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Ian T. Alexander

Male 1924 - 2005  (80 years)


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  • Name Ian T. Alexander 
    Born 6 Dec 1924  Inverness, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 9 Feb 2005 
    Notes 
    • The Beacon, Thursday, April 21, 2005
      Ian T. Alexander


      CONCORD – Ian T. Alexander, 80, formerly of Chelmsford, Maynard, and
      Watertown, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005. He was the husband of the late
      Millicent (Bassett) Alexander.

      He was born in Inverness, Scotland on Dec. 6, 1924, the son of the late John
      T. and Anne (Ross) Alexander. Mr. Alexander immigrated to Boston in 1930 and
      graduated from Watertown High School in 1943. He later received a bachelor’s
      degree in business administration from Boston University.

      Mr. Alexander served in the U.S. Army in the 872nd Field Artillery Battalion
      of the 66th Infantry Division in the European Theater during World War II. He
      served as the entertainment specialist before being honorably discharged in
      1946.

      He was employed for more than 25 years in the design and application of
      material handling and storage systems in the New England area before retiring
      to Stuart, Fla., in 1985.

      Mr. Alexander served briefly as a selectman in Maynard and was a DeMolay
      advisor and member of the Fraternity Lodge of Masons in Newtonville. He was
      also active in the church, serving as deacon, a member of the choir and youth
      director. He also performed in local musical and theater productions and often
      sang at weddings and other special occasions.

      In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children, Jack Alexander of
      Chelmsford, Cathy Jorry of Vista, Calif., Bonnie Mann of Acton, Dale (Davis)
      Alexander of West Newbury, Lynn Pammett of Groton, and Heather Pache of
      Sackets Harbor, N.Y., 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildre

      He was also the father of the late Scott Alexander.

      A private memorial service was held on Feb. 12 in Maynard.
    Person ID I18788  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 23 Sep 2011 

    Family Millicent Bassett,   b. 1 Nov 1925, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jan 2002  (Age 76 years) 
    Family ID F07444  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart