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Thomas RAFTERY
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Send FlowersRAFTERY, Thomas Madden, of Ruther Glen, Va., died on February 11, 2012 at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. Tom was born in Lexington, Virginia, on March 18, 1932, the son of William Caulfield Raftery and Mary Elizabeth Champe Raftery. He is survived his sisters, Evelyn R. Kragie of Vienna, Virginia, and Ruth R. Peyton of Charleston, West Virginia; his sister-in-law, Glendale Raftery of Phoenix, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews. Tom is also survived by his longtime friend and companion, Molly Randolph of Bon Air, Virginia. Tom touched many lives during his travels and his life activities. He was a wonderful teacher, neighbor, friend, brother, uncle and companion. Every day was a good day for him, and his optimism was infectious. His family and friends will miss him dearly. A memorial service will be held February 28, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Fork Episcopal Church, 12566 Old Ridge Road, Doswell, Virginia. Interment will be held on March 31, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in Lexington, Virginia, at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Ladysmith Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 186, Ladysmith, Va. 22501.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Mr. Raftery was a wonderful teacher and he had a huge impact on my life. I can still see him standing in front of the class with his big TR belt buckle. He will truly be missed.
Sean Pearce
October 15, 2012 | Richmond, VA
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Although I never met Tom, it's clear from these messages that my dear friend Molly truly has an empty place in her life through his passing. My deepest condolences to Molly and the family. May good memories be a comfort.
Gayle Dillon
April 07, 2012 | Richmond, VA
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Although I never met Tom, it's clear from these messages that my dear friend Molly truly has an empty place in her life through his passing. My deepest condolences to Molly and the family. May good memories be a comfort.
Gayle Dillon
April 07, 2012 | Richmond, VA
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I just learned about the departure of my dear friend and best man two days ago. I am sorry I missed the services. Tom and I go back to 1950 when we first met at Belmont Abbey. Over the past years I enjoyed visited with him when driving between NC and DC. Philip H. De Turk
April 05, 2012
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He will be missed. I had him in the 6th grade at Henry Clay Elem. in the early sixties. I had been to the house a few time. He gave me a black Collie puppy in school. I think of him often. He taught my oldest daughter in the eighties.
Dale Lane Dempsey
February 28, 2012 | Ashland, VA
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As a young boy, Bob Kragie and I would often spent time at Tom's farm. We would camp out, explore the countryside, improve our marksmanship skills, swim in the river, help out with the chores, learn about farming and cattle. All this was great, good fun. But, the best was spending time with “Uncle Tommy.” He had endless stories and tales of river trips, long treks into the back-roads, foreign adventures, and running a farm.. He was so generous with his time and spirit. A true and independent...
Walter Howes
February 28, 2012 | McLean, VA
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I am so sorry to hear this. He was one of those teachers that you will always remember. Even after 33 years. He was such a gentleman. Connie Nuckols Stanley
Connie Stanley
February 25, 2012 | Montpelier, VA
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So SORRY to hear of this. Mr. Raftery was such a wonderful teacher at Liberty Junior High. You don't always remember your teachers but the great ones you'll never forget.
Kendra Harris-Coles
February 24, 2012 | Rockville, VA
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