Category: Memorials

Frances Allen Rapin, 1920-2024

Frances Allen RapinIt is with sadness but many fond memories that we report the passing of Frances Rapin, former President and longtime Director of the Friends of the Redwood Libraries, at the age of 103. Frances remained an active volunteer until almost the age of 100, coming in to help with various tasks in the back room every week.

During her time as President, she was the spark behind the creation of our Serendipity Book Store. Over the course of her service she was honored by the Humboldt Library Foundation with its Helen Everett Award and also by FRL with our Community Service Award, which now bears her name. Her many contributions to the Friends over the years will be remembered with gratitude.

Roger H. Cinnamond

Roger Cinnamond

I met Roger when he joined the FRL board. He was instrumental in the startup of the Children’s Art Calendar 3 years ago. It has been a successful fund raiser, yes, but more than that it was a celebration of the young artists of the Redwoods. He was smart, funny, and a hard worker. It was a privilege and an honor to work with him. He will be sorely missed.

As noted in his obituary:

He was known as a light-hearted, gregarious person who genuinely loved people and was a keen observer of character. He had a special ability to lift ones’ spirits and was dearly loved.

The full obituary may be read at www.times-standard.com where you may sign the guest book if you wish.

Robert “Andy” Lazelle, Jr.

Robert Lazelle

I knew Robert from the Serendipity Book Store. I was a little bit amazed at the enthusiasm he brought to the job. He hardly ever gave up his slot, and he often volunteered to sub for other book store docents. Many book store patrons would ask me ‘What day is Andy on?’, ‘How is Andy?’, ‘My kids love Andy’. He will be sorely missed.

As noted in his obituary:

Those who knew him felt the warmth of his friendship, those who loved him he will be forever missed. He was delighted to making people happy, always eager to lend a helping hand for others. May his love always be in our hearts, thoughts and actions toward others.

The full obituary may be read at www.times-standard.com where you may sign the guest book if you wish.