Montpelier, Vermont Albert A. Alexander, 74, of Pinewood Road, died November 1, 2011 at his home in Montpelier. A lifelong resident of Montpelier, he was born January 15, 1937, the son of Charles and Doris (Smith) Alexander. He attended Montpelier Schools and graduated from St. Michael's High School in 1955. On February 19, 1966 he married Priscilla Lane of Montpelier. "Dumpy", as he was affectionately called, worked for the Montpelier Post Office for 35 years as a rural mail carrier. He served honorably in the U.S. Marines Corps for 4 years, then as a member of the Army Reserves, and the Vermont National Guard, retiring in January 1997 with a total of over 30 years in the military. He was well known as a football referee and baseball/softball umpire, both of which he enjoyed doing for over 25 years. He had the honor of being head referee for the 1992 VT/NH Shrine Football game in Hanover, NH. For many years he was a member of the Montpelier Fire Department as a call fireman. "Dumpy" was a sportsman who looked forward each year to deer season and spent many summers on the course at the Montpelier Country Club. He was an active member of the Montpelier VFW and the Montpelier Elks Club. In addition to his wife Priscilla, Dumpy is survived by his daughter Susan List-Levy and her husband Peter of Cambrillo, CA and his son Master Sergeant David Alexander and his wife Jessica of Fallbrook, CA; seven grandchildren, Rachel List, Michelle List, Madison Levy, Nicholas Levy, Jillian Levy, Samantha Camacho Giannone and Gunner Alexander, all of California. He leaves his siblings Allen (Butch) Alexander of Middlesex and Roberta Bushey of East Montpelier as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Robert and his sister Alice. Funeral services with military honors will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday November 4, 2011 at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel in Randolph Center, VT. Please omit flowers and memorial contributions may be made to Lamoille Area Cancer Network, PO Box 38, Lake Elmore, VT 05657. Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com. and go to Dumpy's obituary.