Alexandra Labrum

1938 - 2018

SPARTA -- Alexandra Labrum, 80, passed away Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. Alexandra was born in Glasgow, Scotland, to Alexander and Josephine (McArthur) Defelice. She was raised in Glasgow before moving to London, where she studied piano at the Royal College of Music and the Victoria College of Music.

Alexandra met the love of her life, Peter, and married on July 2, 1960, at St. Mary's Church in Battersea. Alexandra worked as a supervisor at Chase Manhattan Bank. Alexandra and Peter immigrated to the United States in 1967 and settled in Kearny, where she became an executive assistant at Monsanto Chemicals until giving birth to her only daughter, Josette, in 1968. She loved Josette unconditionally and was the best role model in the world.

Alexandra was office supervisor in the Mental Health Department in Newton Memorial Hospital from 1980 to 1983. Alexandra opened a staffing agency in Sparta in 1986 with two partners and then opened her own office in 1993 at 19 Main St. in Sparta. Her daughter, Josette, joined her in 1997 until they closed the business in 2016. Alexandra loved matching people with the right position. She was responsible for placing more than 15,000 local candidates in temporary or permanent positions in her 30-year tenure. It was her true passion. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Church since 1974.

Alexandra was a founding member of the Park Avenue Foundation in Florham Park. She was also a member of the Lake Mohawk Country Club for more than 30 years and the Lake Mohawk Golf Club since 1993. Alexandra was an active member of the Cornerstone Playhouse for more than 30 years, where she enjoyed performing in and being behind the scenes in more than 25 shows. She also performed in shows at the Jefferson Theatre and the Baker Ballroom in Dover.

Alexandra was predeceased by her loving parents and three brothers. She is survived by her beloved husband, Peter; her daughter, Josette Stock and her husband, David, her "Beloved Son." She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, "Girls" Grace and Sophia; her extended family in New Jersey and Massachusetts, as well as in the U.K.; and her wonderful group of friends.

After being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2013, Alexandra was lovingly cared for by her oncologist and "Angel" Dr. May Abdo-Matkiwshy and Dr. David Bollard.

Visitation will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta. Mass will be celebrated immediately following at noon at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 294 Sparta Ave., Sparta. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, https://www.karenannquinlanhospice.org/donate-support/donate/.