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Rose Rapp Obituary

LINCOLN - Rose Marie (Grafe) Rapp, 92, passed away peacefully at home, with family by her side, on Friday, February 22, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore Rapp. Born in Hopkinton, RI, she was the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Irma (Jahn) Grafe.
Rose Marie was a longtime member of the Darlington Congregational Church, Pawtucket, where she served on the Christian Missionary Board for many years. She enjoyed sewing and worked as a seamstress for many years. Rose Marie also enjoyed completing crossword puzzles, baking and preparing traditional German dishes. She will be remembered as a loving and sweet lady who was always close to her family and dear friends.
Rose Marie leaves a son, Theodore "Ted" W. Rapp and his wife, Diane, of Deltona, FL; two daughters, Christine E. Wickham of San Diego, CA and Judith A. Audette and her husband, Michael, of Lincoln; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Rose Marie was the sister of the late William Grafe.
Services will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Interment will follow at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. VISITATION will be Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 will be appreciated.
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Published by Pawtucket Times from Feb. 22 to Mar. 2, 2019.

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Sue and Dan Holmes

February 24, 2019

She had the perfect balance of humbleness and grace, always offering a kind smile, a special and lovely lady! We send our love, prayers, and heartfelt condolences to her beautiful caring family.

Kathleen Thorpe

February 23, 2019

Dear Judy, Mike and all your family members, Please accept my condolences. My time with Mrs. Rapp has been a wonderful experience. I will miss her funny stories and her loving kindness very much.

Dear Judy, Mike and the Audette family, My time with Mrs. Rapp has been a wonderful experience in my life. I will miss her stories and her gentle kindness very much.

Kathleen Thorpe Waterman

February 23, 2019

Anna Thorpe

February 23, 2019

Sorry for your loss. She was such a lovely beautiful person. Will miss her at the holidays when she use to come over our house. Best smile ever.

Darleen THOMAS

February 22, 2019

Christine,Judy, and Ted, Hugh and I send our condolences and love in this hard time. Ma will be greatly missed, shes a very special lady. Much love.
Darleen (Rapp)Thomas and Hugh Thomas

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