In Memory Of
Virginia Rawling
1928
2020
Virginia Rawling
June 19, 1928 — February 20, 2020
Virginia "Ginger" Rawling, 91, of Liverpool passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at her home.
Virginia was born in Greenfield, MA on June 19, 1928, the daughter of the late Clarence and Ada (Alden) Steadler. She grew up in Dalton and Northfield, was a longtime resident of South Egremont, and moved in 2012 to be near family.
Virginia was a graduate of Northfield School for Girls, Green Mountain College and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
She retired at the age of 85, having taught physical education & computer science at Southern Berkshire Regional School District, Salisbury Central and Farmington River Elementary School. Virginia coached Mount Everett HS girls JV softball and Egremont Indians Little League for many years. She loved fishing and riding her Kawasaki 750 motorcycle.
Virginia is survived by her son, Russell (Beth) Rawling; grandson, Jay Paika Rawling; sister, Carolyn (William) McElwain; along with 3 nieces, Sally, Anne and Holly. She was predeceased by her husband for over 50 years, Richard; daughter, Judith; and her cousin Miriam Bellinger.
Services will be private.
Due to her love of sports, and her grandson's participation in cross country for 6 years, Ginger would have appreciated your donations to be made to the West Genesee Cross Country Program. Please make your check out to West Genesee Sports Booster Club, and mail to Karen Neuman, Athletic Department Secretary, West Genesee Central School District, 5203 West Genesee Street, Camillus, New York 13031.
To leave a message of condolence for Ginger's family, or to share a special memory of Ginger, visit the guestbook below.
Virginia was born in Greenfield, MA on June 19, 1928, the daughter of the late Clarence and Ada (Alden) Steadler. She grew up in Dalton and Northfield, was a longtime resident of South Egremont, and moved in 2012 to be near family.
Virginia was a graduate of Northfield School for Girls, Green Mountain College and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
She retired at the age of 85, having taught physical education & computer science at Southern Berkshire Regional School District, Salisbury Central and Farmington River Elementary School. Virginia coached Mount Everett HS girls JV softball and Egremont Indians Little League for many years. She loved fishing and riding her Kawasaki 750 motorcycle.
Virginia is survived by her son, Russell (Beth) Rawling; grandson, Jay Paika Rawling; sister, Carolyn (William) McElwain; along with 3 nieces, Sally, Anne and Holly. She was predeceased by her husband for over 50 years, Richard; daughter, Judith; and her cousin Miriam Bellinger.
Services will be private.
Due to her love of sports, and her grandson's participation in cross country for 6 years, Ginger would have appreciated your donations to be made to the West Genesee Cross Country Program. Please make your check out to West Genesee Sports Booster Club, and mail to Karen Neuman, Athletic Department Secretary, West Genesee Central School District, 5203 West Genesee Street, Camillus, New York 13031.
To leave a message of condolence for Ginger's family, or to share a special memory of Ginger, visit the guestbook below.
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