THOMASTON — George S. Alex, 89, died peacefully, Sunday, July 23, 2023 at the Sussman House in Rockport, following a long period of declining health.

Born in Rockland, September 23, 1933, he was the son of Steven and Constantina Mahalia Alex.

Educated in local schools, George graduated from Rockland High School in 1952, and entered the Marine Corps shortly thereafter. He trained at Camp LeJeune and for the next four years he served in Porto Rico, Camp Pendleton, California and the DMZ in Korea. He returned to San Diego before being discharged.

George returned to Maine and attended Hanson’s Barber School in Lewiston. For 44 years, he owned and operated his shop in Rockland, where he enjoyed the many friendships, he made with customers. In 1960, George married Gwen Thornton and they have made their home in Thomaston since that time. George was a member of the American Legion and a life member of the Rockland Lodge of Elks.

He had a lifelong love of sports. During his school years, he participated in baseball, basketball and football. As an adult he continued in baseball and basketball as a member of adult leagues until his forties.

Other than his parents, George was predeceased by his daughters Gretchen and Holly; his sister Vicky, and his brothers, Christy and Louie.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years and his son Greg; five grandsons, Dillon, Devin, Dustin, Derek, and Riley; his brother Peter, as well as many special nieces and nephews.

At George’s request, private burial will be at the Village Cemetery, Thomaston, at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial donations to either the Federated Church of Thomaston, 8 Hyler Street, Thomaston, ME 04861; or Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County, P.O. Box 1294, Rockland, ME 04841.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland. To share a memory or story with George’s family, please visit their online Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com