Anne Rawlings "Nancy" Toop

Anne Rawlings "Nancy" Toop

Anne Toop Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 15, 2009.
NEEDHAM — Anne "Nancy" Rawlings Toop, died after a long battle with cancer, on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at the Stanley R. Tippett Hospice House in Needham. She was 70 years old.

Born in Boston, Anne was the daughter of the late Elinor Goodwin (Welch) and John Rawlings Toop. A longtime Cambridge resident, Anne had also spent time in Nevada, Washington, D.C., and Maryland.

Anne worked in retail sales. She loved animals and attended bead and craft shows.

Anne is survived by her brother, Peter H. Toop of East Hartland, Conn. She was the aunt of Peter S. Toop of Averill Park, N.Y., and Micah Toop of Niskayuna, N.Y., and is also survived by two great-nieces, a great-nephew and many cousins.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by the Eaton Funeral Home, Needham.

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Jennifer Welchman

February 15, 2009

Nancy was a dear family friend whose memory I treasure. Her ability to maintain her good humor and enjoyment of life through her long bout with cancer was both admirable and inspirational. She was a very special person

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