Florence L. Rackliffe

Florence Rackliffe Obituary

RACKLIFFE, FLORENCE L., 79, of Smithfield, formerly of Lincoln, died Sunday. She was the wife of the late Donald S. Rackliffe. Born in Fitchburg, MA, she was a daughter of the late John and Louise (Phelps) Mulcahy. Her son John Rackliffe and his wife Monique, her daughter Barbara Harkness and her husband Normand, Jr., her sisters Sr. Joan Mulcahy, PBVM, Ellen Mulcahy and Mary Fitzgibbons, and her grandchildren Shawn, Eric and Heather Harkness, Aimee Bhatia, Dawn Macdonald and Kelly Rackcliffe survive her. She was the sister of the late Jack and William Mulcahy.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. from the Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:15 a.m. in St. Jude Church, Front St., Lincoln. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Calling hours are Wednesday from 5-8. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hebert Nursing Home Resident Activities Fund, 180 Log Road, Smithfield, RI 02917 or Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860, would be appreciated.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 18, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Florence Rackliffe

8 Entries

Aimee Rackliffe

November 20, 2008

I want to thank everyone for their kind words and prayers in this difficult time. Losing my grandmother was certainly not an easy experience. Part of me wants to be selfish and keep her with us longer, but know now that she is at peace and finally reunited with my grandfather. Flo was a beautiful person with so many admirable qualities...from her creativity, her baking skills, her sense of humor, her hospitality, her generosity and her sense of family...just to name a few. So many of us have memories that can never be taken from us that will hold her in our hearts for years to come. I know my memories, stories, pictures and love for grandma will keep her close to me forever. She is officially my angel looking over me and making sure me, and the rest of my family, are kept safe and are able to experience life to the fullest like she did. Thank you all again for your love and support.

Thomas Tucci

November 19, 2008

Dear John,Moe,Barbara,norm and grandchildren.Alma & I were sad to hear about Your Mom, we meet her and your Dad in 1977,and camped with them and your children when they were real young. we travel may years and visited often in Florida. we had many found memories of both of them. and how could we ever forget The Blond Brownies..Our deepest sympothy to all of you,our prayers will be with you all. 'So Long Flo'
Alma & Tom Tucci

Betty Bernhardt

November 18, 2008

We send our sincere sympathy to you the family which Flo was so proud of. She suffered many years with physical problems but yet was always upbeat when we spoke. She was a good friend as was your Dad . We go back a lot of years and have many fond memories.
Betty and Paul Bernhardt

Sister Anna Raimon, PBVM

November 18, 2008

Dear Family of Florence,
You have my deepest sympathy at this time of loss. Be assured on my thoughts and prayers for each of you.

Heather Harkness

November 18, 2008

Below is the email that I sent out to my friends. Following are thier responses with memories of Grandma. Oh the stories we can tell and the memories we have. Lets all laugh and remember the good times we had with her over the years.

Well for those of you that know it has been a long time coming with many up s and downs for her but Grandma Rackliffe passed away earlier today. She d ied peacefully with her family by her side. Those of us that could be with
her were there in her final moments comforting her.

Who would have thought that should would stay with us for as long as she di d after Grandpa passed (6yrs). Earlier this year in May we thought that wa s going to be it and she fought it out until today. Of course it has been hard to watch her go down hill with the altimers these last few years.

For those of you that never met her she was a great lady that was a lot of fun. I have nothing but happy memories of her for the last 29yrs. She was
the best cook I ever knew and there was always enough for an army. I got my love for chocolate from her. She was always baking and making chocolate
candy. She also gave me my love for the outdoors and camping. I can't re member how many times her and Grandpa took me on camping trips. Then there
are all the little things that she said or did over the years. She was al ways good for a laugh and made friends easily.

I don't know the times yet but the wake is going to be on Wed night and the
funeral on Thurs morning.

Heather

Matt Wingate
November 16 at 7:47pm
Hi Heather, Sorry to hear about your Grandma. I will miss her.

Matt

My deepest sympathy -
Grandma Flo was my grandmother, or my second mother. I can't remember her not being there. I remember the Blonde Brownies and the Chocolate Cake with the Chocolate Chips that was always coming out of the oven and being delivered poolside. I too went camping with her and "Donald" in the trailer on numerous occasions.
She was an unbelievably generous and loving person to anyone and everyone, to think she had 2 kids of her own and 2002 of everyone else's ... she will be sadly and sorely missed. I often ride by Angell Road and cut through Whipple and I can not help but have memories of 152 Angell Rd., memories of her, and of Donald or of Spencer Beagle, the pool, the slide into the pool, sitting on the deck listening to the Limerock F.D. scanner go off, the endless meals, those incredible desserts constantly in the oven. She was an important part of my life growing up too. I felt horrible when "Donald" died because it was so unexpected and so tragically sad. For your grandmother I selfishly miss the Flo who will always be in my heart and my memory. I am thankful she is with "her Donald" and sad for all of you so dear to her ... Even though the Flo we all loved and cherished left us some time ago, it still sucks to have her gone "officially". There's no hope for a miracle cure or a day or two where's she's back.
But damn had the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known and she gave us some real good memories and she led us all by being a great example ... Give, Love, Share, Laugh and keep doing it.
I loved her and will miss her.
Uncle Chris (and family)

Dear Heather--My mom & I are so sorry about Grandma. She was a wonderful person, and she and your grandpa created a beautiful, loving family. You wrote such a kind and loving tribute to her below--she would be (and is, I know) so proud of you! Please tell everyone in the family we are thinking of them and are so sorry, and we will see you later this week. Love, LIsa

Stephanie LaPlante Harrison (Boston, MA) wrote
at 9:03pm yesterday
Heather, I was so sorry to hear about Grandma Rackliffe. Uncle Chris really did a great job writing that msg...I have so many fond memories of her right down to Shawn and Dena's wedding... Hope this finds you in a healing spirit... much love

Hi Heath,
I'm glad I got to talk to you today. I just wanted to say, How are you going to know all about who's doing what without Grandma around. You know she liked to tell you all about her friends and their illnesses. "Oh you know her, she's got __________(fill in the blank with some illness)" :) I think she even told me I knew some of the people when we visited her in Fla! Love you, Amy

Adrienne Clune at 9:45pm November 17
oh Heather I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Gram was an awesome lady who always gave such encouragement. Just think her And Anna Johnson are in heaven now fighting about Anna always being so cold and her blankets being just right..Flo is probably sticking her tongue out as I type this, saying Jeesh Anna you know it's not all about you. It's Damn hot in here leave the heat alone!!!! :)

Melissa McKenna
November 17 at 11:04pm
Hey Heather,
I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. I hope you are holding up ok.
I was reading the note you wrote and someone mentioned something about Whipple Hill. Is that where she lived? I had a total random memory of a birthday party or pool party at grandmother's house...i remember it was a pool party and thats where my love affair with those blondie brownies started! Was that your grandmothers?
Anyway, I hope you are doing alright I know it is never easy.
Take Care,
Melissa

Janice Fabiano

November 18, 2008

Dear John,Mo, Aimee,Dawn,Kelly,Barbara,Normand and family, we were saddened to hear of your mom's passing. We will always remember how welcome she and your dad always made us feel, whenever we saw them. May they both rest in peace. You all have two very special angels watching over you. God Bless you all always,
Love always, John, Jan and family

Gloria Mulcahy

November 18, 2008

Barbara,John and Families,
Flo was a great sister-in-law, we had alot of good times together and she will be missed dearly.
Love,
Aunt Gloria

Debbie Jeffries

November 18, 2008

Dear John,Barbara & Families,
Aunt Flo was a wonderful woman. She always had a wonderful sense of humor. May your memories help get you through this difficult time.
Love,
Debbie & Steve

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