Alexander McAulay

Dad passed away peacefully at Chemainus Health Care Center on April 26th, 2012 with his family at his side. Dad was born on “a cold January morning” in Cassidy, BC to mother Annie and father John. Dad’s mother never let him forget it was a cold morning. Dad grew up in Cassidy and moved to Cumberland at the age of 13 with his parents. He lasted two weeks, hopped on his bike and rode back to Cassidy. Dad joined the Army and was shipped overseas with the Canadian Scottish, Third Division- Artillery. He served with the occupational Forces in Holland and Belgium. When Dad came home from overseas he met and married Shirley Irene Trafton from North Vancouver. Mom and Dad were married for 56 years until mom passed away in October 2005. Dad worked at Chemainus Sawmill, Longshoring at Comox Logging and Railway and finally settled in to McMillian Bloedel at Copper Canyon and Nanaimo River for 39 and a half years until his retirement. Dad has been a member of the Ladysmith Eagles for over 65 years. He was a also member of Chemainus Kinsmen, Rod and Gun and Legion. Dad was predeceased by his parents Annie and John, his brother Bill, and sister Alice Conti(Joe)and by mom. He is survived by sons Norman(Sheila), Gordon(Deanne). Grandchildren Dan(Adele), Leia, Ron(Jenna) and Chelsea. Great grandchildren Christopher, Riley, Nolan and Nathan. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the doctors and nurses and the staff at the Chemainus Health Care Center for a fabulous job looking after dad. If wishing donations can be made to the Chemainus Health Care Foundation, on the “memo” line, please indicate, “for the use at Chemainus Health Care Centre”.

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