Obituary of Alex Wright

John Alexander "Alex" Wright, age 62, of Westville, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2012 in Grand Praire, Alberta. Born in New Glasgow, on May 27, 1950, Alex was a son of the late George and Mildred (MacLeod) Wright. Alex was a coal miner, having worked in the Drummond Mine, Westville and Westray Mine, Plymouth. He also worked construction as a scaffolder and carpenter in Fort MacMurray. He is survived by sons, Jeremy and Jason, Ontario; ;brothers, Hughie (Anna), Caribou; Edward (Pat), Calvin (Audrey), and Carl (Kim) all of Westville. Alex was predeceased by his wife Joan (Coady); sisters, Betty Slaunwhite; Audrey MacDonald and Doreen; and infant brothers, Irwin, and George. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. His funeral service will be held 2 o’clock Tuesday from Eagles Funeral Chapel, Westville with the Rev. Jeff Lackie officiating. Burial will be in St. Bees Cemetery. www.eaglesfuneralhome.ca