Rita Raab

Rochester - Rita Raab, 84, passed away Thursday September 26, 2013 at Watson Fields in Dover, NH following a period of failing health. Born January 16, 1929 in Pocking, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Marcus and Theresa (Wagner) Frankenberger. Mrs. Raab worked for many years as a French Cord Turner at Hubbard Shoe. Rita was a member of the Emblem Club, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, gardening and yard work. Members of her family include her children Barbara Philbrook and husband John of North Berwick, ME; and Harry Caplette and wife Mary of Berwick, ME; her grandchildren Melissa, John, Christin, Nicole, Heather, and Peter and her great grandchildren Emma, James, Madeline, Owen, Garrett, Zachary, Cole, Bryleigh, three sisters Maria Caplette of Rochester, NH; Genofeva Glidden of Dover, NH; and Helga Mayerhofer of Pocking, Germany; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur Raab in 2004. Family...