Madeline Susie (Parker) Raab died October 21, 2020 at the Manor on Whitehall Road in Rochester after a long and blessed life. She was born in Rochester, NH on April 22, 1924 to Sumner L. and Susannah (Poors) Parker. Madeline married Edgar F. Raab on July 10, 1943 in a ceremony held in the living room of her in-laws at 28 Main St., East Rochester. Edgar was at home on a furlough from the U. S. Army Air Corp. Madeline lived her entire life on the eastside, never more than a couple of blocks from where she grew up.
Madeline worked hard her entire life, even though she had to overcome illness at an early age. She attended Spaulding High School and graduated in the class of 1942. After graduation she worked in the office at Hubbard Shoe Company and continued to work there for over 30 years. She raised four children: son, Donald and daughters Elizabeth, Jacqueline and Gail.
Madeline enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting. She spent a lot of time pursuing these crafts while enjoying summers at the camp the...