Harriet G. Rashba, 86, of Hamden, CT., wife of 65 years of Norman Rashba died September 22, 2013 after a long illness. Harriet is also survived by her three children and their spouses, Howard and Susan Rashba, Susan and Richard Engelhardt and Rachel and Michael Berman. She is also survived by her twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Harriet was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Wallingford, CT. She earned a Bachelor's degree at U Conn and a Master's degree at S.C.S.U. Harriet taught for many years in the Hamden Public Schools System and after retiring ran a tutoring business. Harriet loved family and her home was the center of Jewish holiday activity. Harriet was well known in both Hamden and Cape Cod for her artwork and beautiful Gardens. Harriet's family would like to express their appreciation to the staff and administration of Arden Courts of Hamden for the special care and concern given Harriet during her four year residency there.

Funeral service at the Congregation Mishkan Israel, 785 Ridge Rd., Hamden, Wednesday morning at 11:30. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100 Rocky Hill. CT 06067-2338. The interment will be in the Mishkan Israel Cemetery, Jewell St., New Haven.