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Sheila ALEXANDER Obituary

Mar 28, 1928 - Jan 17, 2013

Sheila was born in Point Grey, Vancouver on March 28, 1928 and passed away peacefully on Januray 17, 2013. She was predeceased by her parents Henry Murray and Annie (Nan) Alexander, brothers Bob and Harry Alexander, nephew Murray Alexander, and John Talbot. She will be dearly missed by her family Sharon Talbot, Moira (Rob) Boyd, Colin (Cathy) Alexander, Glenys Morgan, great nephew Matt, great neices Melissa, Breena and Keely and their families, as well as many dear friends. Sheila lived and worked her whole life in the city she loved. She had worked as a legal secretary for much of her life, followed by work at VGH in the chemestry lab. After retirement she kept active in the community, volunteering with the Lady Vancouver Club and enjoying her weekly swim group. Time spent with her friends and family was very important to Sheila. She loved us all deeply. The family would like to thank the caring staff at St. James Cottage Hospice in Vancouver for their kindness and care. A memorial service will be held at Knox United Church, 5600 Balaclava Street, Vancouver on Saturday February 2nd, at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of one's choice.

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Published by Vancouver Courier from Jan. 30 to Feb. 7, 2013.

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Cathy McDormand

July 30, 2013

I was so sorry to read of Sheila's death, she was a wonderful friend to my mother and very kind to me. I will miss our chats on the phone and yearly Christmas cards.

pam mrkle

March 30, 2013

Shiela was one of my Mother's dear friends. Sheila and Bernie would come to Victoria to see Freda Paton after Mum moved here. I really enjoyed Sheila and am very sorry to hear of her passing. She was so proud of all her family and spoke very highly of you all. I am sorry for your loss.

February 6, 2013

I am truly sorry to read of the loss you have experienced and I do hope that you and your family and friends can find comfort inGod (John 15:22).

January 30, 2013

May the peace of God that excels all thought safeguard your hearts in time of deep sorrow Philippians 4:7. May your hearts be filled with warm thoughts and treasured moments of your dearly departed in the days to come.

January 28, 2013

I enjoyed sitting with Sheila at many Clan MacLeod events. She was a warm, gracious lady who knew so much about Vancouver, our beautiful city. My sincere condolences to Sheila's family. Edie Kernighan

Judy Tipple

January 26, 2013

Sheila will be very much missed at Clan MacLeod Society gatherings. Her warm smile and relaxed manner will long be remembered by all of her friends in the MacLeod Society family.
We send our sincere condolences to all of Sheila's family.

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