Barbara N. Alarie Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Barbara N. Alarie of Waltham, Massachusetts, who passed away on May 17, 2024, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Alarie and Barbara Alarie (Neal); and her pet Spencer. She is survived by: her husband Luke B. French; her siblings, Kathleen M. Morrison (Donald) of Chelmsford, Robert J. Alarie of Waltham, Joseph K. Alarie (Karen) of Sudbury, Kevin M. Alarie (Kathleen) of Waltham and Melissa M. Luby (Richard) of Harvard; her sister-in-law Maggie Malloy of Hudson, NH.; her nieces and nephews, Matthew (Christin), Scott, Meghan Morrison, Samantha A. Hann (Brian), Christopher, Liam Alarie, Aidan and Finn Malloy; her great-nephews, Conor, Paxton and Owen; and her pets, Clementine and Rasputin.

Barbara was generous with both time and money, cooking for the homeless shelter, writing Christmas cards to senior citizens, and sponsoring a Waltham High Senior who missed Covid graduation with various treats, as examples.

Memorial donations may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or online at http://www.dana-farber.org ATTN: Dr. Ursula Matulonis Research.