This is good medicine for us. Thank you for being such a wonderful siblings to Alex. Debbee
A beautiful tribute to the always smiling Alex. Travel well, Alex.
Thank you for these pictures….. it has just been in the last 3-4 years that I have gotten to know Alex, as a friend and neighbor, so it is wonderful to learn a bit about her younger days. She was a gift…….
Thank you all for being such good friends.
Thanks for being a great brother. I know she appreciated you.
This is a wonderful visual tale for us to treasure, a glimpse into Alex’s long and marvelous story. Thank you, John
Thank you John for sharing these moments of Alex’s life with us, this amazing warm person always. I know it runs in the family as I have watched you love and care for her over these months.
Great quote, John. Especially when I remember Alex in cowboy boots and short skirts that showed off her famously shapely legs…striding into adventures of ALL sorts.
I especially love seeing the young painter and the delighted face of the kindergarten graduate. How wonderful to see photos of those early years. Alex was blessed with amazing siblings. Thanks for sharing John.
Thank you for this glimpse into her early years. A happy looking tribe! Wonderful to see Alex so well cared for and beloved.
Kathy
Thanks for sharing these sweet photographs of your sister. It is evident that she carried all these memories with her as she lived her life. She was a fun woman to know through all her life’s adventures! It was a great experience working with her on the farm and a pleasure to keep the friendship as our paths moved forward on their different paths! She will be missed!
Alex Smiles
Always more than a grin
Her intimate invitation to us
To love her world
As she did
I’ve known Alex for many years as the sister of my best friend. I first met her as she was
about to start her life having graduated from college. She was going to be a
Vermont farmer. Many young kids follow their fantasies; I thought she would have a brief go at it, but what happened? She was tough, smart and dedicated, and showed an incredible
talent. She became a real first rate farmer.
I fell for her warm, humorous, jewel of a personality and I enjoyed every occasion with her
thereafter. This last chapter was so unfair but she was so terrific, we will all feel the loss.
Alex’s spunky spirit shone through every photo, even as an infant. She remained true to her inner self throughout her life – and has inspired us to do the same. We are all blessed for having known Alex.
Alex had a knowing twinkle in her eye way back then! I loved the glimpse into her childhood. Thank you for that. The picture with the litter of poodles especially captured me. Here’s to Alex’s ever-positive way of moving through the world. We all have so much to learn from her and her undaunted spirit.
Dear Wylies,
Thank you much for sharing these very special photographs that stir so many wonderful memories. Thank you for being such terrific neighbors. I can still see Mrs. Wilcox patiently waiting for all of the young Riverdalians to assemble on your huge couch for the annual Christmas Photograph. I will always remember Alex’s smile, laughter and kindness. She certainly will be missed by everyone who ever knew her. Much love from afar, Peter Thacher
This is good medicine for us. Thank you for being such a wonderful siblings to Alex. Debbee
A beautiful tribute to the always smiling Alex. Travel well, Alex.
Thank you for these pictures….. it has just been in the last 3-4 years that I have gotten to know Alex, as a friend and neighbor, so it is wonderful to learn a bit about her younger days. She was a gift…….
Thank you all for being such good friends.
Thanks for being a great brother. I know she appreciated you.
This is a wonderful visual tale for us to treasure, a glimpse into Alex’s long and marvelous story. Thank you, John
Thank you John for sharing these moments of Alex’s life with us, this amazing warm person always. I know it runs in the family as I have watched you love and care for her over these months.
Great quote, John. Especially when I remember Alex in cowboy boots and short skirts that showed off her famously shapely legs…striding into adventures of ALL sorts.
I especially love seeing the young painter and the delighted face of the kindergarten graduate. How wonderful to see photos of those early years. Alex was blessed with amazing siblings. Thanks for sharing John.
Thank you for this glimpse into her early years. A happy looking tribe! Wonderful to see Alex so well cared for and beloved.
Kathy
Thanks for sharing these sweet photographs of your sister. It is evident that she carried all these memories with her as she lived her life. She was a fun woman to know through all her life’s adventures! It was a great experience working with her on the farm and a pleasure to keep the friendship as our paths moved forward on their different paths! She will be missed!
Alex Smiles
Always more than a grin
Her intimate invitation to us
To love her world
As she did
I’ve known Alex for many years as the sister of my best friend. I first met her as she was
about to start her life having graduated from college. She was going to be a
Vermont farmer. Many young kids follow their fantasies; I thought she would have a brief go at it, but what happened? She was tough, smart and dedicated, and showed an incredible
talent. She became a real first rate farmer.
I fell for her warm, humorous, jewel of a personality and I enjoyed every occasion with her
thereafter. This last chapter was so unfair but she was so terrific, we will all feel the loss.
Alex’s spunky spirit shone through every photo, even as an infant. She remained true to her inner self throughout her life – and has inspired us to do the same. We are all blessed for having known Alex.
Alex had a knowing twinkle in her eye way back then! I loved the glimpse into her childhood. Thank you for that. The picture with the litter of poodles especially captured me. Here’s to Alex’s ever-positive way of moving through the world. We all have so much to learn from her and her undaunted spirit.
Dear Wylies,
Thank you much for sharing these very special photographs that stir so many wonderful memories. Thank you for being such terrific neighbors. I can still see Mrs. Wilcox patiently waiting for all of the young Riverdalians to assemble on your huge couch for the annual Christmas Photograph. I will always remember Alex’s smile, laughter and kindness. She certainly will be missed by everyone who ever knew her. Much love from afar, Peter Thacher