Mr Alexander Davidson
Ogilvie
Published Date:
26 November 2008
D-DAY veteran Alexander Davidson Ogilvie has died at the Georgians nursing home, Boston, after suffering an illness. He was 87.
Mr Ogilvie served with the army throughout the Second World War, from 1939-1946, and was part of the tank regiment, taking part in the D-Day invasion.
He also spent 33 years working as an engineer for Ransones while, later in life, restoring old vehicles and machinery, along with gardening, remained his main hobbies.
A married man, he leaves his wife Joan, sons Trevor and Ian and three grandchildren.
Mr Ogilvie was born in Fife, Scotland, but spent 22 years in the Boston area.
His funeral, officiated by Father Paul Noble, was held at Boston Crematorium.
Chief family mourners were: Joan Ogilvie (wife), Trevor and Ian Ogilvie (sons), Rosalind and Marney Ogilvie (daughters-in-law), Mark, Claire and Alistair Ogilvie (grandchildren).
Arrangements by F.E. Addlesee and Son.
The full article contains 154 words and appears in Boston Standard newspaper.
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Last Updated:
24 November 2008 11:11 PM
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Source:
Boston Standard
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Location:
Boston
