CRAIG/FLAGLER PALMS FUNERAL HOME
511 Old Kings Road South
Flagler Beach, Florida 

Alexander M. Haddon of Palm Coast, Fla. and formerly of Bowie [Maryland] died of pancreatic cancer June 18 at his home. He was 84. 

Born in Roselle Park, N.J., he graduated from Trenton State Teachers College. He served as a B17 flight gunner in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. His plane was shot down over Germany in 1943, where he became a POW for 22 months at Stalag 17B near Vienna, Austria. During that 22 months, he founded the Interned Airman’s Institute at Stalag 17. As educational director, he organized a variety of college level courses which encouraged both camaraderie and mental stimulation for fellow POWs. 

Mr. Hadden worked in educational radio (WAAT), and in developing Veteran Job Training programs in New Jersey. He retired from the Air Force with many medals and decorations after 22 years. He received a master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Florida. He continued as a consultant for the Department of Labor developing and evaluating job training programs and computer assisted literacy training for adults. 

After a second retirement, he and his wife operated a stained-glass business for 20 years.  

After a third retirement, Mr. Hadden volunteered in Palm Coast at the Grand Oaks Rehabilitation Center, Flagler County Library, was an instructor for AARP 55 Alive Program, an emergency room volunteer at Flagler Memorial Hospital, Eucharistic Minister at Mother Seton Catholic Church and was active in the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program. He was appointed to the Speaker’s Bureau for the Volusia-Flagler County Chapter of Ex-POWs. He recently established the Flagler NE Ex-POW Chapter where he served as commander. He spoke to numerous schools and community organizations throughout the United States about his POW experiences.  

He was a member of the VFW. He loved music and played drums in various dance bands. 

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Anne White Hadden; one son Alexander Mark Hadden; three daughters, Ginger Rossignolo, Elizabeth Hadden and Monica Mills; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 

Mr. Haddon donated his body to the Anatomical Board of the State of Florida. 

A memorial service will be held at Mother Seton Catholic Church.  

Arrangements are by Craig Funeral Home, Flagler Beach, Fla.