Alexander Profit

Alexander Douglas Profit passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, at the age of 94. Born in Scotland on August 1, 1932, he trained as a cabinet maker before emigrating to Canada with his wife Irene, whom he married at age 25. The couple settled first in Goderich, joining his sister Jean, later moving to Windsor where Alex worked as a draftsman and estimator in both Windsor and Detroit. In 2020 they relocated to Vineland. He was the father of Laura (Ron Hildreth) and Brian (Leslie Austin) and the grandfather of Alexandra, Murray, Sophie, Max and Oliver. Alex enjoyed golf, curling, bowling and later served as a starter at Pointe West Golf Course during retirement; he also helped found the Snooker team at Cherry Hill Community. The family thanks the oncology staff at Marotta Family Hospital in St. Catharines, especially Dr. Yelamanchili and Dr. Bokhari. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Walker Family Cancer Centre. A reception for family and friends will be held on Friday, August 28 at Tallman Funeral Homes, Fireside Room, Vineland.