Rachel Fagan (Batten)

We are sad to announce the passing of our mom, grandmother and great-grandmother at Agnes Pratt Home in her 95th year. Predeceased by her husband Gordon, her parents James and Rebecca, her sisters and brothers-in-law Nell (Wilfred), Sarah (Charles), Lucy (Max), Evelyn (Jim), brothers and sisters-in-law Abe (Stella), Sam, her twin brother (Irene), brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Fred (Lily), Les (Hazel), Reg (Violet), Hilda (Charlie), Doris (Charles), Ben (Marge). Leaving to mourn with many great memories are her children Dorothy (Herb), Bill (Rita), Lily (Doug), Wayne (Olive), grandchildren Colleen (Kevin), Jeff, Scott (Colleen), Roxanne, Ryan (Jen), Carla (Brian), Scott (Sherri), Susan (Mike), Mike (Shanna), Dan, great-grandchildren Joshua, Kia, Sabrina, Lydia, Luke, Cameron, Daniel, Jack, Thomas, Nathan, Tyler, Brody, Graham, Joseph, Zachary and Clay; sisters-in-law Jessie Metcalfe, Ella Newman (Cecil). Mom was a caring and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known far and wide as “Aunt Rach”. She loved to knit mittens and give them away. Everyone who came to her home went away with a pair of mittens, socks or both. She baked dozens of tea buns and many loaves of bread which were given away as well. She loved to sing and was asked many times to sing Grace at may functions. You were always welcome in her home and there was always a cup of tea and a chat. She was a friend to all and she appreciated their friendship. Many thanks to her extended family and friends. She devoted her life to her family, her church and her community. She received the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for her dedication. She is an honourary member of the Girl Guides with 60 years of service. She spent many years involved with the ACW and CLB Auxiliaries. The family would like to thank the staff of Agnes Pratt Home for their wonderful care of mom. It is so much appreciated by the family. Resting at Hickey’s Funeral Home, Kelligrews Sunday, February 25th from 7-9 p.m. and on Monday, February 26th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 27th at 11 a.m. at All Saints Church, Foxtrap. Donations in Rachel’s memory may be made to The Parish of All Saints, Capital Funds or to the Compass Rose c/o of the Parish of All Saints. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca. Mom you were always there.