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Barbara Alexander Obituary
Barbara Jean was born in Cambridge, MA and was the daughter of the late James and Edith L. (Pilblad) Russell. She was the beloved wife of Herbert R. Alexander Jr.
Barbara Jean was a devoted mother to her three children Laurie J. Burger of Warwick, Holly B. LeBlanc of North Kingstown, James H. Alexander of North Kingstown, and grandmother to eight lovely grandchildren.
Funeral at 9:15 a.m. from the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, RI, Tuesday September 2nd followed by a graveside service at 10 a.m. in the Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery of North Kingstown. Visitation will be Monday September 1st from 5-7 p.m. Information and Condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.
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Mike and Marcy Thompson
September 2, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jennifer LeBlanc
September 2, 2008
Gramma
not a day will go by that i wont miss you, but i know that you are in a better place now. thank you for your unending love and support, and for helping me see what is most important in life. i will always wish you were here with us.
miss you
Jennifer
Elizabeth Crampsey
September 2, 2008
Much love to all the family. We send our deepest and hearfelt sympathy to all of you, such a loss. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Liz (Webber) Crampsey and Ross Crampsey
Jim and Vinessa
September 1, 2008
Miss you Gram and thank you for the wonderful memories. You will be forever missed.
Love
Jim and Vinessa
Laurie Burger
August 31, 2008
M.O.T.H.E.R.
M- memories- from Cape Cod to Lake Horace, Christmases, Thanksgivings, many years of memories
O - others - always thinking of others - especially the kids
T - Time and patience - mom was always willing to take the time to help or talk, or make some split pea soup
H - Hand me downs - the things she passed to us kids - like recipes for congo squares and chicken wings, or the Migraines (thanks for those ma) , but most important her value on Family
E - Energy - did you ever see her shop? She could putter in a store for hours.... or bake...and bake..
R - Remembering - to appreciate every day - never forgot a birthday or anniversary card, and I will remember that SMILE
Rest in Peace Ma. We miss you.
Love Laurie
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