Obituary of Shirley Jane (Robinson) Alexander

Shirley Jane (Robinson) Alexander, 75, of Peabody, died early Wednesday morning at Salem Hospital following a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of Leonard Alexander with whom she shared over 52 years of marriage. Born in Beverly, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Gladys (Proctor) Robinson. She was raised and educated in Beverly and graduated from Beverly High School in 1948. She continued her education at Beverly School of Nursing and received her degree and became a Registered Nurse in 1951. She worked for six years as a registered nurse at Beverly Hospital and later worked an additional 17 years at the former J.B. Thomas Hospital in Peabody, retiring in 1987. After her retirement in 1987, she retired to Arcadia Florida for over 17 years, returning to Peabody two years ago. She was a member of the Beverly Hospital Nursing Alumni Association and enjoyed reading, embroidery and cribbage. Besides her loving husband, she is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, William and Doreen Alexander of Henderson, NV and Arthur and Rio Alexander of Ashuelot, NH, three daughters and sons-law, Martha and Robert Grassi of Painted Post, NY, Patience and Joseph Terrizzi of Warwick, RI, and Abby and Michael Powers of Peabody, a brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Carol Robinson of Middleton. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10:30 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 20 Church St., Peabody Facility to which relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visitation on Friday from 5:00 until 8:00 PM. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Peabody. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Joslin Clinic, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02203