Elizabeth Alexander

Elizabeth (Liz) Alexander died at her home with family by her side after a brief illness on March 24, 2026, at age 67.

Liz was a fun, spirited, and incredibly strong person who lived a full life defined by her generosity, friendships, and love of animals. Liz started riding horseback almost as soon as she could walk and- on the back of her beloved quarter horse Hoody - became an accomplished equestrian. 

As a youngster, Liz was steady, quiet, and fiercely independent. She was physically strong and determined, known for arm wrestling the guys in the family without breaking a sweat, and taking command of the hockey field as a star player in high school. On the inside, Liz was always incredibly sensitive, traits that came out in her artwork, from intricate portraits in watercolor to playful birthday cards she’d compose with effortless speed. Liz understood the fragility of life and was highly perceptive about people and creatures of all kinds. She welcomed her parents into her home for over a year after the family house burned down without giving it a second thought and remained a deeply loyal daughter, sister, and friend through good times and bad. 

Over the years, her outdoorsy nature was fulfilled not only by riding but also by hiking and exploring the wilderness. She had many travel adventures with her sister Nancy, doing coast-to-coast hikes in England, riding bikes from Prague to Budapest, and scaling the “Peaks of Europe” in Spain. She could be fearless, ever eager to set off on a new challenge like flying over the wilds of Alaska with her cousin Jim. In 2013, Liz bought a little cabin in Maine, where she would escape with her long-standing partner, Charlie, on weekends and over the summer. 

Though Liz grew up in Dover and Millis, MA, she found her true home in Groton, where in the early eighties she found a beautiful but ramshackle 18th-century farmhouse. In partnership with her husband at the time, Liz brought that house back to life, always adhering to its natural historic features and personality. There, Liz hosted countless family Easters, birthday parties, and gatherings of her riding-gal “posse.” It became a home not only to people but also to a community of dogs, rabbits, and chickens with human-sounding names. She loved small-town life and is remembered as a classic "farmer girl" who was often seen in public with animals in tow, especially when such occasions required dressing up her horses in celebratory regalia. Her fashion mainstays were overalls, boots, and multiple hair barrettes. She was beautiful, with perfect posture and a firm stride. 

Professionally, Liz enjoyed a long career, first at Navtec, a sailboat rigging company based in Groton, and then as Purchasing Manager at NetScout Systems, where she worked for nearly 20 years. Liz attended Charles River School, Dover-Sherborn High School, and received a BFA in painting from Boston University. She had great joie de vivre throughout her life and was deeply loved by her family, animals, and community. She faced her terminal illness with incredible bravery, pragmatism, and kindness towards others until the very end. Her absence leaves a gaping hole in our lives, and she will be terribly missed. 

Liz is survived by sisters Nancy D. Alexander and Darsie Alexander; partner Charles DeAmbrose; nephews and nieces Sarah Barnard, Nicholas Barnard, Ian Barnard, Danyel Barnard, Sophie Little, and Nina Little; brothers-in-law Mark Barnard and David E. Little; and Charlie’s daughters Faith DeAmbrose and Heather Amin. Liz is predeceased by her parents, Jack and Mary Alexander, and sister Janet. She leaves behind horses Sophie and Taco, and her labs, Dunkin and Dozer. Liz’s family extends its profound gratitude to her caregiver, Maureen Cannon, and the many friends who came in daily to care for and eventually help relocate Liz’s horses to a loving home, notably Kerry, Caroline, Robin, Ellen, Carla, and Eileen.

A celebration of life will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to:

The EQUUS Foundation

168 Long Lots Road Westport, CT 06880

www.equusfoundation.org

ASPCA

424 East 92nd StreetNew York, NY 101281

www.aspca.org

Sarcoma Foundation of America

7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 310

Bethesda, MD 20814

www.curesarcoma.org

Arrangements under the care of Badger Funeral Home, 45 School Street, Groton, MA 01450 978-486-3709 www.badgerfuneral.com