Obituary of Lauretta A. Rawson

Lauretta A. Rawson, 90, of Smith Rd., Groton NY, went to be with the Lord March 5, 2012 at her home with family by her side. Mrs. Rawson was born July 7, 1921 in Richford NY, daughter of the late Morris and May Hoaglin Horton. She was employed with Smith Corona for 33 yrs. retiring in 1984. Lauretta enjoyed rides in the country, going out to eat with her husband, and was an avid dog lover. She was known for her crocheting and devoted her life to her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 60 yrs. Gerald F. Rawson of Groton NY, her two daughters Rosezella Smith and Alberta Thompson, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her son Frank T. Clark of Cortland, her daughter Pauline Skillman of South Carolina, her sister Charlotte Treacy and her brother Douglas Horton. Calling hours will be Thursday 3-6 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045. A funeral service will be held Friday 10 am at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery, Homer. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Association Memorial Processing Center, PO Box 7, East Syracuse NY 13057. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com My heart goes out to the entire Rawson family on your loss. It has been many years since I've seen many of you, but I want you to know that I still remember all the years I spent growing up and living beside Nipper and Sis in the Brooke and the times when everyone was there. You are in my thoughts and prayers as another chapter closes in our lives. My very best to you all. Ginny