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Rachel Leal
May 8, 1963 ~ September 6, 2016 (age 53) 53 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Kim P
on December 16, 2023 12:36 PM
A candle was lit by Howard Bodney
on June 9, 2019 6:13 PM
Message from Howard Bodney
June 9, 2019 6:12 PM
Although you have moved away from life, you will live forever in the hearts and minds of those of us who loved you. You and your aunt Andrea were so close and died way too soon. Uncle Howard Bodney
A candle was lit by Pierson Emanuel
on March 24, 2017 12:56 AM
A candle was lit by Sally Hurt
on October 5, 2016 9:51 PM
Message from Debbie Bird
September 27, 2016 8:07 AM
A dear dear friend, i am so devastated Rachel is no longer here, so many fond memories and so many good times shared with her, when we lived in Frankfurt, the crew of us girls had such great times together.
My deepest condolences go out to her family and friends, my deepest regret is not going out to see her in the States.
RIP Rachel will always remember you.
My deepest condolences go out to her family and friends, my deepest regret is not going out to see her in the States.
RIP Rachel will always remember you.
A candle was lit by Debbie Bird
on September 27, 2016 7:59 AM
Message from Anne Dungey
September 27, 2016 3:32 AM
Rachel always in our hearts. A happy soul who lifted our spirits with your ready smile.
So many memories of those earlier days.
Rest in peace my dear girl
We will love you to the end of time
Anne 🙏💝
So many memories of those earlier days.
Rest in peace my dear girl
We will love you to the end of time
Anne 🙏💝
A candle was lit by Anne DUNGEY with loving memories
on September 27, 2016 3:27 AM
Message from Fiona Kim Stansfield
September 25, 2016 6:11 AM
Dear Nick, Terry, Jason, Patrick and family, Doug and All
I was unable to come to America to attend Rachel's funeral service, however - I attended her memorial in Halifax, England on Saturday, 24 September, 2016.
I met Rachel 35 years ago in Frankfurt, Germany. She and our group of girls formed a lifelong friendship. We had many good, times together - young, free years filled with laughter. I also shared an apartment with Rachel in Colorado Springs and before Rachel married Doug and had Nick, we had so much fun - again, wild, funny times, we travelled with friends and we laughed our way along, learnt to ski and so much more. You were never bored in Rachel's company - she would always find something to do that was uplifting, daft, silly and funny.
Rachel became a wife and mother, our lives eventually moved in different directions and I moved back to England but we have remained in touch and 'the girls' - Kim, Fiona, Gaby, Gaynor, Debbie, and I would get together when Rachel visited family back in England and we exchanged cards and phone calls. I am sad not to have visited her in America but we have always been in each other's minds and hearts.
Rachel had challengers in her life and travels, but she filled it with fun - she had a wicked sense of humour, and when she walked into a room you were aware of her presence, her sunniness and twinkling blue eyes - she made the best of things and her cup was always half full. She thought the best of everyone, and if she had her doubts, she was private with her thoughts and opinions.
She was a fun Mum to Nick, and wonderful daughter to Terry - sister to Jason and for the rest of us - well, she was gave us the best too.
Rachel's ashes were freed on a beautiful hillside in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, close to her Mother and with love, the hillside will be beautiful year round - yes even in the rain - and in Spring with golden, dancing daffodils and beautiful in Autumn looking out across a green valley.
We will always miss her but we are lucky - the memories we have of her will make us smile and this is good.
Rest in peace Rachel.
Much love, Kim xxx
I was unable to come to America to attend Rachel's funeral service, however - I attended her memorial in Halifax, England on Saturday, 24 September, 2016.
I met Rachel 35 years ago in Frankfurt, Germany. She and our group of girls formed a lifelong friendship. We had many good, times together - young, free years filled with laughter. I also shared an apartment with Rachel in Colorado Springs and before Rachel married Doug and had Nick, we had so much fun - again, wild, funny times, we travelled with friends and we laughed our way along, learnt to ski and so much more. You were never bored in Rachel's company - she would always find something to do that was uplifting, daft, silly and funny.
Rachel became a wife and mother, our lives eventually moved in different directions and I moved back to England but we have remained in touch and 'the girls' - Kim, Fiona, Gaby, Gaynor, Debbie, and I would get together when Rachel visited family back in England and we exchanged cards and phone calls. I am sad not to have visited her in America but we have always been in each other's minds and hearts.
Rachel had challengers in her life and travels, but she filled it with fun - she had a wicked sense of humour, and when she walked into a room you were aware of her presence, her sunniness and twinkling blue eyes - she made the best of things and her cup was always half full. She thought the best of everyone, and if she had her doubts, she was private with her thoughts and opinions.
She was a fun Mum to Nick, and wonderful daughter to Terry - sister to Jason and for the rest of us - well, she was gave us the best too.
Rachel's ashes were freed on a beautiful hillside in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, close to her Mother and with love, the hillside will be beautiful year round - yes even in the rain - and in Spring with golden, dancing daffodils and beautiful in Autumn looking out across a green valley.
We will always miss her but we are lucky - the memories we have of her will make us smile and this is good.
Rest in peace Rachel.
Much love, Kim xxx
A candle was lit by Carl and Eve Holmes
on September 17, 2016 2:31 PM
A candle was lit by Ramona Fail Robertson
on September 17, 2016 2:14 PM
Message from Kim Perkins
September 17, 2016 9:03 AM
I can only echo the heartfelt words of Fiona. As I type this I can see the photo of Rachel as the older woman she had become, at the same time I can see my pin board full of photos of all the gang in Frankfurt during the early 80’s. We have such wonderful memories, such fun times, with Rachel a central part of them. I remember Andrea, her beloved Aunt also a part of those times. There will certainly be shenanigans going on in heaven with those two up there! We will get together to celebrate Rachel’s life, we don’t know where or when because it needs to be really special and fitting for someone who had such impact on our lives. As I sit typing this with tears in my eyes, my thoughts turn to Nick, Patrick, Terry, Jason, Gail and all of Rachel’s American family that loved her and are suffering at her passing. Rest in peace beautiful lady xxxxxxxx
A candle was lit by Kim Perkins
on September 16, 2016 5:02 PM
A candle was lit by Connie Griffin Welch
on September 16, 2016 3:55 PM
Message from MAbel and Michael Stellato
September 16, 2016 11:45 AM
Deepest sympathy and prayers to all that knew and loved Rachel! God bless and care for you all always!
A candle was lit by Mabel and Michael Stellato
on September 16, 2016 11:43 AM
A candle was lit by Brenda Leal & family
on September 16, 2016 11:07 AM
A candle was lit by Kelli Homesley
on September 15, 2016 9:26 PM
A RAY OF SUNSHINE was sent on September 15, 2016
In loving memory of Rachel, who showed kindness to others and brightened so many lives. Kevin, Patty, Jon and Tim Rogers
Message from Debbie & Chuck Clifford
September 15, 2016 8:29 AM
Our deepest sympathy to Patrick and Rachel's family and close friends. May God give you the strength and courage to get through the coming days. Rachel was a beautiful soul who could light up a room with her smile. An angel on earth and now an angel in heaven.... Rest in peace my friend.
A candle was lit by Debbie & Chuck Clifford
on September 15, 2016 8:14 AM
A candle was lit by Lynn Bullock....My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
on September 14, 2016 6:53 PM
A candle was lit by Katie Brown
on September 14, 2016 4:26 PM
A candle was lit by Trason and Allison Willemin
on September 14, 2016 2:30 PM
A candle was lit by Fiona Bissette
on September 14, 2016 12:14 PM
Message from Fiona Bissette
September 14, 2016 12:12 PM
I have known Rachel for over 30 years, my heart goes out to her family especially Nick her son, Terry her father, and of course Patrick her husband and family there. Rachel was a special friend I remember a girl always so full of life vibrant, wild, funny, caring, the list is endless being around Rachel was like living in bright sunshine, the thought of her gone is heart wrenching and impossible for me to take in! To be so far away is also very hard, for myself and the group of us here we intend to plant daffodils in our garden to remember her each year as they come up like the sunshine she was, and we will get together and hold our own memorial for her. RIP Rachel taken from us much to young but never forgotten love always Fiona in England X
A candle was lit by Dianne Bethea-Classen
on September 14, 2016 11:16 AM
A candle was lit by Erik, Christy and Colin Short
on September 14, 2016 8:19 AM
Message from Christy Short
September 14, 2016 7:44 AM
I will forever miss my Rachel! You will always have a special place in my heart!
Love and prayers for the family! XOXO
Love and prayers for the family! XOXO
A candle was lit by Charlotte Taylor
on September 14, 2016 7:14 AM
A candle was lit by Paula C
on September 13, 2016 10:22 PM
A candle was lit by Steve Wooldridge & Kimberly Hall
on September 13, 2016 7:44 PM
A candle was lit by Ann Locklear
on September 13, 2016 1:41 PM
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