Alexander ‘Alex’ Adolphus Mombourquette

80, Barra Head, N.S.

Alexander ‘Alex’ Adolphus Mombourquette, 80, of Barra Head, N.S., passed away suddenly at his home on Nov. 16, 2013.

Born in West L’Ardoise, N.S., he was the son of the late Charles Adolphus and Annie Mae (Briand) Mombourquette.

Alex was a man of action, and believed deeply in the notion that a single person could and should make a difference to the world around him. This was evident in his career, his volunteer work and his willingness to help friends and family.

Alex built a 30-year career with the Co-operators and was a committed member of the co-operative movement. His career took him, Mary and family from L’Ardoise to St John’s twice, Sydney, Moncton twice, Regina and Halifax, making many friends along the way. He and Mary retired in Barra Head.

Alex supported his community and church and was involved in many volunteer organizations, such as the Knights of Columbus, Voluntary Planning, and Co-op Council. He was named 2006 Distinguished Co-operator by the N.S. Co-operative Council and was recently named honorary president of the Progressive Conservative party of N.S.

His love of carpentry and woodworking shone through in projects like kitchen cabinets for his children, helping build a home for his in-laws and a cottage for his sister, crafting an altar for the church, and building his and Mary’s home in Barra Head.

After retirement, Alex and Mary spent many years travelling around North America visiting family and friends. When Mary’s health declined, Alex devoted his life to taking care of her, so she could live out her years at home. Alex missed Mary dearly but was beginning to laugh and enjoy life again, travelling to visit his children and grandchildren, making new friends, and talking of future adventures. He was active until his last day. He will be dearly missed.

Alex was a loving husband, father, and brother who held family and friends in the highest regard.

He is survived by his five children, Michael (Cynthia), Duane (Shari), Brian (Ross), Ian and Juanita (Barry); his eight grandchildren, Matthew, Sean, Amy, Amanda, Carrie, Julie, Rachel and Lori, and his three siblings, Joan Giles (Bob Gore), Sam (Elaine) and Annette Martell ( Jerome).

He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Isabel (nee MacNeil) and a sister, Marie, in infancy.

Resting in Holy Guardian Angels Funeral Parlor, L’Ardoise, with visitation on Monday from 24 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be offered from Holy Guardian Angels Church, L’Ardoise, on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 10 a.m. with interment in Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery, Barra Head.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Green’s Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury.

Messages to the family may be conveyed at www.greensfuneralhome.ca.