GIGEROFF, Alex K., BA. LLB., LL.M., Ph.D., July 30, 1931 – May 2, 2016
Born in Toronto to Macedonian parents Kire and Velika. Alex earned his Ph.D.(Criminology) London School of Economics 1973; Assist. Prof. Faculty of Med., Dept. of Psyc., Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, U of T 1971 - 1975 and Clarke's Research Fund Award 1969 published by the U of T Press. Through his books and many published papers he helped reform the Criminal Laws of Canada.
Alex moved his family to Yarmouth N.S. in 1975 to pursue his art. He was President of the Yarmouth Art Society, and Yarmouth Arts Regional Centre, and a founding member of the Visual Arts Nova Scotia and ran Art as Therapy Program. He is an author/playwright and loved to publish little books with simple stories and illustrations.
“ I am a humanist, with a Macedonian mountain peasant soul informing and supporting an educated intellect. “
Survived by his sister Vera Stoyanovich, son Andre Haines and Gregory Watters, and grandchilden Andrea and Kier from his first son Lex (1962-2012); beloved family members Chris & Susan, Don & Marleen, Elaine, their children, nieces Dianne, Joanne and Janice. Predeceased by his sisters Anne and Mary. His extended family is huge: Rolland Surette, Phil and Sylvia, Susan, the Dauphanee's, Devin and so many more. He was well loved by a large circle of friends.
There will be a gathering in Yarmouth May 29th at The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia from 2-5 pm
and in Toronto to celebrate Alex's life. Details to be announced soon.