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September 27, 1936 - November 22, 2023
87 of Pickering and Oshawa, Ontario passed away, peacefully in his sleep, November 22nd, 2023 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Alex was born to parents William and Mary Ann Smith, September 27th, 1936, in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Alex is survived by his daughters Karen (Mike) & Diane (Bob), Son Kevin, grandchildren Kathryn, Christine (Joey), Sarah (Dillon), Laura (Itana), Julie (Andre), Kim (Eric), and Kristy (Craig), great-grandchildren Brycen, Jaxon, Easton, Tenley, Stella and Vinny, Brother Walter, his kitty Tuppence and many in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Alex was very rarely ill until 4 months ago when we discovered he had metastasized cancer and dementia, which landed him in the hospital. Alex was very happy in his new apartment which he moved to a year ago, he spent many a day sorting his records, movies and books.
Alex was the youngest of 8 children, 5 boys and 3 girls.
There will be no service as the family wishes to mourn in private. The family will scatter Alex’s ashes.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made to the Cancer Society or Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
