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Richard Trapnell Obituary
Rich grew up in the Wilmington area where he attended Tower Hill School. He graduated from the Westminster School in Simsbury, CT and attended Harvard University. In 1971, Rich moved to Kuranda in North Queensland, Australia where he and several friends, also from Wilmington, started Rosebud Farm and Nursery. For the next forty years Rich planted and created a tropical garden, horticulturally renowned for its collection which he had obtained from his travels to Asia and South America.
Surviving Rich are his two sons, Nathan H. Trapnell and Jonathan (Digby) A. Trapnell, both of Kuranda, Australia; his brother, George H. Trapnell and his wife Kathi of Wilmington, DE; his sister-in-law, Rose C. Trapnell of Charlottesville, VA and five nieces and a nephew.
Private service and burial were held at Rosebud Farm in Kuranda, Australia.
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June 30, 2011
George.....I am so sorry to learn that your brother passed away. I have no words that can take away your grief, but know that you and your late brother are in my prayers and thoughts.
Michael Monaco
June 30, 2011
Dear George,
We were all so sorry to learn about Rich and wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts. He was a great guy and we know that you will miss him.
Fondly,
The Winchester Family
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