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Rita Appell Obituary

Of Natick, MA, formerly of North Redington Beach, FL. Passed on October 19, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Appell. Devoted daughter of Ann Holzl of Norwich, CT. Sister of Lawrence (and Theresa) Richards. Loving mother of Susan (and Joseph) Brown, Deborah (and Robert) Loventhal, and Steven (and Pamela) Appell. Special grandmother of Stephanie (and Michael) Smith, Scott Brown, Lesley (and Brian) Baxter, Evan, Mitchell, and Lauren Appell. Great-grandmother of Matthew and Alexander Smith and Daniel Brown. A Private memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 25. Following the service, family and friends are welcome to celebrate her life between 1-5 PM at the home of Susan and Joseph Brown, 26 Stallion Way, Marstons Mills, MA. Memorial donations can be made to The Mary McCarthy Hospice House, 73 Service Road, E. Sandwich, MA 02537.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2007.

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Maria Rossomando

October 24, 2007

I had the distinct honor of being a volunteer at the Mary McCarthy House while Rita was a resident there. To say she touched me is a extreme understatement. What a wonderful woman so full of humor and class. I will forever be touched by her graciousness. I believe Rita possessed that special quality of leaving things and people better than she found them and my deepest sympathy is extended to her family at this time.

Janet Picheny

October 21, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and grandmother, Rita. From Michelle and Lesley, we always knew how warm, loving, gracious and special she was.
With our love, prayers and thoughts,
Janet and David Picheny

Marc & Wanda DeCastro

October 21, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Rita was very kind to me and my family and we often referred to her as our adopted grandmother. God Bless.

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