![]() Bell Media reviews every comment submitted, and reserves the right to approve comments and edit for brevity and clarity. With a report from CTV Toronto's Paul Bliss and files from The Canadian Press Nearly 1,000 seats were available for the public to watch a broadcast of the service in Commonwealth Square, across from City Hall. He was a leader of leaders," Clemons said. He was also Canada's first black cabinet minister, holding the labour portfolio from 1979 to 1980 in the Joe Clark government.Īlexander served as lieutenant governor from 1985 to 1991 - the province's first black vice-regal.įriday’s service included readings from ex-Ontario premier David Peterson, Toronto Argonauts vice-chair Michael “Pinball” Clemons, and others. His casket lay in state at the legislature this week before it was moved to Hamilton.īorn in Toronto in 1922 to West Indian immigrants, he became the first black MP in 1968, and was re-elected in 1972, 19. David Johnston, former governor general Michaelle Jean, MP Julian Fantino, and Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty were among the dignitaries in the crowd.Īlexander died on October 19 at age 90. While friends called him Linc, Erika said she called her grandfather “Bubba.” She said she always admired his strength and determination, even as he encountered barriers throughout his life and career.Īlexander’s wife Marni, son Keith Alexander and other granddaughter Marissa were also in attendance. ![]() "He was unstoppable, undeniable," his granddaughter Erika Alexander said in a tearful eulogy. The procession was followed by a two-hour service that highlighted Alexander’s many accomplishments as Canada’s first black Member of Parliament. Many saluted and wiped away tears as his hearse and entourage made their way from city hall to the Hamilton Place arena. ![]() Thousands of people gathered in Hamilton to say goodbye to former Ontario lieutenant-governor Lincoln Alexander during a rare provincial state funeral Friday.
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