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John Alexander Obituary

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.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2011.

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Janet Hodges

November 11, 2011

Dear Mary and your dear family, I am so sorry to hear about Jack's death. May the love and support of your family and friends sustain you during this most difficult of times. You are all in my prayers, Janet Hodges

Susie Kendzie

November 10, 2011

Nancy and family,
Thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Susie, Andy and Liz Kendzie

Raz Syberts

November 10, 2011

Dear Mary, Liz, Nancy and Darsie -

I am so very, very sorry about Jack's death. I have such a fond personal memory of him and his passionate enthusiasm for sports. Over to our farm he would come to watch a major sport's event on our big screen TV. I would set him up with his tray of munchies and ice water and fine Scotch, and he would so enjoy himself watching his games. We have shared a lot of good laughs as neighbors. And I will never forget the support from the Alexanders at the time of my Ed's illness and death. I will miss Jack so very much. And I send my love to all the Alexanders as they go through this difficult time. And I am around if I can be of help. Much love, Raz

Stephen Maniscalco

November 8, 2011

Liz and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your Dads passing, I know how much you love him as he did you. Your a wonderful daughter and friend to him and your Mom.... My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God speed, Peace

Jill Werman

November 6, 2011

Mary and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
I will always remember Jack's smile, laugh and zest for life
He loved all of you so much and will be greatly missed
Please let me know if there is anything i can do for you
Love, Jill Werman

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