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1956

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2022

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Deborah Rackliffe Obituary

Deborah A. Rackliffe 1956 - 2022 Springfield Deborah Rackliffe passed away on October 15, 2022 She was born on April 4,1956 in Worcester Massachusetts to Donald Benoit and Virgina Flite. She graduated from Marlboro high school in 1974 and served in the United States Army after finishing high school. She was also predeceased by her son, Michael. She is survived by her husband of 39 years William Rackliffe and two other children her son Thomas, and her daughter Karen. Besides her family she also leaves behind her brother John Paul and sisters Ann-Marie, Teresa, Mickey, Kathy, and Linda also a step- mother Beverly and stepbrother Jim. She also has many nieces and nephews and seven grandchildren Alec, Amanda, Austin, Tyler, Danny, Sage and Lily and two great grandchildren. Kozikowski Funeral Home

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Published by The Republican from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, 2022.

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Laurie grace

October 23, 2022

My condolences in my sympathies to you and your family. My name is Lori Grace I became a friend to your daughter Karen and your grandson Tyler. I have lived across the street from your daughter Karen for over 10 years she has become so much more than a neighbor, she became a very true honest wonderful and genuine friend, even as close as a sister. My deepest sympathy to you and your family

Lois Pare

October 21, 2022

Shocked to here of Debbie. So many years to remember. Bill was thrilled when he met Deb. I wished that we could of seen the two before this time.
Bless the family hope we can get together in the future. Love Lois

Margaret Touw

October 21, 2022

So sorry to hear I knew her from Capuano a nice lady my condolences to her family

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