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Lincoln Alexander to lie in state at Queen's Park Sunday & Monday

Posted By: Siobhan Morris · 10/20/2012 4:40:00 PM

Ontarians are getting a chance to say to goodbye to Lincoln Alexander & honour his memory.

The former Ontario Lieutenant Governor & federal cabinet minister died on Friday.  He was 90-years-old.

He will lie in state at Queen's Park on Sunday & Monday.

On Sunday, a procession will leave a funeral home in Hamilton at 11:30, making its way to Queen's Park.

At 1pm, Premier Dalton McGuinty & current Lieutenant Governor David Onley meet with Alexander's family & pay tribute in the main lobby of the main legislative building.

From 3pm-5pm, invited guests will pay their respects.  You'll have your chance from 5pm-8pm on Sunday & again on Monday 8am-8pm.

Alexander will lie in repose at Hamilton City Hall Tuesday-Thursday, 8am-8pm. His state funeral will be help Friday at Hamilton Place.

You can sign an online book of condolences here.

Alexander became Canada's 1st black MP in 1968 & 1st black federal cabinet minister in 1979.  He served as Lieutenant Governor 1985-1991.

Alexander is recipient of the Order of Ontario & Companion of the Order of Canada.  Hamilton's Lincoln Alexander Expressway or "The Linc" is named for him.

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