ALEXANDER, William James 'Bill'

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at PeopleCare, Tavistock. Bill Alexander of RR#2 Tavistock in his 87th year.

Beloved husband of the late Donna (Cameron) Alexander who predeceased him October 29, 2021. Dear father of the late Jamie (2008) and wife Brenda of Woodstock, Scott & wife Heather of RR#2 Tavistock and Sheri and husband Paul Gareau of Dartmouth N.S. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Laura (Mike), Paul (Amber), Nick, Mac, Dean, Jay, Alex , Sophie and great grandchildren James and Emily. Survived by his sisters-in-law Merna Alexander of RR#3 Woodstock and Norma Stanhope of Woodstock.

Predeceased by his parents William & Flossie (Reason) Alexander, brother Fred and brother-in-law Stan Stanhope.

Bill did many things during his life that included driving feed truck, and volunteering with the Hickson Fire Dept, but his real love was farming. He moved to the farm on the 10th line in 1969 and remained and farmed there the rest of his life. He and Donna loved to dance, attending different dances over the years, and of course following the grandchildren and their sporting endeavours.

Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock St., N., Tavistock on Friday, January 10, 2025 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A private family service will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Interment in Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences can be posted at www.francisfh.ca