Alexander Dunscombe Colt, 43, of New York City, formerly of Princeton, died suddenly April 1 at home. Born and raised in Princeton he attanded Johnson Park School, The Chapin School, and and Cheshire Academy in Connecticut. He was emplyed as a freelance carpenter and specialized in staging for special events. Predeceased by his father, Harris Colt of New York City, he is survived by his mother, Hope C. Learned Colt of Princeton; his wife, Linda Adema Colt of New York; and two brothers, Ward S. Colt of Titusville and Harris L. Colt of Woodland Park, Colo. Because of Mr. Colt's love of sports and animals, the family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to animal shelters and rescue institutions. Funeral arrangements to be announced. (Town Topics, Princeton, N.J., April 4, 2007).