Alexander “Alex” Henry Cunningham
1931-2017
With heavy hearts the family of Alexander
“Alex” Henry Cunningham announces his sudden passing
on Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 at his home in
Rothesay. Born on April 17, 1931 in Birch Hills, Saskatchewan, he was
a son of the late John and Willa (Pushie) Cunningham.
At 11 years of age Alex moved with his family from the big
skies of the West to the waters of Nova Scotia where they settled in
New Glasgow.
Despite his Nova Scotian roots, Alex was a staunch New
Brunswicker, graduating from the University of New Brunswick with a
BSc Electrical Engineering degree in 1955. He enjoyed a 35 year career
in telecommunications with the majority of that time at NBTel/Aliant
in Saint John. He was a Life Member of the NB Professional Engineers
Association, a Life Member of the Bell Aliant Pioneers, an Honourary
Life member of the Masonic Lodge no. 22 – Saint John and a
dedicated member and Elder Emeritus of the St. John and St. Stephen
Presbyterian Church (now Grace Presbyterian). Following his retirement
Alex lived quietly and modestly, always available to give a helping
hand – volunteering at the Church of Saint John and St.
Stephen Home, Pioneer PC Workshop and other charitable organizations.
Alex’s interests were spending time outdoors gardening,
sports (especially hockey), walking the shores of the Northumberland
Strait and fixing anyone’s broken appliances but above
everything else his lifelong priority was his family for whom he
showed unlimited patience, generosity and kindness.
In addition to his loving wife of 60 years, Doreen (Dalling),
Alex is survived by his four children: John (Pam Watson) of Aurora,
ON, Jay (Cindy) of Fredericton, NB, Jeffrey (Jennifer) of Quispamsis,
NB, and Jane (Bruce Gordon) of Challex, France; 10 grandchildren:
Alex, Joshua, Katie, Connor, Samantha, Brooke, Hope, Denali, Ella and
Tess; his sisters, Isabelle Sandiland and Barbara O’Regan
(Jim); a brother Fred Cunningham (Carolyn); brother-in-law, Bert
Dalling; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his
parents, he was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Thomas Sandiland
and sister-in-law, Mildred Dalling.
Arrangements are under the care of
Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424). Although there will be no
visitation, family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service
on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 11:00 am held at Grace Presbyterian
Church, 101 Coburg Street, Saint John with the Rev. Dr. Philip Lee and
the Rev. Dr. John Crawford officiating. In lieu of flowers,
remembrance to the Autism Community Centre or Camp Goodtime (Canadian
Cancer Society) would be appreciated.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Alexander Alex Henry Cunningham – 1931-2017.source

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