BAILEYVILLE – Barbara Ann McAlpine, 75, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Atlantic Rehab & Nursing Center. Barbara was born Jan. 25, 1933, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, the daughter of George and Cora (Greer) Clarke. After graduating from business school, she moved to Toronto, where she was employed for 10 years as an office manager for a doctor’s office that treated autistic children. Barbara then relocated back to St. Stephen, New Brunswick, and began working for St. Croix Paper Co. Barbara retired from the paper mill with 30 years of service. She was a member of People’s United Methodist Church, Baileyville, Quarter Century Club and a former member of the Spednic Club. Barbara was very artistic and enjoyed drawing, knitting, reading, bowling, gardening, cooking, baking and bird watching. Her most memorable times were with her family. Barbara enjoyed boat and car rides with her husband, annual trips to Cobscook Bay State Park, Edmunds, and spending time with her grandchildren. Barbara was predeceased by her father, George; and a sister, Shirley Gayton. Surviving are her loving husband of more than 32 years, Barry “Bud” McAlpine of Baileyville; her mother, Cora Clarke of St. Stephen, New Brunswick; four children, Kathy Amber of East Windsor, Conn., Robert Amber and his wife, Cheryl, of Baileyville, David McAlpine and his wife, Judy, of Baileyville and Christine Wormell of Augusta; three sisters, Joyce Douglas of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Ellen Sampson and her husband, Jerry, of Opelika, Ala., and Georgianne Flaherty and her husband, Michael, of Lebanon, Conn.; eight grandchildren, Daniel, Nathan, Emily, Jacob, Mylissa, Kristofor, Zachary and Abby; three great-grandchildren, Alexis, Sydney and Liam; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will take place 3 p.m. Wednesday at Woodland Cemetery, Baileyville. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 170 US Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.
BARBARA ANN MCALPINE
