Death date: May 3, 2011
Rachel (Ducheneau) Mottram, 80 a resident of Lawrence, died on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at the Lawrence General Hospital. She was born on December 25, 1930, to Francis and Irene (Boucher) Ducheneau in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and educ Read Obituary
My husband and I knew Rachel only through shopping at Rocky's in North Andover. She was always helpful, with a smile, friendly, and kind.May God hold her in His loving arms.
With a heavy heart and tearful eyes , I learned of the passing of my Aunt Rachel. Her life can be summed up in short with use of the word ... dedicated. Never was there a woman more dedicated to her family , her children , grandchildren , great-grandchildren , and extended relatives than she was. Rachel had a strong hand in raising many of her grandchildren as well as some of her great-grandchildren and was definately a major positive and guiding influence on all of their lives. Rachel was also extremely dedicated to her job as having worked locally for many years in the old Stuart's Department Store and then a 40 year career at Rocky's Ace Hardware in North Andover , flat out refusing to "give in and retire" working well into her 79th year. Rachel had an immense heart , the size of which knew no end , being the last of her sibling group she always made plenty of time and room to console and help all her neices and nephews through the pain of their losses and always took care of everybody's needs in a truly selfless manner. She gave all of her heart and soul to all she knew and was a true friend to all who knew her. She goes now to dedicate herself unto the service of the Lord , they must need a darn good babysitter somewhere up in heaven because they'll be getting the best. To all family members I offer my unending sympathy and most sincere and heartfelt condolences , with an extra helping to Rachels only daughter , Miss Gayle , my favorite cousin , for caring for her mother right up to the very end , and to her grandson Aaron , who was the special love of her life , her pride and joy. My Dearest Aunt Rachel , Go walk hand -in-hand with the Lord and Rest In Eternal Peace , you certainly earned that right. You will remain in my heart and mind forever.
I worked with Rachel at Rocky's for about 2 years and she was always happy and sarcastic and the first one to make you smile. She loved everyone especially her family and I couldnt have enjoyed her company more while working there. She will be missed by many. My condolences to the family.
I feel I know you just from listening to Aaron and Sarah. Your grandon adored you. Gayle and Aaron please except my condolences although she is not with you on this great earth always know she is in your heart and wonderful memories. May you find peace in days to come. Pat
If flowers grow in heaven Lord,then pick a bunch for me. Tell her that I Love and Miss her,and when she turns and smiles,place a kiss upon her cheek and tell her that's from me. I love and Miss you always Mom Gayle
With deepest sympathy to the entire family. What a beautiful smile! May happy memories fill your heart in the sad days ahead. Love, Paul and Janelle Boksanski
RIP Aunt Rachel our thoughts are with your family
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. She was a very caring and loving woman who will be missed very much! Love, Janna
I was so sad to hear of the passing of my Aunt Rachael, She always made me smile, and always told me she loved me when we got to see each other. I will miss her. To all her family, You have my deepest sympathy, Love you Aunt Rachel, RIP
You will be sadly missed by everyones heart that you touched and you will never be forgotten we love you MA. We know that your with GOD and your family and are at peace We"ll See you on the other side one day Love Leo & Anne Mottram & Family
