Rhonda was an educator in Lynn public schools for over 30 years, where her innate gift as a special education teacher was evident throughout her career. She was the Principal and Director of the Career Development Center in Lynn, MA, a school that played a pivotal role in the lives of many students. Under her leadership, countless students, many of whom were the first in their families to earn a high school diploma, found the support and encouragement they needed to succeed.
Rhonda was equally dedicated to her family. She was the beloved daughter of Adele and Louis Cutler, sister to Marlene Berger and wife to Robert for over 50 years. Bob and Rhonda adopted and raised two children, Emily and Andrew. She was an adoring grandmother to Emily’s son Brendan and Andrews son’s Dashel and Keating, who will forever carry her love and wisdom in their hearts.
She loved snorkeling in Aruba, playing cards with friends and traveling the world. She had a knack for making life fun and found joy in spontaneous pleasures, always finding an open seat for herself and Bob at the blackjack table.
For 30 years, Rhonda would gather dozens of family members together for a Thanksgiving extravaganza. Each year, she would jokingly swear it off, only to do it all over again the following year. It was symbolic of her outsized love for family and zest for life.
In her life, as in her career, Rhonda never stood on ceremony. She will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to others and always putting the needs of those around her before her own. Her legacy of kindness, selflessness and devotion to her family and students will be cherished by all who knew her.
A celebration of Rhonda’s life will be held in the coming weeks. Please email [email protected] for more information. All who knew Rhonda are welcome.
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