Alexander F. Byron Jr.

Alexander F. Byron Jr, 95, of Salem, NH and previously of Andover, MA. passed away on Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, at the Salemhaven Nursing Center.
He was born on December 5, 1928, to Eugenia (Beaudet) and Alexander Byron Sr. Alexander was raised in Lawrence, Massachusetts, attended local schools and went on to attend Central Catholic High School, where he was the Quarterback for the football team as well as playing baseball. He graduated in 1947 and took courses at the Franklin Institute of Electronics. Alexander married the love of his life on July 3, 1949, and the couple raised their family in Lawrence, MA. He spent his career working as a Quality Control Analyst for Western Electric, now Lucent Technologies, until his retirement in 1986.
Alexander was a life member and Range Officer of the Andover Sportsmen Club and the Lawrence Rod and Gun Club, where he had served as Club President. He had a love for sports, whether it was hunting, fishing, target practicing, football, or baseball and played as a catcher for the CYO baseball team and coached in the Methuen Little League for many years.
He was very proud of his family, beginning with his father and his decorated service as a Captain in the United States Army Cavalry Division, displaying his father's medals on the walls of his home. He adored his wife, or as he often referred to her, his best friend. Alex cared for her in their home until 2018. Alex lived with his daughter Judy for the last few years, happily spending hours looking out the window, in the company of his beloved pets.
Alexander is survived by his wife of almost 75 years, Shirley (Myers) Byron; his daughter, Judy LaBelle of Salem, NH; his son, Dennis Byron and his wife Marilyn of Atkinson, NH; two grandsons; and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Alexander was predeceased by his daughter, Patricia Byron in 2000.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of SalemHaven, with special thanks to Dir. of Nursing, Carolyn, and nurses Colleen, Sam, Nilsa, Megan, Melissa, Tara, Linda and more. They would also like to thank Cecilia Biggart and the staff at Harborside Hospice.
Burial will be private for the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the World War I Museum at Fort Devens, 94 Jackson Road #305, Devens, MA 01434, Salemhaven Nursing Home, 23 Geremonty Drive, Salem, NH 03079, or to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Arrangements are in the care of the Carrier Family Funeral Home. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.carrierfuneralhome.com.