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Harriet Rathbun Obituary
Harriet was born in Mystic, on Jan. 9, 1931, the daughter of Wilfred Robert Sr. and Edith Mae (Bloeser) Robert. Raised in Mystic she attended Stonington High School. She was a good hearted person, who took care of many loved ones.
She is survived by her son, Todd Rathbun; her daughter, Dawn Vetelino; her stepdaughters, Martha Bilodeau and Patricia Shaughnessy; her siblings, Cynthia Spencer of Old Saybrook, and Wilfred Robert Jr. of North Stonington; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lewis Rathbun; her siblings, Vivian Holt, Betty Ann Robert, Eugene Robert, Frances Robert, Ronald Robert, and Joyce Wright.
Her memorial service will be conducted at Babcock Presbyterian Church, Ashaway, R.I., at a future date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harriet Rathbun
Vickie
March 20, 2019
She was the best, I miss her
Jerilyn Palmer
March 29, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Vickie and Tom LaFrance
March 26, 2014
Sometimes we can find the words to say
Sometimes we can only stand beside one another and let our closeness say what words can not. Aunt Harriet will always hold a special place in my heart.
Vickie & Tom LaFrance
March 26, 2014
Sometimes we know the words to say
Sometimes we can only stand beside one another and let our closeness say what words can not. I will truly miss Aunt Harriet,she will always hold a special place in my heart.
March 26, 2014
Dawn and Todd,
I'll never forget the kindness your mother showed my Grandmother Balbat. Harriet opened up her heart and home to her and my family many times. I have fond memories of spending time at your home visiting with your family.
Dianne Balbat
Lynanne
March 26, 2014
We grew up across the street on Boom Bridge Road and my twin brothers (10 years younger than me) and I shared a birthday with Harriet. She and her chickens were definitely a part of my childhood.
Bob Spencer
March 25, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you Dawn and Todd! I hope you two find comfort in knowing that Aunt Harriet is now in Gods Kingdom!
Patricia Shaughnessy
March 24, 2014
You came into our lives and gave your best so blessed to have been able to be in touch with you again. Past memories will help to strengthen and grow new memories to build upon and share with family.
March 24, 2014
DAWN, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILIES LOSS...I KNOW IT IS A GREAT ONE..I PRAY YOU ALL FIND COMFORT AND STRENGHTH IN EACH OTHER...THAT IS WHAT EVERY MOTHER WANTS FOR HER CHILDREN IN THESE TIMES..MY PRAYERS FOR YOU ALL. LOVE DEBRA MOSENA AND FAMILY
Christmas 2013
Amanda Ortega
March 24, 2014
Gramma Pumpkin was an amazing women with a very big heart myself and my whole family loved her dearly. I am very happy my son Alexander one of her great grandchildren was able to know her and spend almost two years with her. He was her Sasamaroochi and she taught him so many early childhood lessons. She will be dearly missed and life's not the same without her I Love You Gramma ..... behave yourself....
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