Obituary of Matthew James Alexander

Matthew James Alexander
April 16, 1954 – January 5, 2024
Pasadena, NL

I was a husband.
I was a father.
I was a teacher.
I was a good man.

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Matthew James Alexander announce his passing on Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Western Long Term Care, Palliative Care Unit at the age of 69 years. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 47 years Theresa (MacPherson); daughters: Shannon, Stacey (John) and Erin (Stephen); 2 grandchildren: Virginie and Dimick; as well as a large circle of family and friends.

A special thank you to the Doctors, nurses and staff of the Palliative Care Unit for their many acts of kindness. Also thank you to the pharmacists and staff at Shopper’s Drug Mart in Pasadena.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Visitation will continue at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A ceremony will be held on Tuesday, January 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the family would be greatly appreciated or to a charity of one's choice.

"Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light." – Dylan Thomas