Hope-Rafferty-Obituary

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Hope Marie Rafferty

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Aug 29, 1931 – Jan 22, 2022 (Age 90)

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BORN
August 29, 1931
DIED
January 22, 2022
AGE
90
LOCATION
Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Adams - Redmond Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Kalamazoo Obituary

Hope Marie Rafferty passed away peacefully on Saturday January 22, 2022 at Rose Arbor after a long battle with dementia. She was born August 29, 1931 in Patton, PA the daughter of Harry and Bessie (Smart) Baker. Hope, named such, as she was the youngest of 15 and her dad was hoping she was the...

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Although I only met Aunt Hope one time, we immediately got along wonderfully. She was very sweet and very loving. I know that she loved my daughter Abby and had a close Bond with Abby's grandma Cindy, that alone was enough for me to have a great respect for Aunt Hope. After talking with her and joking around she and I became friends.

I send my deepest sympathy to all of her family I know this is a difficult time just remember to keep all the great memories that you have in your...

Aunt Hope , was the. great and caring person. i loved her, so very much. i remember when we were little, we wanted to go to her house all the time. She was so much fun. She always had your back. She will be greatly missed but i will remember her always. until we meet again ...

One of my favorite people. Always called me Black Irish.

Donna sorry to hear about Mom prayers go out to you and entire family. May all find the strength and support you need to go this time

A beautiful lady has gained her wings. Blessings to all who mourn her loss. Hope was a wonderful neighbor who raised her children to love God. She always greeted everyone with her warm smile and a hearty laugh; loved yard sales and a good chat with everyone she met. When our children were little, she loved to have them in her home, especially when Donna babysat (Bryan), and Paul and their son entertained him! Rest in Peace dear Hope.

Hope and Ava Lane where the bank street flea market gals. They where great friends and spent many hours visiting. I remember Hope as always being joyful and up beat. RIP Hope thank you for being a great friend to Ava.

So sorry to hear. She was a very nice lady I still remember her when I was very young.

To all the family members that loved Hope so much I've only met Hope a few times she was so enjoyable to listen to and within 10 minutes into the conversation we were laughing so hard my stomach hurt it's so sad to let go of someone who will be dearly missed. Remember the good times and her spirit will always be very near. Blessings to Hope as she begins her new journey and prayers to all all she had to leave behind

Dear Family of Hope,
You are all in our hearts and prayers.
Sarah and Ken Swart