Alexander M. LINDSAY

OBITUARY ALEXANDER (SANDY) M. LINDSAY It is with a sense of profound loss, that the family of Alexander (Sandy) M. Lindsay announces his death on Tuesday, November 1, 2005. Sandy is survived by his wife, Shirley, his two sons, Colin and Christopher, his daughter, Tanya and his "daughter-on-loan" Renee. Sandy also has four grandchildren, Sarah (Colin), Jordan and Garnet (Christopher) and his special buddy, Ethan (Tanya). As well, Sandy will be missed by his brother Bonar (Pat) and his sister-in-law, Peggy (George). Sandy was predeceased by his first wife, Bobby, and his brothers, Cyril and George. Sandy was born in Montreal, Quebec and spent his early years in that province. He completed his schooling in Nova Scotia and served in the merchant marine and navy during World War II. He received a Bachelor's Degree from Sir George Williams University and his professional teacher training at the University of Saskatchewan. He earned his Master's Degree from Acadia University. Over the years, Sandy worked successfully as a classroom teacher, a vice-principal and principal in both elementary and secondary schools. He was the Assistant Director General of the Bedford Regional School Board, south of Montreal and a Director General for the Protestant School Board of Greater Quebec (Quebec City and environs). He became a school inspector with the Department of Education (Quebec). Later, he was promoted to the post of Associate Director of Elementary and Secondary Education for the Province of Quebec (English Section). Sandy was a leader in promoting continuous progress, subject promotion and modular timetabling. He led three planning and development teams in the establishment of comprehensive vocational schools in the province of Quebec. During the latter part of his career, he joined the Department of Indian Affairs as a classroom consultant in the Island Lake area. In a short time, he became an Assistant Superintendent. Eventually he was transferred to the home office in Winnipeg and worked there until his retirement. During this time he was involved in writing several books which were to be used as curriculum support material in the education of aboriginal students. Sandy will be remembered for his ability to always meet challenges head on, his ability to quickly solve problems, his readiness to always lend a helping hand, his quick smile and his big, bright, brown eyes. Sandy and his family would like to thank Dr. Unruh, Dr. Pinniger, the staff on the 6th floor Health Sciences Centre, the staff at Stonewall and District Health Centre, Stonewall Home Care and Palliative Care for all their compassion, kindness and care during his illness. We would also like to thank our friends Connie Singleterry and George Willox for their help and support through what proved to be a long and difficult struggle against impossible odds. Our thanks and appreciation are also extended to the people in our community who offered their help when times became unusually difficult. A memorial service will held at Mackenzie Funeral Chapel, Stonewall, MB on Saturday, November 5, at 2 p.m. Mackenzie Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Published in the Montreal Gazette on 11/3/2005