Hilda M. (Lucas) Rauson of Woburn, formerly of Medford, died Saturday in the Kindred Hospital Peabody, after a recent illness. She was 89.
Mrs. Rauson was born in New Britain, CT, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Mary (Aluska) Lucas. She was schooled in New Haven and settled in Stratford after her marriage to Stanley Rauson, 65 years ago.
For many years Mrs. Rauson was a branch manager for the former Connecticut National Bank, Statford, CT.
In 1984 the Rausons moved to Medford to join their family.Mrs. Rauson was a dedicated wife and mother with many talents. She loved to knit and was an accomplished artist. An active woman, Mrs. Rauson was known for her entertaining and hosting lovely dinner parties.She was awarded for her contributions to the community at Country Club Heights, where she and he husband recently moved.
Besides her husband of 65 years, Stanley, she is survived by her daughter Shirley Rausen Frawley and her husband William “Bud” of Lexington.
Friends may visit Monday from 4 thru 8 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 118 High Street, Medford, Tuesday at 9 AM.
Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.