In Memoriam
Yvonne Harrison Alexander, wife of University of Guelph chancellor Lincoln Alexander, died May 15, 1999. Heartfelt condolences have been sent on behalf of the University by president Mordechai Rozanski.
"Our chancellor is perhaps the most admired and respected public figure in Ontario," says Rozanski. "He leads our university with grace and dignity. What many don't know is that in addition to the Lincoln Alexander we know and love, there is also a very private man, a man who places family life above all else. Yvonne has been his partner for more than 50 years. At a time like this, we pause in our daily activities to mourn the loss of Yvonne and to express our sympathies and offer our support to Lincoln and his family."
The Alexanders were married Sept. 10, 1948, in Hamilton. The couple met during a dance in Toronto in the 1940s, and Lincoln Alexander chose work in Hamilton over Ottawa because it was her home town. They have one son, Keith; a daughter-in-law, Joyce; and two granddaughters, Erika and Marissa.
Though intensely private, Yvonne Alexander acted as partner and counsel to her husband throughout his distinguished career of public service. In keeping with her wishes, a private funeral was held.
U of G is planning a memorial expression and will announce details after consultation with the family. Donations to the Halton-Wentworth Alzheimer Foundation may be made in her name.
∼She was the wife of Lincoln Alexander, who served as Lieutenant-Governor of Canada from 1985 to 1991. They were married since 1948.
Yvonne Harrison Alexander, wife of University of Guelph chancellor Lincoln Alexander, died May 15, 1999. Heartfelt condolences have been sent on behalf of the University by president Mordechai Rozanski.
"Our chancellor is perhaps the most admired and respected public figure in Ontario," says Rozanski. "He leads our university with grace and dignity. What many don't know is that in addition to the Lincoln Alexander we know and love, there is also a very private man, a man who places family life above all else. Yvonne has been his partner for more than 50 years. At a time like this, we pause in our daily activities to mourn the loss of Yvonne and to express our sympathies and offer our support to Lincoln and his family."
The Alexanders were married Sept. 10, 1948, in Hamilton. The couple met during a dance in Toronto in the 1940s, and Lincoln Alexander chose work in Hamilton over Ottawa because it was her home town. They have one son, Keith; a daughter-in-law, Joyce; and two granddaughters, Erika and Marissa.
Though intensely private, Yvonne Alexander acted as partner and counsel to her husband throughout his distinguished career of public service. In keeping with her wishes, a private funeral was held.
U of G is planning a memorial expression and will announce details after consultation with the family. Donations to the Halton-Wentworth Alzheimer Foundation may be made in her name.
∼She was the wife of Lincoln Alexander, who served as Lieutenant-Governor of Canada from 1985 to 1991. They were married since 1948.
In Memoriam
Yvonne Harrison Alexander, wife of University of Guelph chancellor Lincoln Alexander, died May 15, 1999. Heartfelt condolences have been sent on behalf of the University by president Mordechai Rozanski.
"Our chancellor is perhaps the most admired and respected public figure in Ontario," says Rozanski. "He leads our university with grace and dignity. What many don't know is that in addition to the Lincoln Alexander we know and love, there is also a very private man, a man who places family life above all else. Yvonne has been his partner for more than 50 years. At a time like this, we pause in our daily activities to mourn the loss of Yvonne and to express our sympathies and offer our support to Lincoln and his family."
The Alexanders were married Sept. 10, 1948, in Hamilton. The couple met during a dance in Toronto in the 1940s, and Lincoln Alexander chose work in Hamilton over Ottawa because it was her home town. They have one son, Keith; a daughter-in-law, Joyce; and two granddaughters, Erika and Marissa.
Though intensely private, Yvonne Alexander acted as partner and counsel to her husband throughout his distinguished career of public service. In keeping with her wishes, a private funeral was held.
U of G is planning a memorial expression and will announce details after consultation with the family. Donations to the Halton-Wentworth Alzheimer Foundation may be made in her name.
∼She was the wife of Lincoln Alexander, who served as Lieutenant-Governor of Canada from 1985 to 1991. They were married since 1948.
Yvonne Harrison Alexander, wife of University of Guelph chancellor Lincoln Alexander, died May 15, 1999. Heartfelt condolences have been sent on behalf of the University by president Mordechai Rozanski.
"Our chancellor is perhaps the most admired and respected public figure in Ontario," says Rozanski. "He leads our university with grace and dignity. What many don't know is that in addition to the Lincoln Alexander we know and love, there is also a very private man, a man who places family life above all else. Yvonne has been his partner for more than 50 years. At a time like this, we pause in our daily activities to mourn the loss of Yvonne and to express our sympathies and offer our support to Lincoln and his family."
The Alexanders were married Sept. 10, 1948, in Hamilton. The couple met during a dance in Toronto in the 1940s, and Lincoln Alexander chose work in Hamilton over Ottawa because it was her home town. They have one son, Keith; a daughter-in-law, Joyce; and two granddaughters, Erika and Marissa.
Though intensely private, Yvonne Alexander acted as partner and counsel to her husband throughout his distinguished career of public service. In keeping with her wishes, a private funeral was held.
U of G is planning a memorial expression and will announce details after consultation with the family. Donations to the Halton-Wentworth Alzheimer Foundation may be made in her name.
∼She was the wife of Lincoln Alexander, who served as Lieutenant-Governor of Canada from 1985 to 1991. They were married since 1948.
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