Clive deSaumarez Alexander

ALEXANDER _ Clive deSaumarez (Bobby) Passed away peacefully on November 7th, 2006 at St. Paul's Hospital. Born on January 2nd, 1915 in St. Andrew, Jamaica, the son of late Hon. Harold Vincent Alexander, CBE Solicitor, and Marjorie deSaumarez Bell. Survived by his beloved wife Evelyn - mother of Barbara, previous wife Normadelle - mother of Chet, Tracy, Sarah, Keene, and Louise; predeceased by previous wife Betty - mother of John; 19 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Bobby was called to the Bar at Gray's Inn in 1937 after a distinguished scholastic career. He was involved in all aspects of thoroughbred horse racing, producing many winners and was known as Jamaica's most knowledgeable racing-man. He founded and published "The Racing Year in Jamaica" and "The Jamaica Thoroughbred". He established The C.D. Alexander Co. Ltd. which was involved in real estate sales, land and housing developments, appraisals and auctions. Some of his other endeavors included boxing promotions and raising cattle in Oklahoma. He was respected by all for his integrity, ethics and his consideration for people from all walks of life. These traits enabled him, and a group of doctors, to initiate and build the Associates Hospital in Kingston, of which he was chairman. He also established and was most proud of Meadow Brook High School, also in Kingston. The Funeral services will be held at Christ Church Cathedral at Georgia and Burrard on Tuesday, November 14th, 2006 at 2 p.m., Dean Peter Elliott and the Reverend Dr. Ellen Clark-King officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cathedral. Personal Alternative Funeral Services 604-662-7700