CHISHOLM,
Rachel: QSM
On 23 April 2017, at Wairau Hospital Blenheim. In her 102nd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn (Bill), much loved mother of Ann and Don Reid (Te Anau), and the late Bruce. Loved Granny and Great-Granny Rachel of Hamish, Eleanor, Thomas, and Sophie Reid; Jill, Craig, Blake and Connor de Bettencor. Messages to 7 Broughton Place, Te Anau 9600. Special thanks to the management and staff at Springlands Lifestyle Village for their wonderful care of Mum. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Riding for the Disabled would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A celebration of Rachel's life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim, at 1.00pm on Friday, April 28, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.
Respectfully cared for by
Geoffrey T Sowman Blenheim F.D.A.N.Z.
Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz
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A vey special lady in my life especially during the years she was at Molesworth and also a delight to visit in recent times. Always so positive. Apology for my absence as you meet to celebrate he life. I am in Rome. Loving sympathy to all the family.
John Bush
April 27, 2017
Jo McCallum
April 27, 2017
Auntie Rach, strong, graceful, loving and kind. You were such an inspiration to me growing up. I loved dancing in your garden, eating your lovely cakes, reading Uncle Bill's books in the library corner. Thank you for teaching me to knit, and for trying to teach me to play the piano. It was so lovely to hold your hand last Xmas and talk about the roses in the garden. Ann, Don, Hamish and Jill, lots of love to you all Jo
Jo McCallum
April 27, 2017
At peace with Bill and Bruce.God bless you.
Max Percy
April 26, 2017
An amazing women admired by all I am sure that were privileged to have worked on the station during Bill and Rachel's watch.
A very special women respected and loved by so many.
Ann, Don and family my thoughts are with you.
A high country icon.
Thank God such a woman has lived and those of us that knew her are indeed so fortunate.
Max Percy
April 26, 2017
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