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Alexander Rankin,

ALEXANDER RANKIN,

2021

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

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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

Leanna Hocevar- Degagne, March 1, 2021

Sandy and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Keep your memories close.

Brenda Davreux Hong Hong, March 1, 2021

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

Greg and Gail Arbuckle, March 1, 2021

So sorry about alex he will be missed always had a smile for everyone always made me laugh when he was selling nedava tickets

carolyn callahan, March 1, 2021

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.

Noella Labine-Bustraen, March 1, 2021

Sue, Thinking of you at this very sad time. My sincere sympathies to you and your family.

Pam Hunt, March 1, 2021

Condolences to all the family. He was a very special person and will be missed.

Lorrie Brough, March 1, 2021

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

Helene and Don Studholme, March 1, 2021

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

Helene and Don Studholme, March 1, 2021

Sincere condolences to Dani and her Family.

Jack Royal, March 1, 2021

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!

Vicki Mudrick, March 1, 2021

To Danni Sue and family. Sorry for the loss of your husband father and grandfather.

Chris Bivol, March 1, 2021

My sincere condolences to Dani Sue and family on the loss of your husband father and grandfather!

Chris bivol, March 1, 2021

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

Marjorie and Paul Harvey, March 1, 2021

Danny and family . Please accept my sincerist sympathy due to the passing away of Alex. We will all miss him. Love from Marilyn Archer.

Marilyn Archer, March 1, 2021

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

Cindy Charette, March 1, 2021

Sincere condolences, Danny and family. He is resting with the angels.

Laurie Bassett, March 1, 2021

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

Gale Hamilton, March 1, 2021

Dear Sue and families, My thoughts are with you. Very sad news.

Colleen Fagan, March 1, 2021

Danny, Sue and family. We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Alex will be missed dearly.

Diane & Gord, March 1, 2021

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.

Wayne Petch, March 1, 2021

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Rankin. He will be fondly remembered by our whole family.

Wendy (Petch) Cooper, March 1, 2021

Sincere condolences on your great loss, to Danny and family. Sending thoughts and prayers, Joan Butt

Joan Butt, March 1, 2021

Sending our very deepest sympathy to the family. May Alex Rest in Peace.

Stella & Adrien, March 1, 2021

Please accept my sincere condolences. He will certainly be missed but your memories will always be there.

Lynda Enouy, March 1, 2021

Very sorry about Alex, my condolences to Danny, Sue and Mike, and family.

Brian Coghlan, March 1, 2021

Sorry four loss. Sincere condolences to Danny and family

helen and Bud Miller, March 1, 2021

Sincere condolences Danny and family

Mary kazur, March 1, 2021

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.

Richard and Cathy Le Clerc, March 1, 2021

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!!

John Folusewych, March 1, 2021

Sincere condolences to Dani and family.

Gayle Havrot, March 1, 2021

Sincerest Condolences Danny, Sue and the Rankin Family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sonia & Freddy Lang

Sonia Lang, March 1, 2021

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.

Jim Lang, March 1, 2021

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.

Rick and Judy Gervais, March 1, 2021

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.

Gord Sinclair, March 1, 2021

Im so sorry for Alexs passing. Deepest condolences to Danny and family.

Kim Kazur, March 1, 2021

Sending my condolences during this difficult time to Dani and the whole family

Christine Doxsee, March 1, 2021

Thinking of all of you.

Linda Cunningham, March 1, 2021

Our condolences to you Sue and your family.

Brenda Todd, March 1, 2021

We were saddened to hear of Alex’s passing. Our deepest condolences to the Rankin and Stevanovich family.

Brian Stratford & Cori Clement, March 1, 2021

Sorry to learn of Alecs passing. I will always think of him as Sweater Guy. Warmest of hugs to you, Dani, and family.

Betty (Kennedy) Caverly, March 1, 2021

Sue and family so sorry to hear of Alex passing. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humour!

Marlene Lance, March 1, 2021

Sincere condolences Dani, and the whole family. Alex will be missed by many! Prayers sent your way!

Monique Lavric, March 1, 2021

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.

Jenifer Simpson, March 1, 2021

So sorry for your loss Dani.

Mary Potter, March 1, 2021

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.

Jane Lomanno, March 1, 2021

So sorry Danny and family for your great loss. Such a nice man. May he R.I.P. until you meet again.

Judy Kerr, March 1, 2021

Our prayers are with you he was such a gentleman may he rest in peace

Anna Witty, March 1, 2021

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

Kelli Kirkey, March 1, 2021

so sorry for your loss he will surely be missed around the branch and all who new him.

Robert Taylor, March 1, 2021

so sorry for your loss we will surely be missed at the branch . and everyone who new him.

Robert Taylor, March 1, 2021

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

Michael Laurie Doyon, March 1, 2021

Sincere condolences to Dani and her family

Jim & Joanne Whipple, March 1, 2021

Condolences to Dani and her family at this sad and difficult time. May he Rest In Peace.

John and Lina Maille, March 1, 2021

Condolences to all the family. Thinking of you, Dani!

Margaret McCrank, March 1, 2021

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.

Raymonde & Al Fong, March 1, 2021

I am giving you my condolences to you and your family.

Julie, March 1, 2021

Deepest Condolences to Danny and family. Our thoughts are with you at this sorrowful time.

Laura Gagnon, March 1, 2021

Sue,Mike and family. Please accept our sincere condolences He was such a kind man always had a smile on his face.

Val & Stan Fox, March 1, 2021

so sorry for your loss we will surely miss him

kim saunders, March 1, 2021

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!

Aline PITTUI, March 1, 2021