Elizabeth (Liz) Alexander

Elizabeth (Liz) Alexander died with family by her side at her home 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. 

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. It became a home not only to people but 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. 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. Liz is survived by sisters Nancy D. Alexander and Darsie Alexander; partner Charles DeAmbrose; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Liz is predeceased by 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. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to The EQUUS Foundation (equusfoundation.org), the ASPCA (aspca.org) or the Sarcoma Foundation of America (curesarcoma.org). A celebration of life is scheduled for June 13, 2026, when all can gather to pay tribute to a remarkable life and person.