1958 – 2015

AUBURN — Karen (Gregoire) Alexander, 57, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, Oct. 21, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer.

She was born in Lewiston, on March 3, 1958, the middle child of Val and Jeannette (Jacques) Gregoire. Karen graduated from Lewiston High School in 1976. In August of that year, she married Gary Alexander and together they raised three children. She worked most of her life alongside her family at Val’s Root Beer Drive-In until being diagnosed with brain cancer in 1999. Before that, she also worked for Lewiston Middle School and L.L. Bean. Most of all, Karen enjoyed spending time with her loved ones, and her home was a gathering place filled with fun and excitement for her entire family.

Karen attended Fellowship Church in Greene.

She is survived by her mother, Jeannette Gregoire; husband of 39 years, Gary; children, Jeffrey Alexander and wife, Tricia, Jennifer Alexander and Gregory Alexander; grandchildren, Keenan, Logan, Brooklyn and Maxwell; siblings, Gail Lawrence and husband, James, Gene Gregoire, Gina Field and husband, James, and David Gregoire and wife, Tricia.

She was predeceased by her father, Val Gregoire; nephew, Michael Field; and niece, Erica Field.

A heartfelt thank-you to the wonderful staff of caregivers of 4 West at d’Youville Pavilion for their dedication to Karen’s well-being, to Jessica Dussault from Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice for her commitment to ensuring Karen’s comfort during these past few months, and JoDee Brooks for her wonderful care and support while Karen was at home.

You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Karen’s life by visiting her guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.