To the Rankin Family, Ive just learned of Mr Rankins passing and wanted to pass along condolences on behalf of the Hocevar and Bennetts families
It is with great sadness that the family of Alexander Dobbie Rankin announce his passing on August 28th, 2019, at the Kirkland and District Hospital.Alex was born February 20, 1925 in Scotland to Elizabeth and Hugh Rankin. In June of 1929 his family immigrated to Canada settling in London Ontario, residing in North Bay 1957 to 1966, and moving to Kirkland Lake in 1966 where he has resided ever since.He leaves behind his wife of 62 wonderful years, Diane (Danny) (Fitzpatrick) Rankin.Predeceased by his sister Betty and brothers John, Tom and Hugh, he is survived by son Alexander (Sandy) Rankin and wife Martha of Kingston, Ontario, daughter Susan Rankin and husband Mike Stevanovich of Kirkland Lake, his precious grandchildren Bonnie (Dr. Alan Chiem), Allie (Dustin Souriol) and Chase (Alyssa Doxsee), and his great grandchildren Naomi and Gabriel.A WWII Navy veteran and lifelong employee of Brewers Retail, he enjoyed spending his retirement years playing cards with friends at the Legion, coffee at Tim’s with the “boys”, volunteering at the hospital and teaching life’s lessons to his grandchildren.A Celebration of Life:
Royal Canadian Legion Br. 87 (Larry Brown Room)
1 Summerhayes Avenue
Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3H7
Saturday, September 14, 2019
from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.Our heartfelt thanks to Betty Smallwood, the wonderful doctors and nursing staff for their warm and compassionate care.Offer Condolence for the family of Alexander Rankin
To the Rankin Family, Ive just learned of Mr Rankins passing and wanted to pass along condolences on behalf of the Hocevar and Bennetts families
Sandy and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Keep your memories close.
Mrs. Rankin, Sandy, Sue and families, please accept our condolences for your loss. All good memories of Mr. Rankin, yes i still called him that. Mrs Rankin, can we now settle that wager I’ve had with him since I was 12 years old. He never wanted payment but has been charging me interest all these years. LOL Sincerely, Greg and Gail Arbuckle
So sorry about alex he will be missed always had a smile for everyone always made me laugh when he was selling nedava tickets
Sue, Allie, Chase and family I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad and grandfather. I did not know him but I know that he left behind some of the kindest and most compassionate people I know. My thoughts are with all of you.
Sue, Thinking of you at this very sad time. My sincere sympathies to you and your family.
Condolences to all the family. He was a very special person and will be missed.
Dear Danny, Sue and family, So sorry to hear of Alexs passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Helene and Don
Dear Dani, Sue and family, So sorry to hear of Alexs passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Helene and Don
Sincere condolences to Dani and her Family.
Sue, Mike and Dani, Our sincere condolences to you and your family! We have been thinking of all of you at this very sad time. Alex was a very special man. Cherish your many memories!
To Danni Sue and family. Sorry for the loss of your husband father and grandfather.
My sincere condolences to Dani Sue and family on the loss of your husband father and grandfather!
Mrs. Rankin, Sue and families. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Paul, Marjorie, Chris and Abbey Harvey
Danny and family . Please accept my sincerist sympathy due to the passing away of Alex. We will all miss him. Love from Marilyn Archer.
To Sue, Mike and the Rankin family. Please accept our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Cindy and Marc
Sincere condolences, Danny and family. He is resting with the angels.
Dani and family Our condolences on Alex,s passing. He was a great volunteer at the hospital and we always enjoyed our conversations. Sorry for your loss Brian and Gale Hamilton
Dear Sue and families, My thoughts are with you. Very sad news.
Danny, Sue and family. We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Alex will be missed dearly.
My condolences to you Dani and your family at this sad time. Alex and I go a long way back and I will miss him deeply.
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Rankin. He will be fondly remembered by our whole family.
Sincere condolences on your great loss, to Danny and family. Sending thoughts and prayers, Joan Butt
Sending our very deepest sympathy to the family. May Alex Rest in Peace.
Please accept my sincere condolences. He will certainly be missed but your memories will always be there.
Very sorry about Alex, my condolences to Danny, Sue and Mike, and family.
Sorry four loss. Sincere condolences to Danny and family
Sincere condolences Danny and family
Dani & Family We are sorry to read of Alexs passing. He was a true gentleman. He will definitely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Danny I am so sorry for your loss. Alex was a wonderful human being, just like you. I spent many enjoyable evenings playing euchre and crib with you both. God Bless!!
Sincere condolences to Dani and family.
Sincerest Condolences Danny, Sue and the Rankin Family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sonia & Freddy Lang
Sad to see that Alex has passed. A great guy to have a card game with. My sympathies to Danny and the family. Jim Lang.
Condolences to the Rankin Family at this sad time…BUT remember all those fun memories of Alex and there are a FEW of those !!!….Rick and I have many of them from the Golf Club which we will cherish him by.
Our deepest condolences to the Rankin Family. My family and I always enjoyed his visits to Tim Horton”s East. I personal enjoyed the teasing he would give me as I made his dark roast 1 cream. Super nice man with a great sense of humour. Gord Sinclair and Family.
Im so sorry for Alexs passing. Deepest condolences to Danny and family.
Sending my condolences during this difficult time to Dani and the whole family
Thinking of all of you.
Our condolences to you Sue and your family.
We were saddened to hear of Alex’s passing. Our deepest condolences to the Rankin and Stevanovich family.
Sorry to learn of Alecs passing. I will always think of him as Sweater Guy. Warmest of hugs to you, Dani, and family.
Sue and family so sorry to hear of Alex passing. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humour!
Sincere condolences Dani, and the whole family. Alex will be missed by many! Prayers sent your way!
Danny and family, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by a lot of people. My thoughts are with you and your family. Take care.
So sorry for your loss Dani.
So very sorry to learn if Mr.Rankins passing. He was truly a gem in every sense of the word. My condolences to Danny, Sue & Sandy and their families.
So sorry Danny and family for your great loss. Such a nice man. May he R.I.P. until you meet again.
Our prayers are with you he was such a gentleman may he rest in peace
Mrs Rankin, Sue, Sandy and families I am so sorry to hear of Mr Rankins passing. It was a pleasure to serve him at Veterans Affairs. May you find comfort in a life well lived and the wonderful memories he leaves behind. Thank you for your service Sir. Kelli
so sorry for your loss he will surely be missed around the branch and all who new him.
so sorry for your loss we will surely be missed at the branch . and everyone who new him.
I would like to extend my condolences to Alexs family. He was a fine gentleman and he will be missed. Rest In Peace old friend
Sincere condolences to Dani and her family
Condolences to Dani and her family at this sad and difficult time. May he Rest In Peace.
Condolences to all the family. Thinking of you, Dani!
Our sincere condolences to the Rankin family at this very sad time. Alex has touched the lives of many people & leaves behind some very fond memories.
I am giving you my condolences to you and your family.
Deepest Condolences to Danny and family. Our thoughts are with you at this sorrowful time.
Sue,Mike and family. Please accept our sincere condolences He was such a kind man always had a smile on his face.
so sorry for your loss we will surely miss him
My Deepest Condolences to Mrs. Rankin and his family. He was a true gentleman. My prayers are with you all. May he rest in Peace!