Rachel Lynn MacFarlane was born on December
5th, 1971, in St. Martha’s Hospital
in Antigonish. From the moment she came into this world, Rachel had a
heart of gold. She lived every day to the fullest and truly loved
life. Anyone who had the privilege to know Rachel knew how fierce and
fiery she was, and if you were lucky, that fire was on your side.
Rachel had the beautiful gift of seeing the humour in every situation.
Her contagious laugh and storytelling skills will be cherished
forever.
Rachel loved adventures and new experiences, and travelling
was a big part of her life. After graduating from St. F.X. University
she could be found living it up from the East Coast to the West Coast
and everywhere in between. Rachel met her soul mate Adam in 2000 and
they shared 22 years filled with love, laughter, and all their
cherished fur babies. She spent much of her life ‘down
home’ in Williams Point and no matter where she was, her
heart was always there. Rachel and Adam built their dream home in
Williams Point, and this is where they shared the last few years of
her life, watching sunsets and eagles over the harbour.
Rachel completed her undergraduate degree at St. F.X.
University in 1995 receiving a Bachelor of Arts with and major in
English Literature. She excelled in school and was a gifted writer.
Years after graduating, Rachel began to work for the university, where
she remained a loyal and hardworking member for 22 years, transferring
between countless departments and helping so many individuals along
the way. These past 4 years Rachel worked as a supervisor of
Facilities Management.
She had the biggest heart and would help anyone, and any
animal, without a question. Helping people was her passion and this
quality radiated from her every day. She was involved in innumerable
charities and organizations and was a passionate advocate for
women’s rights.
Rachel was the chair of the board of directors for The
Antigonish Affordable Housing Society and her commitment to the people
she served was tireless.
Rachel is survived by her one true love Adam McCoul, and
their fur babies Lou and Oscar of Williams Point. Rachel is also
survived by her proud and loving parents; Kenny and Bernadette
MacFarlane of Williams Point, and her siblings who doubled as best
friends: Nicole McGinn (Pat) of Bedford, Helen MacFarlane (Archie) of
Georgeville, Nancy MacFarlane (Troy) of St. Mary’s, Carol
Anne MacFarlane (Nathanael) of Williams Point, and John MacFarlane
(Phallen) of Maryvale. Rachel loved her many nieces and nephews like
they were her own children and is survived by Aiden, Patrick, Hannah,
Johnny, Kale (Bailey), Erin (Darnell), Norah, Maggie, Autumn, and
Robert. She will be dearly missed by her many aunts, uncles, and
cousins.
Aside from her family, Rachel leaves behind some of the most
amazing friends a person could ask for, Patricia MacKenzie, Suzanne
Mattie, Brenda Gavin-Nagy and Shelly Robertson, who were by her side
right until the end. Her dear friend, cousin, and partner in crime
Cindy MacNeil will also miss her deeply.
Rachel may have lived for only 50 short years, but she lived
them so very well. She touched the lives of countless people and
leaves behind so many broken hearts. We are truly grateful for every
precious moment we have spent together with Rachel, and we will miss
her just as fiercely as she lived her life.
There will be no public visitation. Funeral Mass
will be held Wednesday at 11:00am in St. Ninian Cathedral, Antigonish,
with Reverend Danny MacLennan presiding.
Donations in memory of Rachel can be made to the Antigonish
Affordable Housing Society or the Canadian Cancer
Society.
Online condolences: www.clcurry.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Rachel Lynn MacFarlane 1971 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia