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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
CALLANDER, Alexander Maxwell - Long-time Windermere resident Alex Callander passed away at the Invermere Hospital surrounded by friends and family. Alex liked the outdoors and was fond of fishing, hunting, and golf and had been a member of the Windermere Golf Course for the past many years. Alex was predeceased by his wife Anne in 1988. He is survived by his three sons, Rob (Carey), Bruce (Elaine) and Rich Callander; six grandchildren, Adrian, Michael, Tanner, McKenna, R.J., Ashley, his beloved dog Shadow; and two brothers Robert (Erla), Ken (Barb). Alex loved a good crib game with friends and family and took many loonies off the other opponents. Alex was a veteran and served in the Navy as an Able Body Seaman on the HMS Nabob patrolling the North Atlantic Ocean. Many people that grew to know him over his long life will sadly miss Alex. Thanks to all our family and friends for their ongoing support during this time and the staff at the Invermere Hospital. (Calgary Herald 14 Apr 2011)
Ships served in: HMS NABOB - Survived the torpedoing of HMS NABOB on 22 Aug 1944
(AC01) Portrait of AB Alex Callander (AC02) Medals award to Alex: 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and the War Medal 1939-45 (AC03) Alex Callander (AC04) Alex Callander (right) and unknown friend (AC05) Some of Alex's mementos
Article from an interview of Alex Callander by the Valley Echo in Invermere, BC in 2010
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