SKINNER- Alexander, age 85, of Tewksbury, formerly of Everett, passed away Aug. 30. Beloved husband of 60 years to the late Anna M. (Fitzgerald). Father of Sandra, Ruth, and Steven. "Papa" to 8 grandchildren and to countless others. Calling hours will be Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 4-8 p.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury (www.farmeranddee.com). Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 1 p.m. at the Searsport Full Gospel Church, 70 Main St., Searsport, ME. Burial to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Searsport, ME. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to New Missions, P.O. Box 2727, Orlando, FL 32802 or on-line at www.newmissions.org.