After a shot illness graduated to glory to be with the Lord. Loving husband of Evelyn for 51 years, our motto was "You and me against the world"; Devoted father to James (Janice), Alison (Kevin and Alexander Jr. (Melanie); Proud grandfather to Robert (Paige) and Aaron and great grandfather to Arianna; Brother to James and Robin Buchanan. Alexander was a quiet soul who was knowledgeable in current affairs, sports history and its statistics following his favorite soccer team, Newcastle United Football Club. Employed at Stelco/U.S. Steel for 40 years, he was a member of Local 1005 United Steelworkers serving on grievance matters and contract negotiations for the rank and file. Alexander loved live musical performances enjoying the local Hamilton music scene. The Pipes and Drums of the Argyll and Sutherland 91st Highlanders Princess Patricia (Cda.) and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 8th Bn. (U.K.) were close to his heart. He was also an avid reader of crime fiction.