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Alexandra Cleary Obituary

Alexandra (Gonsalves) Cleary, 52, protected others from carcinogens and toxic substances. Although unable to win her personal battle with cancer, Alexandra's work at the Georgia Environmental Protection Division will spare others a similar fate. Over the last twenty years she played a key role in the development and implementation of one of the nation's best hazardous site cleanup programs, helping and inspiring many people along the way. Her commitment and success in protecting the environment and people's health remain her legacy. Alexandra Yolanda Cleary, (Gonsalves), passed away on Dec. 30, 2011, in Duluth, GA. Alexandra was born June 28, 1959 in Winchester, MA. She graduated from Winchester High, attended Agnes Scott College, earned two degrees from Georgia Tech: an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering; and, her Masters in Environmental Engineering. She worked for Millipore, Koch Systems, and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division where her contribution to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia is notably mentioned above. She lived in Duluth GA, and is survived by her husband, William Cleary; her sons Connor and Ian; her mother, Katherine Vetromile Keefe of Winchester MA; her father, John Gonsalves of Sao Paulo, Brazil; her brother, Christopher Gonsalves of Winchester, MA, and paternal half-sister Heather Cauthorne of Clintwood, VA. Family & friends may visit Saturday, Jan. 7, 1:00-3:00 PM, Wages & Son Funeral Home, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA. Also, a memorial mass followed by a reception at the church hall on Jan 21, 10:00 AM, St. Eulalia's Church, 50 Ridge St., Winchester, MA. Alex was a long time supporter of programs for children with Autism. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Autism Association.

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Published by The Winchester Star from Jan. 5 to Jan. 13, 2012.

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Gretchen Wagenseller

January 9, 2012

I worked for Alex at GA EPD in the 1990s. She was an incredibly productive and reasonable supervisor with a good sense of humor. I particularly remember her for her poise (when crap was hitting the fan), smile, and sparkling eyes.

Jim McNamara

January 8, 2012

I first met Alex at the back of a lecture hall at Georgia Tech in late 1979. I saw a beautiful woman looking around and said, "Why don't you sit here? I don't bite...hard." And the world was changed forever. It has been my pleasure and privilege to have her a part of my life since then. It never worked out between us, but it never affected our friendship; she once said that she'd take a bullet for me. It's gonna be tough working around the big hole in the air where she used to be. G-d I miss her. ;-(

GP

January 7, 2012

A Peach of an Iron Lady

matt robbins

January 6, 2012

I was saddened by Alex's passing. I enjoyed knowing and working with her, she with EPD, I with EPA.

We all hope for more time and, thanks to the love and memories, she will be always remain present. God took her pain away and brings her peace; now we ask that God give you and us the grace to grow strong from this separationo and loss. God bless you all!

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Cathy

January 6, 2012

It has been my pleasure working with Alex for the past 4 years. I have observed her work ethics, Alex took great pride in her work. To her family and especially to her sons Ian and Connor I am sorry.

Allan Nix

January 6, 2012

Alex was a hardworking and fair boss and a good person as well. My condolences to her family. I will miss her.

Bob Sousa

January 5, 2012

A good friend who will be greatly missed

s m

January 5, 2012

May the GOD of all comfort be with you at this time of your grief(2COR1:3,4).

January 5, 2012

My sorrow to the family of Alex at this time. How we long for the day when all injustices, including the most painful injustice of all, death, will be done away with as our Creator promised.- Psalm 72:12-14"

Yolanda Fanning

January 5, 2012

I feel honored to have known and worked with Alex. She will be missed.

Isaiah 26:19

January 5, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Earl Scott

January 5, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Alex. She was a valued public servant for her work at the EPD and will be missed. I always enjoyed working with Alex because she was both challenging and fair minded. She will be in my prayers.

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