Tributes paid to Alexander (14).

By Dan Walsh

Many tributes have been paid to Alexander (James) Saunders, (14), who sadly passed away in a tragic drowning accident at his home, Cromwellsfort Drive, Wexford town, last Thursday.

The alarm was raised, and emergency services were quickly on the scene after the teenager was found “unresponsive” at his home. He was rushed to Wexford General Hospital in a serious condition and later transferred to Temple Street Children’s Hospital, Dublin.

Sadly, Alexander lost his fight for life in the Dublin hospital on Sunday, August 20^th.

FAMILY NOTICE; The death has occurred of Alexander (James) Saunders, Cromwellsfort Drive, Wexford Town; Beloved son of Paul and Patience. Loving brother of Charlotte, Christopher, Georgia, Grace, Sophie, Eoghan and the late baby Catherine. Beloved grandson of Sally. Very sadly missed by his mother, father, brothers, sisters, grandmother, uncles, aunties, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Mackens Funeral Home, Distillery Road on Sunday from 3 o’clock to 6 o’clock. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the ICU unit of Temple Street, Children’s Hospital.