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Barbara Rawski Obituary

Barbara Rawski, age 69, of Middletown, CT, passed away unexpectedly in her home on April 18. Barbara is survived by her sisters Joyce Rawski and Janet Ehrler, her nephew Michael Bresson and his wife Sarah and great-niece Willow, and nieces Rebecca and Jennifer Epstein. She grew up in Rocky Hill and went on to teach elementary school there from 1973 until her retirement in 2008. Barbara was devoted to teaching and continued to work as a tutor for special needs children after her retirement from the public school system. She was especially fond of introducing young readers to books, and her personal library of children's books was legendary. She was also known for her skilled and copious production of needlework projects, her love of animals, and for her volunteer work at soup kitchens and, before becoming handicapped by arthritis, her time riding out as an EMT with her local ambulance company. Due to current circumstances, services will be postponed to a later date. Donations can be made in her name to support the first responders of the Westfield Fire Department, 653 East Street, Middletown, CT, 06457.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 24, 2020.

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Diana Colpitts

April 30, 2020

Ms. Rawski taught first grade to both our children, Ben and Julia, at Stevens School. Her emphasis on reading made lifelong readers of them both. Ben is also a special ed teacher who directs a small private school. Now their children are pre-readers and readers and as they home school, Ms. Rawskis former students pass on her gift to their children. Our family also enjoyed her classroom animals. For all her contributions, we are grateful to her. Her passing Is a sad loss for the community.

April 27, 2020

Joyce,

I am so very sorry for the loss of your sister. My deepest condolences to you and your entire family.

Sincerely,

Michelle Mazzeo
East Haven, CT.

Eileen Meehan-Bozzi

April 25, 2020

Miss Rawski was my 2nd grade teacher at Stevens School. I'm sorry to hear of her passing.

Terry Wilson

April 24, 2020

Dear Joyce and Janet,
I worked with Barbara at Stevens School. I am sad to say that we hadn't spoken for a long time, but I cherish our friendship. I loved her sense of humor and her dedication to her students. I've enclosed a photo of her and I at a Josh Groban concert. I know he was one of her absolute favorite singer!
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your fond memories of Barbara sustain you.
Sincerly,
Terry

Marge Reynolds

April 24, 2020

I just heard about this from my sister Marcia and we are all so saddened by this and our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family

Evelyn Betz

April 24, 2020

Janet and Joyce. Condolences on the loss of your sister.

Angela Netkovick

April 23, 2020

Ms. Rawski was my 2nd grade teacher many years ago. I still remember how much I loved being in her class. She was a wonderful teacher! So sorry for your loss.

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