Barbara Alexander

Barbara Alexander obituary, Rochester, NY

Barbara Alexander

Upcoming Events

Sep

20

Visitation

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fathers House

692 Paul Road, Rochester, NY 14624

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Sep

20

Visitation

12:30 p.m.

The Father's House

692 Paul Road, Rochester, NY 14624

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Barbara Alexander Obituary

Visit the New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Westside Location website to view the full obituary.

Passed away on September 8, 2025 at the age of 91.

Predeceased by her first husband, Raymond Alexander; second husband, John Springstead; third husband, Clive Pitter; her son, Michael Alexander; parents, Reginald and Gladys Beckford; siblings, Hillary Dunn, Reginald Beckford Jr., Hope Stephens, and Marjorie Myrie.

She is survived by her son, Wayne (Andrea) Alexander; grandchildren, D'ondre Webb, Ajia Parker, and Mateo Alexander; great-grandchildren, Elijah and Isobel; sisters, Joy Hazel, Dorothy Logan, Yvonne Carroll, and Beverly Smith; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Barbara was a dedicated nurse of 55 years. She always spent her time caring and loving others, even past her career.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, September 20 from 11:30AM - 12:30PM, with a service to follow, at The Prayer Chapel at the Father's House, 692 Paul Road. A private family graveside service will be held at Maplewood Cemetery, 150 Middle Rd.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Operation Smile.

To share a memory of Barbara or leave a special message for her family, visit the guest book below.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Westside Location

2636 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY 14626

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Upcoming Events

Sep

20

Visitation

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fathers House

692 Paul Road, Rochester, NY 14624

Send Flowers

Sep

20

Visitation

12:30 p.m.

The Father's House

692 Paul Road, Rochester, NY 14624

Send Flowers