Esther J. Alexander

MIDDLETOWN, RI - Esther J. Adamson Alexander, 92, of 20 High Street, Middletown, RI, formerly of Newport, died Friday, August 26, 2005, at John Clarke Nursing Home, Middletown, RI. She was the wife of the late James Everett Alexander. Born in Newport, RI on November 25, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Hilda Schultz Adamson. Mrs. Alexander was a sewing instructor for Singer, and a seamstress with Robert Haire Interior Decorators of Newport and Restorations Inc. of Newport. She later worked in the Newport Hospital in the Medical Records department, where she retired after 9 years in 1977. Mrs. Alexander designed and hand made costumes for Dorothy B. Gladding School of Dance, and also designed and custom made slip covers and draperies as her own business over the years. She was a member of Trinity Church, AARP of Newport, and the Edward King House Senior Center. She enjoyed playing bridge at the Edward King House, traveling with her husband and spending time with her family. She is survived by her son and daughter in-law Everett J. and Lana L. Alexander of Owasso, OK, and her daughter Christa Mortrude of Middletown, RI, five grandchildren Jeffrey E. Mortrude of Westerly, RI, Steven E. Mortrude of Portsmouth, RI, Barbara A. Kirwin of Portsmouth, RI, Eric J. Alexander and Stacy L. Fry both of Owasso, OK and fourteen great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Joseph C. Adamson, C. Edwin Adamson, William Adamson and Mabel Adamson. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2005, at 11:00AM, in Trinity Church, Queen Anne Square, Newport. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery in Portsmouth.Calling hours will be held on Monday, August 29, 2005, from 4-7pm in the Memorial Funeral Home. Donations in her memory may be made to Trinity Church Discretionary Fund, Queen Anne Square, Newport, RI 02840.