John Heald Alexander Jr.

ALEXANDER, John Heald, Jr. Of Millis, MA, on November 3, 2011, after a long illness. John "Jack" was born in New Haven, CT in 1928. He was the son of Edna Perkins and John Alexander. Jack is survived by his wife Mary Darsie Alexander and daughters Nancy D. Alexander and husband Mark Barnard of Kensington, MD, Elizabeth B. Alexander of Groton, MA, Darsie Alexander and husband David Little of Minneapolis, MN, and grandchildren Sarah, Nick and Ian Barnard and Sophie and Nina Little. He is also survived by sister Judith St. George and her husband David of Old Lyme, CT, and a multitude of nieces and nephews from across the country. Jack is pre-deceased by daughter Janet Perkins Alexander and by sister Anne Alexander Scott. Jack attended the Fessenden School and was a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy, Yale University and Harvard Business School. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and graduating from Harvard Business School he founded and was president of Chemcon, Inc of Attleboro, MA. Jack adored his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and became a mentor for many young people including and beyond members of his immediate family. Inspired by a love of the outdoors, he was an avid athlete, a devoted Red Sox fan, and enjoyed nearly 45 years in his beloved home in Millis. nterment will be private and will be held in Westfield, NJ. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund, 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 or to the charity of your choice.