Richard Theodore Braffet
1932-2025
With sorrow but with gratitude for 93 years well lived, we announce the passing of Richard Theodore “Ted” Braffet on September 13, 2025, husband, father, grandfather (plus great and great-great), brother, uncle, friend, teacher, veteran, artist, traveler, boat builder, luthier, guitar player and so much more.
He was an adventurous soul who lived in many places over the years, from Guam to Newfoundland and several places in between.
In retirement, he lived in Point Roberts for many years with his second wife Cheryl, before moving back to his hometown of Kingman, Arizona in 2019.
He was predeceased by his parents Casey and Mary Lou (Roe), first wife Dee, and sisters Bette Baldwin, Chris Rubio, and Peggy Duey.
He is survived by his second wife Cheryl, siblings Jim Braffet and Nancy Hawkins, children Mark Braffet, Chris Delnat, Mary Braffet, Elizabeth Ratliff, and Robin Pengelly, god-daughter Janey Pratt, stepdaughter Liz Chamberlain, 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren, as well as treasured in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends.
He is deeply missed.
