Edwina Rattray, age 65, of Appleton, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Froedtert Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was born on January 24, 1948, in St. James, Barbados, the daughter of Edwin and Eudene (Burrowes) Beard. On October 17, 1970, Edwina married the love of her life, Dr. Trevor Rattray at the University…
Continue ReadingEdwina Rattray, age 65, of Appleton, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Froedtert Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was born on January 24, 1948, in St. James, Barbados, the daughter of Edwin and Eudene (Burrowes) Beard. On October 17, 1970, Edwina married the love of her life, Dr. Trevor Rattray at the University Chapel in Kingston, Jamaica. She enjoyed being a part of Kings Daughters and Meals on Wheels. Edwina was generous to many organizations in the Fox Valley area. Her family meant the world to her, she was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend.
Edwina will be sadly missed by her husband and life partner, Dr. Trevor Rattray; sons: Kirk (Betsey) Rattray and Graeme Rattray both of Appleton; daughter, Gillian (Tony) Rattray Carcia of Boston, Massachusetts; grandchildren: Anthony and Matthew Rattray; Evy, Viv and Lia Rattray; Josephine Carcia; mother, Eudene Beard of Barbados; sisters: Andrea Beard Bonnett of Lake City, South Carolina and Janice (Sisnett) Boyce of Barbados. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Edwina was preceded in death by her father, Edwin Beard and sister, Deborah Forde.
A private service for Edwina was held at the Wichmann Funeral Home Tri-County Chapel with Rev. Jane B. Anderson officiating. She was placed to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Appleton. In lieu of flowers, her family is requesting memorials to Froedtert Medical Center in Milwaukee. Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
The Rattray family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Appleton Medical Center and Froedtert Medical Center for the excellent care and compassion shown to them.
Wallis Leigh (nee Wilson)
left a message on January 17, 2014:
Dear Trevor, sending you & your family deespest sympathies on the loss of your beloved wife. May you be comforted by the beautiful memories of the life you shared. God bless & keep you all.
Sincerely,
Wallis & Donald Leigh
Derrick & Denise Fraser
left a message on January 7, 2014:
Hi Trevor, I'm Betty Cole's cousin Bunny. My wife, Denise & I just wanted you to know how deeply saddened we still are at the passing of your sweet Edwina. We want you know that you and the children are in our prayers. We pray that God will continue to comfort you and heal you.
Chris & Laurie Palermo
left a message on January 7, 2014:
Dr. Rattray, Graeme, and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Rattray's passing. We will always remember her very fondly.
Sincerely,
Chris & Laurie Palermo
Sandy Acker
left a message on December 26, 2013:
Dr Rattray,
I was so surprised and saddened today to hear of the loss of your dear wife and love of your life. You and your family have my deepest sympathy and my prayers with be with all of you........
Sending a hug, Sandy Acker
joe kaufman
left a message on December 24, 2013:
Trevor, I am so sorry for your loss of Edwina (Julia). I am sure all the folks at Waverly send their prayers as well. She will be dearly missed. Anything any of us can do, let me know. Joe Kaufman
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Lowell and Mary Peterson
left a message on December 22, 2013:
Trevor: Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful wife and the caring mother of your children. In this time of sorrow, find time to remember all of the good times that you shared. May the peace that God 's grace bestows be with you and yours.
Gary & Barb Hietpas
left a message on December 22, 2013:
Barb and I were very sad to hear about Edwina's death. Although we did not socialize over the last years, we still value our time as friends and the times we spent together in the past. Edwina was a wonderful person and she will be missed. Trevor, you and your family will be in our prayers.
Gary & Barb Hietpas
Sandra Brinker
left a message on December 21, 2013:
Dr Rattray
Please know that you have my deepest sympathy as the passing of your beloved wife . I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
Paula Birkholz
left a message on December 20, 2013:
Dear Rattray Family
My sincere condolences. I enjoyed our gardening discussions when on walks in the neighborhood and of course we had to catch up our childrens' families and activities. She was a very kind lady.
Kathy Steckbauer
left a message on December 19, 2013:
Dr. Rattray. and Family.
I am so sorry for you loss. I only knew her from the two of you coming in to Olive Garden. she was a vary nice lady. I am going to miss her. Please take care. she will be forever be in your heart.
Kathy
Jo Dercks
left a message on December 19, 2013:
Dear Dr. Rattray and Family,
Please allow me to convey my sincerest sympathy at Mrs. Rattray's passing. How fortunate you were to have had a lovely soul like her in your lives.
With sincerest regards,
Jo Dercks -Cath Lab AMC
Carol Hall
left a message on December 18, 2013:
So sad to hear of her death. She was so welcoming to me when I was new to town. My deepest condolences to the family.
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Wallis Leigh (nee Wilson)
left a message on January 17, 2014:
Dear Trevor, sending you & your family deespest sympathies on the loss of your beloved wife. May you be comforted by the beautiful memories of the life you shared. God bless & keep you all.
Sincerely,
Wallis & Donald Leigh
Derrick & Denise Fraser
left a message on January 7, 2014:
Hi Trevor, I'm Betty Cole's cousin Bunny. My wife, Denise & I just wanted you to know how deeply saddened we still are at the passing of your sweet Edwina. We want you know that you and the children are in our prayers. We pray that God will continue to comfort you and heal you.
Chris & Laurie Palermo
left a message on January 7, 2014:
Dr. Rattray, Graeme, and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Rattray's passing. We will always remember her very fondly.
Sincerely,
Chris & Laurie Palermo
Sandy Acker
left a message on December 26, 2013:
Dr Rattray,
I was so surprised and saddened today to hear of the loss of your dear wife and love of your life. You and your family have my deepest sympathy and my prayers with be with all of you........
Sending a hug, Sandy Acker
joe kaufman
left a message on December 24, 2013:
Trevor, I am so sorry for your loss of Edwina (Julia). I am sure all the folks at Waverly send their prayers as well. She will be dearly missed. Anything any of us can do, let me know. Joe Kaufman
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Lowell and Mary Peterson
left a message on December 22, 2013:
Trevor: Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful wife and the caring mother of your children. In this time of sorrow, find time to remember all of the good times that you shared. May the peace that God 's grace bestows be with you and yours.
Gary & Barb Hietpas
left a message on December 22, 2013:
Barb and I were very sad to hear about Edwina's death. Although we did not socialize over the last years, we still value our time as friends and the times we spent together in the past. Edwina was a wonderful person and she will be missed. Trevor, you and your family will be in our prayers.
Gary & Barb Hietpas
Sandra Brinker
left a message on December 21, 2013:
Dr Rattray
Please know that you have my deepest sympathy as the passing of your beloved wife . I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
Paula Birkholz
left a message on December 20, 2013:
Dear Rattray Family
My sincere condolences. I enjoyed our gardening discussions when on walks in the neighborhood and of course we had to catch up our childrens' families and activities. She was a very kind lady.
Kathy Steckbauer
left a message on December 19, 2013:
Dr. Rattray. and Family.
I am so sorry for you loss. I only knew her from the two of you coming in to Olive Garden. she was a vary nice lady. I am going to miss her. Please take care. she will be forever be in your heart.
Kathy
Jo Dercks
left a message on December 19, 2013:
Dear Dr. Rattray and Family,
Please allow me to convey my sincerest sympathy at Mrs. Rattray's passing. How fortunate you were to have had a lovely soul like her in your lives.
With sincerest regards,
Jo Dercks -Cath Lab AMC
Carol Hall
left a message on December 18, 2013:
So sad to hear of her death. She was so welcoming to me when I was new to town. My deepest condolences to the family.
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