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Alexander "Alex" J. Hurley BROCKTON Lifelong resident of Brockton, died by accident on Sunday, August 31, 2008. He was 17 years old. He was the loving son John J. and Susan (McGillivray) Hurley III. of Brockton. Devoted brother of Michael J. Hurley of Brockton. Beloved grandson of Marie McGillivray of Rockland and the late Joseph McGillivray, and the late John J. and Rita Hurley Jr. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, family, and friends. Alex was a Senior Patrol Leader for the Boy Scouts of America Troop 17 from Christ the King Church in Brockton. He was looking forward to starting his Eagle Scout project. He attended Downey Elementary School in Brockton, East Junior High School in Brockton, and was starting the 11th grade at Norfolk County Agricultural High School. He played Downey Little League Baseball, Brockton Youth Soccer, Football for East Junior High School in Brockton, and Soccer at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. Funeral from the MacKinnon Funeral Home, 760 Washington St., (off Rte.18) WHITMAN on Friday, September 5, at 8 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 am in Christ the King Church, 42 Wendell Ave., Brockton. Visiting hours on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Whitman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alexs memory to the Boy Scouts Troop 17 Camping Scholarship Fund C/O Sandra Gillis 20 Dunham St., Brockton, MA 02302. For directions or to send an online condolence visit www.mackinnonfuneral.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Sep. 3, 2008.

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Megan Woodworth

April 20, 2009

Mr and Mrs Hurley, your son was a great member of the Aggie. I graduated a year before his class and when I would see him he always had a huge smile and a good word to say about everyone. Prayers with you all still. Im sorry for your loss but now an extra pair of watchful eyes looking out for us.

Patty Lugo

January 1, 2009

John, Sue, Mike-I just heard about Alex last night. I was a neighbor down your street and Alex played with my children Nathan & Raechel many times, especially looking at pokemon cards, riding bikes and swimming in our pool. He was ALWAYS so polite. He told us of his excitement going to Scusset Beach with his family, always ran home when he saw his grandparents driving up our street. Even after we moved in 02, Alex would happily greet us when we ran into him at the ball field, walmart, wherever. He was a fine young man and I knew how proud you were of him. He accomplished a lot and always brought hapiness with him in his short life. We always enjoyed his company. I feel very sad for your loss. Heaven has another Angel.

Danny & Noreen Arslanian

October 19, 2008

John Sue and Mike,Just heard about Alex.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robert Alden

September 23, 2008

Alex, I am so sorry that I couldnt make it to your service I heard about what happened a month later!, I am completly devistated it was only 3 months ago me and you were standing in the middle of lamberts going down memory lane about Downey and East JR High. Your in a better place now and God must need you more up there for him to take you away from us like this!, God Bless and I miss you dearly!

September 7, 2008

Dear John & Family,
We are so very sad for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may your memories of Alex cradle your hearts forever.

Karen & Al Rainey

Tyre Abrams (Neighbor)

September 6, 2008

Alex, I couldnot go to your wake on Thursday. I just could not handle it! I wanted to remember you the way I last saw you 3 days before the accident when I came over to your house to ask you to help me fix my bike. Full of life. I will miss you! R.I.P. Alex!

Sharon Nelligan

September 5, 2008

Sue, John & Mike

We are all so sad to hear about Alex. He was a sweet boy. Our prayers are with you!

Sharon, Rick, Nelligan

Eden and Tyre Abrams

September 5, 2008

Alex we are going to miss you! We knew you all of our lives. 17 long years!!!. We grew up together right across the street from each other. We Went to the same school (Downey), played kickball, baseball, and basketball. You named it, we played it. We lost a friend and a long time neighbor, but God gained another angel in heaven!. We will miss you! R.I.P. We promise God will bring peace and comfort to your parents and Michael.

Annmarie Sherrick

September 5, 2008

I had the pleasure of being Alex's art teacher at the Downey school. He always had a smile on his face as he entered my classroom. He was a creative young man that stood out because he was such a ray of sunshine. He lived his short life by spreading smiles and laughter wherever he went. I can not pretend to understand what you are going through, but know that we are all keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Holbrook Troop 153

September 5, 2008

In your time of sorrow, you do not walk alone. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Alex's family.

Michelle Dias

September 5, 2008

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Please know that my family is praying for you and your family at this very sad time. My daughter & son work at Wal-mart and they are very saddened for you. You are in our thoughts.

Courtney Emswiler

September 4, 2008

To the family of Alex Hurley,
My heart goes out to all of you. I was a Senior when he was a Freshman at the aggie, and he was such a good kid. Always brought a smile to everyones face. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

ANNETTE (EX-WMART)

September 4, 2008

SUE JOHN AND MIKE
I DONT EVEN KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN I DIDNT REALLY KNOW ALEX BUT IF HE WAS ANYTHING LIKE MIKE HE WAS A VERY SWEET BOY
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

Yvonne Parker

September 4, 2008

Alex was a wonderful young man. I was glad to have met him when we, Brockton Troop 20, went whitewater rafting back in the spring. He had me laughing and I will always remember him for his smile.

God Bless

Susan Giarratani

September 4, 2008

Mike,
So sorry to hear about your nephew. I am thinking of you and your family in your sorrow and wishing you strength in the days ahead.

Mark,Jacki,Jr and Kurt Henderson

September 4, 2008

Hi Sue,
I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss.Even though I never meet Alex i remember all the funny and wonderful stories you told of him in parents group.my prayers go out to you in this time of pain.
Peace be with you and you family.

Doreen Key

September 4, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very sad time!
Ralph and Doreen Key

Mark & Kristen McGillivray

September 3, 2008

Dear Aunt Marie, John, Sue and Michael,

Please accept out heartfelt condolences on your loss. Alex was an all around great kid. May his wonderful memories help carry you through this difficult time. I am sure that Uncle Joe, Aunt Fran, my Dad and our other deceased family members are embracing Alex in Heaven now.

Sincerely,
Mark & Kristen McGillivray & Family

Stacy Lynch

September 3, 2008

Mr. & Mrs. Hurley my heart honestly bleeds for you. Your son came to my house for many years fundraising for the Boy Scouts and I always bought from him, even though my son was in another troop, he was quite the salesman. His passing will be felt through our neighborhood, you did a wonderful job raising him.
I am truly sorry for your loss!
Stacy Lynch Edward St

brenda deane

September 3, 2008

my sympathy's and prayer's to your family.your son alway's respectful,a true gentlemen.

Tim Colleran

September 3, 2008

Alex was a great kid. He motivated our class to pass the MCAS. He was always smiling and cheering people up. He will never be forgotten. The Aggie will miss him alot. It will never be the same without him.

Pack 239

September 3, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Brianna Simoncini

September 3, 2008

My deepest sympathies go out to Alex's family. Alex was an great person and an even better friend. He was fun to be around and always made me laugh. He's gone but never forgotten.

Donna Jewers

September 3, 2008

Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss. My son Edward knew Alex from Summer Camp. He had the nicest things to say about Alex. He is away at college and called me when her heard about your loss.

nikki murdoch

September 3, 2008

John, Sue and Michael,
Our hearts are flooded with sorrow for you and your family. We loved Alex! What an amazing and wonderful Angel Heaven has welcomed through it's gates. His smile is melted in our hearts forever
Sending you our love..
Michael, Nikki, Kaylee and Kennedy Murdoch.

Jean Daly

September 3, 2008

John, Sue and Michael,

Our family sends our deepest sympathy on the passing of Alex..our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Rick, Jean, Richard and Sean Daly

Tom Moylan

September 3, 2008

Alex was a great kid, a hard worker and the type of person who would do anyhing for other people. He never got into any trouble and he never would have. Alex will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. Our sympathies to John, Sue & Michael.

Uncle Tom, Aunt Maryanne and Cousin Tim

Rose and Steve Hamilton

September 3, 2008

To Alex's Family:
Alex was just an incredible young man. And we will miss his smiling face especially on Saturday's at the bowling center.He would say to me "Hey Rose I'll be out next week I have a overnight camping trip with the scouts" "No problem will see you the next week" Have a great time camping.

With lots of love
Your Coaches Rose and Steve Hamilton

Alisa, Tom, Riley & Ryan Conway

September 3, 2008

Sue- I'm so sorry to hear about the accident. Our hearts go out to you and your family!! You are in our prayers!!

Pamela Buiel

September 3, 2008

My family sends our deepest sympathies to you and your family. My daughter is a junior at NCAHS and attended school with Alex. May you always have friends, family and great memories to keep Alex forever in your heart and mind.

Ann McGroarty

September 3, 2008

To Susan, John and Michael,
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Alex will be missed by so many. He was a sweet and wonderful young man.
Love,
Ann, Alex and Paige McGroarty

September 3, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Scouts and Leaders of Troop 51 - Manomet.

Taylor Keefe

September 3, 2008

Alex was an amazing kid. He always knew how to make people laugh.
I miss him so much && No one will be the same after this.... R.I.P Alex.
Always Loved. Never forgotten

alicia smith

September 3, 2008

Alex was a good kid, he always made people laugh, i know he will be greatly missed

Tanja Abrams

September 3, 2008

John, Susan, Michael and family my heart is so deeply saddened by the lost of Alex. He was like one of my own children. I watched him grow from a baby to the day that God wanted another angel in heaven. He was a great child and I watched him grow into wonderful young man. I will miss hearing him said "Hi Tanja" almost everyday. My love, prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Alex, I can't believe you are gone! Rest in peace Alex. I'll miss you sorely. You were a awesome kid! John, Susan, and Michael I here for you for whatever you need.
Love,
Ms. Tanja Abrams (your neighbor)

Paul DeYoung

September 3, 2008

May his heart and memories shine bright through you forever.

God Bless You
Paul & Micky DeYoung

Julie, Jason, Madison & Cole Fitzpatrick

September 3, 2008

We are thinking of you and praying for you...with much love...

Troop 56

September 3, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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