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Alexander Calder Obituary

CALDER - Alexander M. Age 53, July 10, 2008, dear father of Heather (fiance Ken) and Ian Calder; grandfather of Cameron and Kenny; beloved son of the late Robert and Edina; dear brother of Robert (Jean) and James Calder; survived by nieces, nephews and family in Scotland. Visitation JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St., Monday 4-8 PM. The Masonic Amherst Lodge 981 will conduct services Monday at 7:30 PM followed by a funeral service. Alex was a coach and member of Bud Bakewell Hockey Assn., a longtime member of Caledonian Pipes and Drums, 3rd degree Mason and a hockey coach for various local high schools.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2008.

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The Gurecki Family: Joe, Paula, Brad & Keith

July 17, 2008

Dear Ian and Heather:
Sorry to hear about your Dad. We will always remember him with our hockey memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Mills Family

July 16, 2008

Heather and Ian, Sorry to hear about your Dads' passing. He was truly one of the great people our family has had the pleasure to meet and be friends with. Your Dad coached our son Joe and our nephew Bob when they started to play hockey in the Bud Bakewell organization. He was a great example of how to live with dignity and honor both on and off the ice. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Tom Foote

July 14, 2008

To all the Calder Clan:

Alex was always such a great guy. When I was a youth he was willing to share his love of drumming with me at Tuesday night practices along with Jock Strickland. A vary cool dude. Now they are together drumming again and someday I hope to join them for a fanfare and some fun.

Cheers Alex!

andy jurczak

July 14, 2008

Sorry for your loss, Al and I played hockey together during our high school days and even before. It's been quite a while since i've seen him but he will be missed.

Andrew Cichocki

July 14, 2008

Dear Calder Family:
Sorry to hear of your loss. Al was always a good friend to my family inside and out of hockey. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tammie Oles (wakelam)

July 14, 2008

Dear Calder family,

I haven't seen any of you in 8-9 years, but i heard about Alex's passing and wanted you all to know i was thinking of you all on this very sad day! Robby, i remember how close the two of you were and i am very sorry! Ian and Heather, i am very sorry for your loss!
I was married to Derek Wakelam and went to several pipe band functions, including some practices, that is how you all will know who i am.

Steve Lukasik

July 14, 2008

Ian and Heather: I am terribly sorry for the loss of your Dad. You know that your dad was a good friend of mine even through those difficult times we shared. He basically grew up in my family and I am really going to miss him. There were so many good times and memories of him and he was sure darn proud of the both of you. God bless you both!
Steve and Joni Lukasik

Greg Dwyer Stenis

July 14, 2008

Alex's sense of humor always made him a favorite visitor at Dwyer's Pub. We will all miss him very much. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by the loss of our good friend.

Donald Abbott

July 14, 2008

Ian,Heather, and the rest of the Calder family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Alex was a great man. I have had the pleasure of knowing him my entire life. He was like a brother. The parades will not be the same without him playing in them. He will never be forgotten.

Anne Malcolm-Frederick

July 13, 2008

Dear Heather and Iain, We were so sorry to hear about your Dad.I have known all of you for many years and have so many memories of all the good time's with the band.Please just take of yourself's Ill be thinking of all of you. Craig,Anne Laura and Erik Frederick.

Melissa Kane

July 13, 2008

IAN, im so sorry for your loss!!! WE ALL LOVED YOUR DAD!!! The whole high school did!! My prayers are with you and your family!! Stay strong. xoxox

John O'Connor

July 13, 2008

Dear Calder Family:
I did not know Alex but was in the Caledonoian Pipes and Drums in the late 60's Bob Calder was a friend and a band member at the time. I have since moved to Virginia and have been a member of Tidewater Pipes and Drums.Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Tricia & Teagan Shanahan

July 13, 2008

Heather:
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time.

KELLY SZCZUTKOWSKI

July 13, 2008

IAN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF LOSS.

Mary ann Buffomante

July 12, 2008

Heather you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear about your Dad.

Jerry Fraley

July 12, 2008

Heather, Ian,,,,,,my prayers are with you. Your dad was a good man. God has blessed me in my recovery from MS and by being reunited with my family. My prayers are for you and your loved ones. Your father was damn proud of you.

July 12, 2008

Heather & Ian
My prayers are with you.
Aunt Sharon

Bob and Pat Bach

July 12, 2008

Rob,Hamish,Heather & Ian
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

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