Barbara Spire

Barbara Spire obituary, Fort Myers, FL

Barbara Spire

Barbara Spire Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 6, 2025.
Barbara A. Spire of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on February 20, 2025 at age 91. Born in Woodbury, New Jersey, she graduated from Gettysburg College in 1955. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Sereno and Ruth Alling, her husband, Charles Spire, and son, James LaChance (Lisa). She is survived by her brother, Roger Alling, niece Sue, her daughter, Sharon LaChance, and son, Steven LaChance, as well as grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, and extended family near and far. She is loved dearly and missed greatly.

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Ann Deschak

March 6, 2025

Barbara was my best friend in Ft. Myers. She was beautiful and so kind. We spent so much time together before and after our spouses passed. I missed her so much when I moved to Arizona, but we always stayed in touch. RIP my dear friend!

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