Alice A. Babcock, age 91, of New Haven, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Blossom Nursing Rehabilitation in Willard, Ohio with her husband at her side. She was born on September 25, 1931 in North Fairfield, Ohio to the late Wayne and Ethel (Cole) McPherson.
Alice was a 1949 graduate of North Fairfield High School. After earning her LPN, Alice made a career of over 40 years beginning at the Norwalk hospital and later at the Willard hospital. She worked in O.B. and the geriatric ward and finished her career with Quality Care in Willard.
Alice enjoyed traveling, sewing, and cooking and she made a great elderberry pie. She was a faithful member of New Haven United Methodist Church. Alice was very active with the church and a dedicated servant of the Lord.
Alice married the love of her life, Richard E. Babcock on April 14, 1950. He survives. Also surviving are her children, David (Diane) Babcock, Kevin (Mary Ellen) Babcock; daughter-in-law, Connie (Virgil) Babcock; grandchildren, Joshua, Garrett, Elizabeth, and Anna; great-grandchildren, Makayla, Madelyn, Delaney, Samson, Missy, Jaxson and Ariana; great-great-grandchildren, Paisley and another on the way; a sister, Helen Boulis; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by two sons; Glenn Babcock and Virgil Babcock; two sisters, Doris Knittel and Katherine Statzer.
Family and friends may visit at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Alice's funeral service will begin at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Ted Buehl officiating and burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to SouthernCare Hospice or to a charity of donor's choice. Online condolences can be left for her family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
Condolences
Rose Ellen & Don Forsythe. AND Adam - Jan 20, 2023
We are part of Alice's Florida Flywheelers Family. Alice was a dear Lady and we will miss her. She made Adam a quilt when he turned 13. He tells me he will keep it forever and will miss Alice's smile. Me too. Sympathy to her cherished family. Love to Richard.
Dr. Melody Heydinger Mergenthaler - Dec 29, 2022
Richard, we are so saddened to read of the passing of Alice. We loved talking to the both of you at our office. Many prayers for you and Alice's family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Wendy Daniel - Dec 28, 2022
Kevin, thinking of you and your family as you go through the loss of your mom. You have my deepest sympathy.
Laura Williams - Dec 28, 2022
I want to express my deepest condolences to the Babcock family upon Alice’s passing. I’ve know Alice practically my entire life. She is a fixture in my childhood memories and beyond. She was especially a great blessing to me when my Grandmother was in Quality Care while Alice was there. I will be forever grateful to her for helping me during that time. May you find comfort in memories of happy times with her.
Dave & Heidi Hawblitz - Dec 27, 2022
We want to send condolences to Richard and her family for the gxreat loss of Alice. She will be missed by her friends and church brothers and sisters alike. Blessings to all!
Dan & Becky Mahl - Dec 27, 2022
Richard, Kevin, and Dave and families, very sorry for your loss
Cindy Phillips Lynch - Dec 27, 2022
Alice was a great nurse . Being from New Haven, it seems like I’ve known her forever. Will miss you Alice
Karen Wilson - Dec 27, 2022
My sincere condolences to the Babcock family. It seems like I have known her forever. She was helpful and kind to me when I had my first baby at Willard Hospital. I will miss her presence in the New Haven community.
Marilyn Fryman - Dec 26, 2022
I worked with Alice at Willard Hospital. What a sweet person and kind nurse to all. My condolences to the entire family
Evelyn Langjahr - Dec 26, 2022
We will miss you Alice, sympathy to Richard and family. Loved working with Alice at Willard Hospital.
Lorna Lacey - Dec 26, 2022
Worked with Alice at Willard Hospital she was a nurse and I was a nurse assistant, loved working with her, prayers for the family
Sherry Long - Dec 24, 2022
My sympathies to the family in their loss. ‘Alice Ann’ was one of the first nurses I worked with as a nurse aide. She was one of my main inspirations to become a nurse. What a wonderful wife, mother, and woman.
Barb Frisch - Dec 24, 2022
My condolences to Richard and Alice’s children and grandchildren! I worked with Alice for many years at Willard Hospital. She will be missed! Rest In Peace, Alice!
Kathi Miller - Dec 23, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Alice’s family ! Rest In Peace friend
Janet Hines - Dec 23, 2022
Alice and I worked together for many years in OB at Willard Hospital. We truly enjoyed working together. My prayers to Richard and the family. Rest in peace Alice.
Kathleen McNeal - Dec 23, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sonja Reer - Dec 23, 2022
Babcock family I am so sorry for your loss I have only know Alice a few years but it was always a joy to visit with her what a very sweet lady she will be missed!❤
Christine & Harold Schodorf - Dec 23, 2022
We are so sorry if hearing of Alice’s passing. She will be missed. Sorry we can’t make it for the funeral.
Angie Peeler - Dec 23, 2022
You were wonderful a wonderful friend. Lucky to work with you also. Love you Alice
Brenda blair (Conley) - Dec 23, 2022
I'm sorry to hear this!! Iv known the family several years. She was a wonderful person and great at her job. She is going to be missed 🙏
