Obituary of Rachel McAreavey

Rachel McAreavey (née McShane) Born October 12, 1932 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Rachel McAreavey, our dearest mother, grandma, sister and aunt. After suffering from Alzheimer's for many years, Rachel passed away peacefully at Maple Health Centre on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 4:30 p.m., surrounded by members of her immediate and extended family. Rachel was predeceased by her beloved husband Brian, her mother Sarah, her father John, her brothers Noel, Patsy, her sister-in-law Margaret McShane and her nephew John McShane. Rachel leaves behind her three sons Brian, John and Daniel, her only grandchild Ashley, her brothers John, Gerald, Raymond, Dominic and her sisters Bernadette, Margaret and Mary. Rachel will be greatly missed by all her nieces, nephews, friends and many others she knew at work, church and community. Rachel's journey on earth is complete and those who shared it with her will fondly remember her with love. We wish to express our sincere thanks to the staff at Maple Health Centre who cared for Rachel over the past several years. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES CHAPEL LIMITED, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16. Funeral Mass will be held in ST. ANDREWS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2547 Kipling Avenue on Wednesday April 17 at 11:00 a.m., refreshments to follow in the church hall. If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th Floor, Toronto M4R 1K8. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.