Alice R. Havens

BATH - Alice R. Havens, 72, passed away Saturday, Dec. 29, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born in Juniata County Pennsylvania, Nov. 10, 1935 the daughter of the late Mary B. Swartz and Charles A. Borhman. Alice was a devoted wife, mother and friend. She dedicated her life to raising her family and taking care of her home. Alice enjoyed working side by side with her husband/ partner in his Excavation business. In later years Alice spent much of her time caring for the ill and infirm, as a home health care aide. Alice very much enjoyed the out-of-doors, hunting and gardening.

Alice is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 23 years Harold of Bath, . Her children Karen (Scott) Murphy of Cameron, Richard Swift of Avoca, Uleta (James) Hand of Ashland, Massachusetts her stepchildren Vaughn Havens, Deborah (Jim) Stark, Terry (Michael) Wheeler, James (Wendy) Havens all of Bath. Alice is also survived by her only sister Marjorie Marsh of Bath, grandchildren and great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Alice was predeceased by her father and mother and her son S.D. (Carol) Swift of Marlboro, Massachusetts in 2005.

Alice was fond of and collected likenesses of Angels in the form of pins, statues, and ornaments. She is now in the company of the angels she so loved.

Calling hours were observed on Tuesday, Jan. 1, from 1-3 p.m. at the Bond-Davis Funeral Home of Bath where her Funeral Service was held at the conclusion of calling hours at 3 p.m. with Anne Murphy Officiating.