Obituary of Alexander Myers

MYERS, A. J. "Alex" R.C.N.V.R. (Veteran WW II) "Mr. Amigo" Peacefully at Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew on Friday afternoon, January 23rd, 2009. Alexander James Myers of Arnprior at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband of Audrey (Nee McLaurin; formerly Scharfe) and by a former marriage the late Jane Bennion. Dearly loved stepfather of Steven Scharfe, Hal Scharfe (Janet), Gina Keindel (John) and Cindy Burns (Mark). Dear brother of Fred Myers (Irene), Beth Bennion (late Jack) and Lillian Ayers. Predeceased by a sister, Dorothy Steadman. Cherished "Grampa" of Coady, Kevin, Christal, Matthew, Kai, Megan, Wesley, Andrew and Robert and "Great-Grampa" of Sarah, Ashton and Isaac. Alex was very proud of his naval career. He served his country with passion and dedication. During his many years in the navy, he sailed the North Atlantic Ocean countless times on the following ships: HMCS Gananoque, HMCS Stratford, HMCS Eyebright and HMCS Victoriaville. Alex was also a longtime member of the Full Gospel Businessman's Fellowship. Friends may join us for visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home, 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 9:30 until 10:15 a.m. A Service in celebration of Alex' life will be conducted in Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, 116 Baskin Drive West, Arnprior on Tuesday morning, January 27th at 11 o'clock. Cremation will follow with interment to take place at the Templeton United Church Cemetery, Templeton, Quebec in the spring. For those wishing, a donation made to Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew would be greatly appreciated by the family. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 174, Arnprior will assemble at the funeral home for a tribute service on Monday evening at 6:30 p.m.