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William George ALEXANDER

Male 1928 - 2021  (92 years)


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  • Name William George ALEXANDER  [1
    Birth 5 Jul 1928  Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    _UID E86604E5B9BD4523BEDDECB43900EFA51D79 
    Obituary Jan 2021 
    • 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
    Death 25 Jan 2021  Parry Sound, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I8710  Ryeland Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Feb 2021 

    Father William Henry ALEXANDER,   b. 29 Oct 1893, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Jan 1937, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 43 years) 
    Mother Ruby Isobel RICHARDSON,   b. 22 Feb 1892, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Feb 1976, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Marriage 27 Jan 1916  Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F4258  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ruth V MCCORD 
    Children 
     1. Judith May ALEXANDER
    Family ID F4256  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Feb 2021 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 5 Jul 1928 - Toronto, , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 25 Jan 2021 - Parry Sound, , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S354] William G Alexander, William G Alexander Email with research by Bob Robinson.

    2. [S23] Ancestry.ca Ontario Marriage Records.


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