William Alexander Mills ’52

A proud Canadian, Alex was equally proud to be a member of the great Class of 1952. He roomed with Doug Hardy, Bob Warren, and Dick Billings and belonged to Cottage Club. Varsity hockey team captain, Alex was honored to receive the Blackwell Trophy, given to the Princeton player who contributes most to the sport. He served as class secretary, Commons waiter-captain, and University Chapel deacon. Alex loved all things Princeton, including the classmate connections he and his wife, Jane, made over the decades. Alex delighted in brother J. Paul Mills ’64 and daughters Tracy ’82 and Jill ’85 being fellow Tigers.

Still working in real estate and land development, Alex died Nov. 27, 2023, following complications of a fall. Alex excelled in spotting land-use changes ahead of the curve. No project was dearer to his heart than his family’s ongoing Buena Vista Ranch project on the Arizona side of the Mexican border.

When not working, Alex enjoyed golfing, skiing, and spending time at the family’s cottage in Muskoka. Married for more than 70 years, Alex and Jane treasured their six children, 12 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.