Alfred ''Roy'' L. Alexander
HADDAM - Alfred ''Roy'' L. Alexander of 77 Little Meadow Road, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002, at his home. He was the husband of Marilyn Cook Alexander. Born in Meriden on Jan. 10, 1933, he was the son of the late William and Louise Mattick Alexander. He had been employed as a machinist at Electric Boat in Groton until his retirement in 1995, and was a member of the Masons, Frederick Lodge #14 in Plainville. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Bonnie Depaolis of Waterford, CT; two sons, William Alexander of Columbus, IN and David Alexander of Waterford; six grandchildren, Brandy Depaolis of Waterford, Amy Alexander of Michigan, Katie Alexander and Lauren Alexander, both of Virginia, Kelli Alexander and Taylor Alexander, both of Waterford; five stepchildren, Stanley Gura of Meriden, Daniel Gura and Mary Emerling, both of Colchester, JoAnne Gura of New Britain and Diane Levy of Plainville; nine step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Jeanette Eshner and Virginia Fox and a brother, Robert Alexander. The funeral will be Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. at Beecher and Bennett Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Ave., Meriden. The Rev. Perry L. Beaver will officiate. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Burial in West Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family.
Dear Marilyn, My deepest sympathy to you and all of your family in the loss of Roy. This must be a very sad time for you. May it help to know that an old friend from SNET is thinking of you. I will remember you and Roy at Mass tomorrow. Take care of yourself. Love and God Bless, Pat