Maurice W. Alexander, Jr.
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Maurice W. Alexander Jr., 90, of Cochranville, went to be with Jesus his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Harrison Senior Living of Christiana. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor Bernard Alexander with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, PA, he was the son of Maurice W. and Reba (Gill) Alexander.
Maurice was a graduate of West Fallowfield High School. He proudly served in the US Army during World War II and the Korean War. He was a builder all his life and a lifelong member of the Cochranville United Methodist Church where he was active in Methodist Men. Maurice was also a Boy Scout leader who had the honor of seeing both of his sons receive their Eagle Award in scouting. While serving on the Octorara School Board he had a part in helping to form the Octorara School District. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows. He and his wife, for over 40 years, helped to take care of 150 foster children in their home.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by a daughter, Linda Lee, wife of Mark Punchard of Gettysburg, Pa., daughter-in-law, Susan Alexander of Newark, DE, four grandchildren; Mark Jr. and Stephanie Punchard of Gettysburg, Pa., Shawn Alexander of Newark, DE. and Kristin Wolanski of Middletown, DE, six great grandchildren; Abbey, Alaina, Autumn, Lyric and Micah Punchard and William Wolanski and two siblings; Hazel Roche of Marathon, FL, and Arnold Alexander of Cochranville. He was preceded in death by two sons, Wesley and Bernard Alexander.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 11am from the Cochranville United Methodist Church, 92 Church Drive, Cochranville, PA, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation from 10 to 11am.
The family requests that donations be made in his memory to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 345, West Grove, Pa. 19390-0345 or The Cochranville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 298, Cochranville, Pa. 19330.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Eleanor, Linda and family. I am so sad to hear of Maurice ' s passing.Eleanor you and Maurice will always hold a special place in my heart.I love you both.We became good friends over the years.I loved visiting you with all the different little ones you cared for over the years.They were such a joy to me.You two are the true picture of real Christians and following our Lord Jesus.May our Lord surround all of you with His peace and love.
Maurice Alexander
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of my Uncle Maurice. He was such a precious man. He had such a positive influence on my life growing up. He was always such a gentle person. He will be greatly missed. Aunt Eleanor, I wish I could be with you during this time, but I have some health issues, including recent surgery, that keep me from being with you and your family. But you know I love you dearly and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers!!
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It was a pleasure knowing Maurice Alexander. We express our most sincerest sympathy. His smile will always be remembered.
I never met his man who was
I never met his man who was father and friend to so many. I only know him through one of his foster children. The love Maurice and his wife showed her and 150 other children is clear in everything my friend does. She is an inspiration to me personally, and so her foster parents are as well. To Maurice's family, I wish you peace in finding ways to remember him and continue his legacy and in recognizing your blessings with this incredible man. God bless all of you.
Deepest condolences
I never met his man who was father and friend to so many. I only know him through one of his foster children. The love Maurice and his wife showed her and 150 other children is clear in everything my friend does. She is an inspiration to me personally, and so her foster parents are as well. To Maurice's family, I wish you peace in finding ways to remember him and continue his legacy and in recognizing your blessings with this incredible man. God bless all of you.