<p><span style="font-size: large;">It is with great sadness that the family of the late Benedict (Ben) Francis Alexander announce his passing on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Health Science Center, St. John’s, NL at the age of 80 years. He is survived by his wife Heather (Bell); sons: Donald Joseph, Gregory Benedict; grandchildren: Chelsea Dawn, Jacob Francis, Benedict Francis, Hannah Isabel; brothers: Francis Xavier, Fintan (Ann); sisters: Stella (Brian) Cowen, Lillian Dielentheis as well as nieces, nephews, other family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents James & Theresa Alexander; brother David and sister Odile Hovey. Ben will be forever remembered for his countless hours of volunteer work within the community and the province. His love for the great outdoors brought him many hours of enjoyment whether he was flying his plane or salmon fishing on the rivers. Visitation will take place at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 7 - 9 p.m. and on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. A celebration of Ben’s life will be on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Joseph’s Parish in St. George’s with Monsignor Edwin Gale officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Shallop Cove, NL. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or donations to The Heart & Stroke Foundation. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN">Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Stephenville Crossing.</span></span></p>