Passed peacefully away at his home on Monday, October 2, 2017, Alexander William McCloy, age 88 years, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Maggie and William; sisters Isabelle and Jean; and son Ian. Left to celebrate his life are his loving wife of 59 years, Mary (May), sons William (Melanie Nickless), Paul (Lisa Harvey), daughters Cora (Victor Tkachenko), Jean, Margaret and Ursula; three very special grandchildren Wilson, Allison and Patrick. He was born in Winnipeg and was raised in Saltcoats, Scotland returning to Canada in 1952. He will be fondly remembered by his relatives in Scotland and Ireland. Alex was actively involved in the Holy Name Society and Mary Queen of Peace Church and was a tireless volunteer in Newfoundland and Labrador sport, holding a variety of executive positions in swimming, track and field and figure skating. After retiring from Memorial University in 1989, with Mary he enjoyed travel, frequently visiting family and attending sporting events across Canada, the U.S., Ireland, Scotland, Asia and South Pacific. He and Mary encouraged and supported their children and grandchildren's athletic, academic and musical pursuits. A special thank you to Dr. Ean Parsons for his outstanding care. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, 84 LeMarchant Road on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place on Friday, October 6, 2017 from Mary Queen of Peace Church, Torbay Road at 9:30 a.m. followed by a reception at the church Hospitality room. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mary Queen of Peace Food Bank or Mary Queen of Peace Memorial Fund.