mar 1847 in Kelperian, , Ayr, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Annie MCINTYRE was born on 28 Mar 1847 in Kelperian, , Ayr, Scotland; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 6C684D9A02184BAFB4C482B97DF68940BEE2

    Children:
    1. 7. Annie SCOTT was born in 1871 in Scotland; and died.


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