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Barbara Alexander Obituary

CAYUGA < Mrs. Barbara A. Mansfield Alexander, 81, of 6168 Lake St., Cayuga, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007, at Auburn Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of the area, Barbara was born Jan. 4, 1926, the daughter of Thomas and Agnes O"Brien Mansfield. A graduate of Union Springs High School, she had retired from TRW/General Products in Union Springs, and was a former member of St. Joseph"s Church in Cayuga. She always enjoyed the crossword puzzles and Jeopardy. Her husband, William Gray Alexander Jr. predeceased her in 1980. A devoted mother, grandmother and friend, she is survived by her children, Linda Leader (Theodore) of Auburn, Kathleen DeCicca (Philip) of Auburn, William G. Alexander III (Denise) of Cayuga, Sally Alexander of Skaneateles and Thomas (Suzanne) Alexander of Auburn; grandchildren, Jennifer, Kristin and Mark Stopyra, Lauren and Philip DeCicca, Noelle Alexander and Emily, Tommy and Claire Alexander; sister-in-law, Jeanne Alexander of Auburn; several nieces, nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, husband and brother, Thomas J. Mansfield. A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, in Sacred Heart Church, Melrose Road, Auburn. Interment will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Throop. There are no calling hours. Memorials to either Cayuga Volunteer Fire Department; Finger Lakes SPCA or the charity of one"s choice. Farrell"s Funeral Service Inc., 84 South St., Auburn, is in charge of arrangements. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.

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Published by The Citizen from Nov. 2 to Nov. 4, 2007.

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Linda Rowland

November 28, 2007

Kathy, Sally and Families,
I am sorry to read of your Mom's passing.
Remember the good times you all shared together.
I worked with Kathy and Sally at the CCNH.

Christina (Salato) Carter

November 14, 2007

Tom, Bill, Sally, Kathy and Linda,

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

Jim Bowers

November 6, 2007

To all my old friends, I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Your mother was a wonderful Lady and a good friend to us all growing up together. I thought of her often through the years and my thoughts are with all of you now.

Tracy Bellerdine

November 4, 2007

I was so saddened by the news of the loss of your Grandmother (Jen, Kristin, & Mark) & Mother (Linda, Uncle Tom, Aunt Kathy & Aunt Sally). I am praying for you all as you go through this difficult time of loss. May you be comforted by the memories you have of her. She was certainly blessed with a wonderful family in each of you.

Bill Wade

November 4, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go to the Alexander family. I counted her husband, and son Bill, as friends...and Barbara as a Saint on earth. May she enjoy her afterlife in the Heaven we all pray for.

Amy (Bowers) Thayer

November 4, 2007

Fondly remembering your mom and sending my deepest sympathy to all of you.

Renee (Brier) Stokes

November 4, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

MICHAEL SHUTTER

November 3, 2007

TO ALL THE FAMILY,
I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE KNOWN HER, SHE WAS A TRUE LADY, AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT A GREAT COOK SHE WAS! MANY MEMORIES, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MIKE

Terri Cuddeback

November 3, 2007

I was so sorry to learn that Barbara had died. I had hoped she was improving.I am grateful to have met her and all of you. Linda, Kathy,Sally(Patty),Tom and William...you are a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

June Smith

November 3, 2007

Linda & family,
So sorry about your loss. Your mom was a great lady. I enjoyed having her as a patient.

June (Salato) Smith

Wanda (Day) Stamper

November 2, 2007

My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Kathy (Hares) Stanton

November 2, 2007

Sally:

My sincerest sympathy at this time. It's been a long time, but I'm sure you will remember me from our elementary, m.s. & h.s. years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Kathy Hares-Stanton

Rhonda (Wade) Flanagan

November 2, 2007

Tom, Bill, Sally, Kathy and Linda,

Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time. I hope you find comfort with family, friends and those close to you.
Your Mother was a lovely lady and a class act. She did a pretty good job at forming a close and loving family. Draw strength from one another and remember: she is not gone, for a part of her lives on in each one of you.

God Bless.

Peter & Marlyn Salato

November 2, 2007

Thinking of the alexander family in your time of sorrow, Barbara was a wonderful lady and friend.

Edwin Smith

November 2, 2007

Your mom worked with my late wife Kim for many years at TRW/General Products.Kim and I have many fond and loving memories of her as do our children Allan Smith and Frances Smith Marchand.My deep and sincere sympathy on your loss. Ed Smith

Marilyn Fronce Bower

November 2, 2007

Linda, Kathy, Billy, Sally, Tommy and Families: I smile when I think of your mother, a quiet, yet friendly woman. I remember growing up when our 2 families went on a picnic to Fair Haven, in the 1970's. Your parents were both so nice. Though the years have gone by, good memories last. I hope each of you find comfort in your own memories.

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