WILLIAMS, Alexander Duncan - Linwood, Antigonish Co. The family of Alexander Duncan Williams is deeply saddened by his passing. He passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019, in the QEII Hospital, Infirmary Site, Halifax at the age of 81, after a lengthy battle with many reoccurring illnesses. His courage and perseverance will never go unnoticed. He was surrounded by loved ones from near and far. He was born on March 30, 1938 in Orangedale, Inverness Co., and was the son of the late Albert and Elma (Taylor) Williams. He was raised in Mulgrave, and later met and married the love of his life, the late Gladys (Deveau) Williams. Alexander leaves behind 4 children, Wayne (Cindy) Williams, Frankville; John Williams, Red Deer AB; Donald (Randi) Williams, Millet AB; and April (Michael) Pettipas, Linwood. He will be deeply missed by his 9 grandchildren, Courtney (Tom), Candace (Marc), Leah (Al), Mitchell (Katie), Shawn (Kim), Brennan, Will (Rhea), Alexander and Erika; four great-grandchildren, Peyton, Hazel, Jaxon & Baby Williams 2020. He was also survived by twin brother, Arthur , East Havre Boucher; and sister, Anne-Marie (Gerald) Tibbo, Squamish, BC; several nieces and nephews. Alexander was a caring, compassionate, true gentleman. He was a town cop in Mulgrave many years ago and eventually moved on to spend many years working for CNR where he later retired. He was a life time member of the Kinsmen club of Canada, an honour he was proud of, and thought of as his second family. His hobbies and interests included baseball, helping others, road trips with his grandchildren and Cape Breton music. His door was always opened to many who referred to him as Grampie. Alexander was predeceased by brothers, Donald, Roy, Taylor, and Don; sisters-in-law, Kathleen and Vivian. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2-9:00 p.m. in St Paul’s Center, Havre Boucher. Funeral service will be held from St. Lawrence Church, Mulgrave on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Donna Lovelace officiating. Burial in Trinity United Church Cemetery, Mulgrave. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Martha’s Hospital and the staff at 5.2 at QE2 for their kindness and compassion during Dads many battles. In memoriam, donations may be made to Trinity United Church of Mulgrave. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the familyat: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Thursday, October 17, 2019 Visitation Time 2-9:00 p.m. Visitation Location St. Paul's Centre, Havre Boucher Service Information Service Date Friday, October 18, 2019 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location St. Lawrence Church, Mulgrave Burial Information Burial Date Friday, October 18, 2019 Burial Time Following funeral service Burial Location Trinity United Church Cemetery, Mulgrave