Condolences

Doris and family, I worked with Alex for many years when he was a police officer. I am truly sorry for your loss. He was an amazing person.

-Jacqui Morrison

So sorry to hear of Alex passing. What a wonderful man. Condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.
RIP

-Ken Breadner

Beautiful tribute. Alex will be greatly missed.

-Aaron Maye Smith

We worked with Alex at Parry Sound Detachment in the 1990’s. He was a soft spoken man and was liked by everyone.
Our condolences to his family.

-Michael and Sharon Stewart

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Alex in the summer of 2001. We spent a lot of time together back then and he was truly a great person. We had a lot of fun together over the few months that summer. Although I hadn’t seen Alex much since then I did have the pleasure of seeing him just a few years ago. I was so glad we were able to chat. I had a lot of respect for Alex as a person and a Police officer. He truly cared.
Wishing the family my deepest condolences from an old friend.

-Allan McDonald

Alex was a consummate gentlemen who I met when I was stationed in Parry Sound. Very well respected amongst his policing colleagues. Rest in Peace my friend. My condolences to his family.

-Doug McIntyre

My sincere condolences to Alex’s family. I had the opportunity to work with Alex on the Anishinabek PS Board and we will forever be grateful for his wisdom and guidance over the years. He always had such a beautiful presence and a way with words. Miigwetch Alex.

-Amanda Neveu

Our hearts are deeply saddened by the passing of Alex. Please know that our thoughts, prayers, and hearts are with Doris and the entire family during this difficult and sorrowful time. May you find comfort in the love and support of those around you. Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences. Paige & Wayne xo

-Paige

My heart goes out to the wife and family. Big xoxo

-Wanda Rice

My condolences to Doris and the family.
My heart is with you ♥️

-Heather Hurst

Will miss our deep conversations and humorous moments. Mino Dbaan

-Vincent and Anita Chechock

My sincere condolences to Doris, family and friends of Alex. May you all feel the support and warmth of loved ones around you.?❤️

-Lisa Gregory

Sending my condolences and love. Alex, my dear friend I will miss your hugs.
“I don’t like hugs, and I don’t like hugging people, but I always love your hugs, come give me a hug” I will cherish that till we meet again ?

-Clara Partridge

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend Alex. He will be missed and always remembered as a caring neighbour and caretaker who honours community and our sacred gifts. Deepest condolences to Doris and his Family at this difficult time. Alex’s spirit will always be close to our hearts.

-Rebeka Tabobondung

Chi-Miigwetch to the Creator for Alex. We are all related and connected. He served as an officer here in Curve Lake and was the first to do foot patrol. He and I served on the Police Governing Authority together for several years. I always enjoyed our talks and his comforting presence. Baa maa pii minwaa ge gwaabmin. Until we meet again. I hope to make it to his celebration of life. Miigwetcvh minwaa ge wewena. Jeffrey Jacobs and Family (Curve Lake First Nation)

-Jeffrey Lee Jacobs

Sending my condolences to your family, friends and community of Wasauksing First Nation….

-Ethel

I had the awesome privilege of working with Alex, a few years ago, wonderful person and always had a big smile. My heart aches for you, Doris and family.

-Cathie Crossman

I had the pleasure of working with Alex when he worked for his Nation. He was a sincere Anishinabe and a fierce advocate of our ways and culture. I remember many conversations with Alex that I will cherish for the rest of my days. RIP my friend and hope to see you when I get there.

-Anthony Laforge

Sending condolences Doris family friends Alex will be missed

-Kevin Cheryl nanibush Tabobandung

A complete shock on hearing of Alex passing, condolences to Doris and family. Worked with Alex at the Parry Sound Detachment during the 90’s into the 21st century. We are all better people for knowing Alex. His calm, wise and knowledgeable demeanour was always appreciated. A very talented and humble person. I learned a lot from Alex and for that I am grateful. Alex, May your journey into your next chapter be peaceful, farewell for now our friend.

-Lenora & David Monteith

Alex was always a friendly soul when we had our chats at work. sending hugs out to his family and friends.

-cathy crawley

I am really going to miss my old teacher.

-Scott McWilliam

My sincerest Condolences to Doris, and family. I will always appreciate the kindness and Support from Alex while in my youth. He was supportive with all the youth on Wasauksing and I will forever be grateful. Alex went out of his way to acknowledge and say “hello” while out and about. He will forever be remembered for all his years of service and dedication to our Community. Baamaapii

-Andrea Pawis

I am so incredibly sad to to hear the news about Alex. I worked with him in Parry Sound and he became a good friend. There was no end to his kindness and compassion for people of all walks of life. I was so incredibly honoured when he agree to create “one of a kind” art pieces that I was able to gift to members of my wedding party. I remember when I was going through a very difficult time in my life, Alex was there as my rock. I want to extend my condolences to his family. I am forever a better person for knowing Alex.

-Judy Anderson

Doris, I am Dennis Brownley I worked at Lakeland Long-term Care when I first met Alex. I not only had the pleasure of looking after Stefan his father but I had the pleasure of becoming a friend of his family. Often when he was visiting his father we would talk about many different things from families to nature, I have to tell you that when my son told me on the way back from Newmarket today that Alex had passed I was absolutely stunned and devastated! Please accept my deepest condolences from my family and myself!

-Dennis Brownley

When I moved to the area, Alex taught me much about Indigenous ways. I am forever indebted to him.

He was a newer police officer and I was a young lawyer, and we learned much from each other.

I think he touched many lives for the better.
He was one of the good ones.

-Steve Scharger

Half a world away in South Africa, I woke one morning to a message that you wanted to speak with me. I reached out immediately, hoping for one more conversation, … but I was too late. My heart aches knowing I missed that chance. Farewell, my friend. I will miss you—your stories, your wisdom, and the good conversations. Until we meet again, Wayne.

-Wayne Knaggs

Cousin, it was only after we became neighbors that I truly got to know you, and now, with your passing, I feel a deep sense of loss for the time we won’t have. I wish we had more chances to share stories and to know each other better. But I am grateful for the moments we did have—for your kindness, for your and Doris’ hospitality, and for the conversations that brought us closer. I will deeply miss your warm and welcoming spirit. Rest peacefully, Paige

-Paige

Alex was a good friend of mine and taught me a lot about his culture and his commitment to Indigenous culture.
Alex was a member of Parry Sound Anglers and Hunters and assisted me teaching the Club Level Safety Course.
I will miss him, as will other members of our club.
Doris, I am very sorry for your loss.

-Michael Corson

Very sad to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful human being. My deepest condolences to his family.

-Peter Dempster

Doris and Family:
I too had the pleasure of working with Alex. He was always so kind and a sincere gentleman. He will be missed.

-Kathy Wilde

Sad to hear of Alex’s passing. Shocking actually. Appeared to be a person who would go on forever. Truly a delight to have conversations with at the coffee shop or OPP office at the docks. My condolences to family and friends.

-Bill Tedford

My heartfelt condolences goes out to Alex’s family and community. He had a kind heart and good spirit, I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. We shared many a good walk and coffee over the years, and he will be missed.

-Sarah West

Just learning of Alex’s passing now. I worked with Alex for a short time policing on Bear Island. Alex was here for a short time, but he left a lasting impression here, people still mention him. They will be sad to hear of his passing. Alex was well liked by all that crossed his path. Condolences to all that loved and knew him.

-Tom Saville