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Alexander Edwards
July 25, 1924 - November 12, 2013
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<div itemprop="description">EDWARDS, Mr. Alexander Robert - (WWII Veteran and Retired O.P.P Superintendent) Passed away at home at the Royal Gardens Peterborough on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn nee Reid for over 64 years. Al is survived by his children, Janice, Bryon (Teresa), Judy and his grandchildren Rob, Mark (Juliet) and great-grandchildren Jillian, Nathan, Lexie and Zoey. Al served in WWII with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. As an Ontario Provincial Police Officer for 35 years, he rose through the ranks to Superintendent and was stationed with his family in many communities throughout Ontario. Returning to Peterborough upon retirement, he became an accomplished woodcarver and beekeeper, was a charter member of Westdale United Church, member of the Kawartha Shrine Club and lifetime member of the OPPVA. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2013 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the NISBETT FUNERAL HOME, 600 MONAGHAN ROAD SOUTH, 705-745-3211 and Friday, November 15, 2013 from 1 p.m. until service time of 2 p.m. in the Nisbett Chapel. In memory of Al, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. <br /></div>