MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
Vernonville Cemetery
Vernonville
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If a life is measured not by riches amassed, but by the enrichment of the lives of others, then Alex lived a great life in the company of many great people. He had a tremendous capacity to enjoy life. He was compassionate, generous with his time, gentle, and wise. He found something of value in all people and new experiences. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Ruth, son Donald and his spouse Tracey, son James and his spouse Lynn, daughter Carolyn and her spouse Debbie, grandchildren Andrew (Victoria), Emily and Laura, brother Doug and his wife Sue. Alex is also survived by his in laws Grace Broomfield, Norman Thornton, Ella Merlin, Ken and Edna Waldie, Joe and Gladys Bailey and many nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by his parents Gordon and Edith and his brother Bill. Alex spent his entire career with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce retiring as an Executive Vice President and Chief Inspector in 1993. During his career he found time to serve on the Boards of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario and later on the National Board. Since retirement, he served on the Boards of Northumberland Hills Hospital and Legion Village Inc. Friends are invited to call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E., Cobourg on Sunday June 9th from 3 – 6 pm.
A funeral service will be held in the funeral Home on Monday June 10th at 12 noon. Interment in Vernonville Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
To the Broomfield Families, sorry for your loss of Alex. Thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort as you remember Alex and hope that all the happy memories help you through this difficult time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Ruth and family, so sorry to hear of Alex passing - I will always have fond memories of him from our hospital board days - his quiet compassion worked to improve all our lives - best regards for the future
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Alex left behind a legacy of love, caring & dedication to his family, friends and Community. He was some one very special and will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to the Broomfield Family. Fran, Bill and Family
My deepest condolences to Don, Tracey and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Dearest Don, Tracey, Andrew, Emily, Laura & family, Our heartfelt condolences on your loss of Alex:- father, father-in-law & grandfather. An incredibly accomplished man who definitely left his mark on your family & his community. Memories will carry on his spirit & may he have eternal rest & peace. Suzanne, Richard, Sierra, Skye
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Carolyn, please accept our deepest condolences; Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this difficult time.
I worked with Alex in Montreal during Xpo 67 he was accountant at the time and I was his assistant this was at the main branch. We worked well together and I was very sorry to see him go to Toronto.
Carolyn, Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family. Heaven got another angel ! Our parents are always with us in our memories ! My sincere sympathies !
Carolyn, we’re sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved father. May the memories of the happy times you had together can be of some comfort during this time. Sending love from Dorrett, Norman & Isaiah
Carolyn, my condolences are extended to you and your whole family. Losing a beloved father comes with tremendous pain and I hope that the cherished memories you hold will help ease the pain of this loss as time passes. Deepest sympathies.
Ruth and Family - Please accept my condolences on the passing of Alex. It was a pleasure to serve with him on the Board of Directors at Branch 133, Legion Village Inc. He will be missed by many. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Carolyn - Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. I know how much you adored your father, and what a strong positive role model he was for you. I also know he must have been very proud of you. Wishing you and your family only goodness and joy in the future. With love, Tal
It is with great sadness that I learned of the death of your father. My thoughts are with you and your family, I send you all my support and love during these painful times. My condolences
To Ruth and family. Sending condolences.I met Alex on the school bus to Cobourg High School. Later we were both employed at CIBC. Always enjoyed a visit with Alex when he came to Legion Village Meetings.
Aunt Ruth, Don, Jamie and Carolyn, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss 💔 Sending you all our deepest sympathies. Uncle Alex was a wonderful man. A tue gentle giant, who made our lives richer for having known him and being blessed to have had him be part of our lives. Keeping you all close in thought as you mourn, cherish and honour one who is so deeply loved. Tammy, Anthony and Bob Ford
Alex was the person who invited me to leave Halifax and join him in Inspection Division. I accepted and in 1984 I becme a resident of Ontario. I have never regretted the decision to join him. While work was work, Gladys and I considered Ruth and Alex good friends. We frequently exchanged telephone calls, emails and Christmas cards. Gladys and I will miss the contact and conversations. To Ruth and the family Gladys and I extend sincere condolences on your loss. Memories will bring smiles and sometimes tears. That is understandable. Cherish the memories. RIP Alex. Gladys and Reg Ash
Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of you father. No matter how old we are, the loss of a parent is never easy, but they leave behind so many wonderful memories to cherish. I will be thinking and praying for you and your family through this difficult time.
Carolyn, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father. The beautiful messages of condolences show how truly loved, cared for and respected he was by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May God grant you and your family peace during this difficult time.
Sorry to hear the passing of your father in law Tracey. May he rest in peace
Dear Ruth and family. Our sincere condolences. Alex will be fondly remembered as the best auctioneer at the Broomfield picnics.
Dear Ruth and family, Although I only met Alex in short visits as he was dropping Ruth off or picking her up he was so kind and thoughtful. His love and support of Ruth was so easy to see in his eyes and his loving gestures. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Kim
Ruth and family please accept my condolences on the loss of Alex. I feel fortunate to have worked with Alex while he was on the Legion Village Board. I will remember him fondly.
We were so sorry to hear about Alex's sudden passing. I truly respected and loved him. We remember fondly all the Jaynes family picnics we had at his and Ruth's home. The fireworks and hay wagon rides were great. Those were the good old days for sure. He will be sorely missed.. Our sympathies to the whole family.
Ruth, Family and their friends. Alex will be missed by many regarding his countless organizations, but you have lost a husband, a father, a grandfather and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carolyn and family, my sincerest condolences. May his spirit guide and comfort you in the days ahead.
To the Broomfield Families - Uncle Alex holds a special place in my heart. He was always such a great uncle to me and was always interested in what I was doing, where I was going, and what was new in my life. I hold Uncle Alex in the highest esteem because of the man he was….strong, smart, generous and kind. I enjoyed our visits, phone calls and emails over the years. To Don, James, and Carolyn, my deepest and most sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. What a great man he was. My heart is with all of you 💔
I am very sorry to hear of Alex's passing! Having known you Ruth and Alex for many years, I know he will be greatly missed . My condolences to you Ruth and your family.
My sincere condolences
My deepest condolences to you Carolyn & family. I am truly saddened by this news and at a loss for words. I have known of Mr B. through your eyes and through your words and only know, that he was a gentleman with a heart of gold. I will always cherish his letter to me, words of wisdom every single word….literally! Please believe in the power of the Holy Spirit. HE will guide you to find a way to grieve. Mr B. will always be remembered for the legacy he leaves behind in you. Our sincerest condolences - Chris & Alice
With sincere regret, I will not be able to attend Alex's visitation or funeral service. I write this to express my appreciation for having been a small part of Alex's life as a member of Inspection Division which Alex ably headed. Alex was fair in his dealings, an empathetic and compassionate man at work and I always looked for him at CIBC's golf tournaments. after both our retirements; conversing with him in his affable style was pleasurable indeed. We will miss you, Alex; a life well lived and may you rest in peace.
Carolyn and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Ruth, my condolences to you and all of your family. Sorry to read of Alex's passing
The Harvey family sends their condolences to you all. Alex and Ruth were always good neighbors and kind people. Alex will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Dennis, Ken, Nick, Nelson, Paula and their families.
Carolyn , I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My deepest sympathies to you and yours at this sad time! Sincere condolences
My deepest condolences to you Carolyn and your family. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in the memories you shared with him.
Carolyn, My deepest and sincere condolences to you and you family on our father's passing. It is clear however that he was a great man and loving father. My thoughts are with you at this time. May he rest in peace. Regards, Bernard
Carolyn Please accept my deepest condolence for your loss.
Carolyn and family. It is with sadness I hear of the passing of your much beloved father. I am thinking of you in these difficult days. Vivian
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Alex was my boss at CIBC, a person of deep integrity and wisdom. He was certainly the most organized and meticulous person I have ever encountered in my career. He was a firm believer in a disciplined approach and a rule based system and endeavoured to be always fair and even handed in all things. His sense of humour was infectious and his determined commitment to fairness and equality was there for all to see. In life we do not often come across people like Alex who indelibly impact your life for good. I always remember Alex with gratitude. My sincere condolences to his wife and family so dear to him.
Dear Ruth & Family So sorry to hear of the passing of Alex. I enjoyed serving with him on the board of the Legion Village. I will miss his morning smiles.
Sorry to hear of Alex passing. He was a good landlord and a better friend. My condolences to his family.
Dear Ruth Don James Carolyn and family. So truly and very sorry to hear about Alex. He made me smile when we chatted during his Florida visits. Alex was a very kind and thoughtful soul. He taught his family those virtues. Hold on to your memories. Take care of yourselves and each other. Love to all. Dale
Ruth,Don,James,and Carolyn and families. So sorry to hear of Alex's passing you and your families are in our thoughts at this difficult difficult time condolences. Marlene and Lloyd LaPointe.
So sorry to hear about Alex passing he was a very nice man and special friend condolences to all his family. Sending Love and prayers ❤️
My condolences to Ruth and Alex family for the loss of their loved one. He retired the same year as me from CIBC. His accomplishments with the bank were amazing, moving from a teller to executive vice president According to the comments on the retirees site, he was respected and well liked for his leadership consideration and thoughtfulness. GOD bless you and keep you safe Alex RIP.
Don, James, Carolyn and Family We were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deepest Condolences Christine and Andy
A life well lived. Our sympathies to the family.
To the family Over the years our staff at Topcuts got to know Alex well. Always a smile and good conversation. He especially loved to talk about his family. I know the last year had some trying times for Alex but he always was pleasant and I enjoyed our time together. Sending my condolences. Always think of the good memories. Corey & Staff
Sincere sympathy to Ruth and the Broomfield Family. A very lovely and thoughtful write up for Alex who made everyone seem welcome. Sad to hear this news.
So sorry to hear of Alex passing always enjoy having a visit at apple country jam with him.All the best Mrs Broomfield.
So sorry to hear of Alex passing always enjoy having a visit at apple country jam with him.All the best Mrs Broomfield.
Sending sincerest condolences to the Broomfield Family. Keep your special memories in your heart for years to come.
Deepest condolences from The Prettie Family Valda,Betty, and Mary
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Don, James, Carolyn and family. Our deepest condolences go out to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad was amazing man. Pat and Ed
My deepest condolences on your loss of Alex. Always such a pleasure to be around and chat with.. He will be truly missed..God Bless