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William Frederick Alexander, Ed.D., 73
     HAMILTON, N.J. -- William Frederick Alexander, Ed.D., 73, of Hamilton, N.J., passed away Monday at home.
     Born in Portland, Dr. Alexander was a graduate of Morse High School, Class of 1952 in Bath. He graduated from Gorham State Teacher's College with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Education in 1956, The Pennsylvania State University in 1959, and in 1969 with a Master's degree in Secondary Education and a doctorate degree in Education.
     A longtime resident of Hamilton, N.J., Dr. Alexander was employed by The College of New Jersey from 1969 until 2008, where he was a Professor Emeritus, Department Chairperson and Associate Dean of Education. He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Quality New Jersey, Lamda Sigma International Honorary in Industrial Education, and the International LOTA Honorary Society in Education.
     Son of the late Lewis H. and Esther McFaun Alexander, he is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kathleen M. Alexander; three children, Susan Sutter of Augusta, Brian Alexander, and Heather Alexander-Brechtel and her husband John, all of Hamilton, N.J.; two sisters, Katherine Savage and Ruth Lennox, both of Hudson, Fla.; three grandchildren, Lindsey, Brianna and Nicholas of Augusta; three aunts, Marion Neeld and Dorothy Oppenheimer of Pennsylvania, and Virginia Titcomb of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.
     Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 3816 East State St. Ext., Mercerville, N.J. Entombment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, N.J. Family and friends may call 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, N.J.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial
    contributions may be made to:
    Dr. Alexander Education
    Scholarship Fund
     8 Periwinkle Lane
     Hamilton, New Jersey 08619
    or Our Lady of Sorrows-
    St. Anthony Parish
     3816 East State St. Ext.
    Mercerville, New Jersey 08619
    William Frederick Alexander, Ed.D.

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Feb. 27, 2008.

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Mary Anne Smith

March 5, 2008

Dear Kathy and family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Your cousin,

Jean Dolan

March 1, 2008

To Kathy and family,
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories and joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My sympathies to all of you.

A friend of Bill's in high school as well as college.

Jean Dolan

Kathleen Alexander

February 29, 2008

Dear Friends, as this sad day winds down, it was a great comfort to me to have all of you with me, giving me strength and offering your sympathy. Thank you.

jenny Mayer

February 29, 2008

Dear Kathy,
I am so sorry for your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jenny Mayer

Kathryn Savage

February 28, 2008

Kathy our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. love Kay and Ruth

February 28, 2008

Kathy
I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dear husband Bill. I know what you are going through and if I can offer you any advice, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Diane Leder

Lloyd Savage

February 27, 2008

Kathy,

My deepest sympathies to you and the family. You all are in my daily thoughts and prayers.

CJ Hulbert

February 27, 2008

Kathy

Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Bill. His memory will live in your heart forever.

Joan Holman

February 27, 2008

Kathy- he will be in our hearts always.

Kathy Penelli

February 27, 2008

To Kathleen & Heather,

I was so sorry to hear about your husband and Father Bill. Please accept my deepest sympathy.You are in my prayers.

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