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Rachel Aube Obituary
Although we knew Rachel's life here with us would be short, we were blessed deeply by the time we had with her while she danced in Mama's womb and made Daddy smile with her kicks and turns. We waited for her birth with hopeful expectation and were honored to hold her close as she passed from our arms into the arms of Jesus after 43 beautiful and unforgettable minutes. Her life has drawn us even closer to our Lord and we find great comfort in knowing she is with Him now and we will eventually join her there in heaven some day.
Rachel was a beautiful, sweet baby girl who touched so many lives in such a short time. She is a little sister to Desirae, Isaiah and Samuel and will always hold a special place in their hearts. Rachel is loved by many grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and church family.
We are very grateful and humbled by the countless acts of service and endless emotional support we have received from Rachel's nana, Rachel Paluch; her auntie, Meagan Macomber, and our brothers and sisters in Christ. Words cannot express the blessing you have been as we have walked this journey of grief and joy. A special thank you to Autumn Green Funeral Home and Edgerly Funeral Home for your compassion and support in our time of need, as well as Kelly Roy from Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep for capturing our memories with photos.
Services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 9, at Grace Community Church, 159 Rochester Hill Road, Rochester. Visitation will be at 9 a.m., with a memorial service at 10 a.m. and a short committal ceremony and reception to follow.
We will be building a playground in memory of our precious Rachel.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to her memorial playground fund. Checks can be made payable to Grace Community Church with "Rachel Alice" in the memo line and mailed to Grace at the address above. For details about the playground, or to hear Rachel's story, please visit Baby Rachel's Legacy at www.thegiftofrachelslife.blogspot.com.
To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.autumngreenfuneralhome.com.
The Autumn Green Funeral Home in Alfred, Maine, is respectfully handling arrangements.
Visit www.fosters.com/obits to view the online guest book.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rachel Aube
Elena
December 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I want to thank you for giving me the chance to know Rachel through your words. I feel the love you have for her as well as the love you have for God.
Bree
December 14, 2010
Hello Aube Family,
You don't know me. I read about your story in Foster's and followed your blog since. Stacy YOU ARE ONE STRONG woman! I don't know how I would do what you have done! God bless your family and little Rachel. She is an angel now looking over you and she has SO MUCH tobe proud of with a family like her who loved her so much!!!
December 11, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss,you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.....
December 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
The Weimann's
Rochester, NH - GCC
Danielle McDaris
December 10, 2010
A friend posted a link to your page on facebook and so I started reading your blog today. Tears streamed down my face as I read you asking God why. I have been asking him the same thing since November 2009 when I lost my Angyl. My heart goes out to your and your family as you try to get through this. No words can help, only time will make this pain ease. Just remember she is in a good place and she will always be with you even if you can't see her.
Robin Whitehouse
December 10, 2010
God bless you all
December 10, 2010
Although I have never met you I feel like I know you. I have been following your blog. Your family is an inspiration to many. Your strength and courage is amazing. Your faith in the lord is uplifting. The pictures of Rachel are amazing so beautiful. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Melissa Chansky
December 9, 2010
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. My dear friend my heart aches along side yours...
Becky Rottmann
December 9, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Rachel
December 9, 2010
I have been following Rachel's story on your blog for months. I don't know your family personally but have held you in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing your story. Rachel has touched my life.
Danielle Schweitzer
December 9, 2010
My heart is heavy as my tears that roll down by seeing her precious pictures and your heartache. May God be with you and hold you during these so hard times. And know your little girl is up there playing and smilling where all the little babies are. and Jesus is watching upon them. I have 3 girls and reading your blog makes me wanna go hug them and kiss them and be glad for their health.
My deepest sympathy.
SCOTT CHAMBERLAND
December 9, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Deb Ogasian
December 9, 2010
Stacy & Family,
My condolences to you and your family.My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hold on to the moment and cherish the beautiful memories you made.
Sarah
December 9, 2010
Thank you for sharing Rachel's life and legacy with the world. Your courage and grace during this time is an inspiration to me and many others around the world. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family,God Bless
Jillian
December 9, 2010
To the Aube family, I'm so sorry you have had to go through this but I am also glad you have some beautiful memories of baby Rachel. I lost my little girl Doireann last December to anencephaly too so I know how hard this is. xxxxx
Becky
December 9, 2010
Stacy & Family,
You know where to find me if you need me.
Remember our song!
Stephanie Martin
December 8, 2010
Your story about baby Rachel has touched my heart in so many ways. I am praying for your family everyday. Rachel was a beautiful sweet baby and I am so happy you were able to share those 43 special minutes together with her. God bless you all.
Bruce & Carol Wright
December 8, 2010
To the Aube Family, Our hearts and prayers are with you all. We have been following your blog and truly inspired by your courage and faith. So many people have been affected by precious Rachel. May you find comfort and peace in your family and friends.
Tracy Shavor
December 8, 2010
your beautiful precious Rachel and lovely family will be in my thoughts and prayers always!. You have been very inspirational through all of this, God bless you all. ....Tracy Shavor(Dover NH)
Carrie Lajeunesse
December 8, 2010
Aube family, we rejoice with you that Rachel is in our Savior's arms. We mourn your loss with you as well. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us friends and strangers alike. Those who share the love of the same Savior and those who don't are being touched in a way we may never know this side of heaven. I look forward to meeting your precious girl in heaven and you as well! You will all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers for many years to come.
Sara McCall
December 8, 2010
Dear Aube family, thank you for sharing Rachel's life with the world. I just had my first child in September and her story and the love shared amongst your family touched me deeply. Take comfort in knowing you'll see her again one day in Heaven.
December 8, 2010
I have been reading your blog for 2 months. I just want to tell you that your strength, your faith and your trust in Our Lord has been more of an inspiration to me than anything ever before. How absolutely blessed you are to have been given such an angel as Rachel. May God continue to bless you all.
Gaye Hunter, Cramerton, NC
Corinne DeMeritt
December 8, 2010
Dearest Rachel. What a precious little girl and as you are held in Jesus arms and you will be missed, but someday we will see you in Heaven you precious little girl. May God bless your family through this difficult time. Praying for you all. Jesus loves us all. Mrs. Demeritt
Robin & Julie
December 8, 2010
we did not know you but you are in our hearts.
Mary Knapp
December 8, 2010
Rachel, you have touched my heart and sole. You came to us to remind us of the TRUE meaning of love. Love to the Aube family.
Mary Knapp
heidi
December 8, 2010
Dear Aube family,
Rachels story has touch me in such a deep way, I am so thankful that you have shared her wonderful story with allof us. She is such a beautiful angel here on earth and in heaven! Your faimly is so lucky to have such a wonderful angel watching over you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
December 8, 2010
thank you for sharing your precious Rachel with the world. She is so cute in her pictures! What a impact you and Rachel have been to many. I am in awe of such an amazing mom...to love your daughter so much before she was even born and so much after. Makes me think thats how God loves us...
Eve Hagerty
December 8, 2010
My thoughts are with you and have been with you as you traveled this gravel and bumpy road. Knowing your precious Rachel is now in the hands of the lord, passed from you to him, where the light is so bright but never hurts your eyes, where the roads are smooth, and no bumps, where your angel now looks over you and your family. I read your blog,laughed and cried, felt she was part of my family, so I hope she is looking over my family too.
Ashley
December 8, 2010
Rachel truly is an Angel god bless you and your family through this difficult time.Your in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season.
kimberly greenier
December 8, 2010
so sorry for your loss, i have been following your story for about 3 months.my heart goes out to you and your family and you are all in our thoghts and prayers.
Vanessa Nugent
December 8, 2010
God bless your beautiful baby girl. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Deb Allen
December 8, 2010
I have never been so touched by anyone I never met as I have been by your beautiful Rachel. Your family has been blessed by the short time you had with Rachel on earth but as you and I believe you will see her again in God's arms in heaven. You gave her the most beautiful gifts of all--life, family, and love. You all are in my prayers and thank you for sharing such a beautiful child's life with me.(And the world). God loves you and has blessed you.
Amanda
December 8, 2010
Aube family,
A life so brief, a child so small, you had the power to touch us all & that little miss Rachel did. May you continually have peace in knowing she is dancing with our Heavenly father and watching over each of you as your angel. You are in our prayers. God bless.
Sam and Kathy Baker
December 8, 2010
May God Comfort You All and Keep Your Memories Fresh. We have been so blessed by Rachel's blog and your incredible journey, feeling impacted by your testimony. We will be praying that God will strengthen and provide for you to continue and complete Rachel's playground. That he will heal your hearts and carry you. Thank you, Thank you for sharing Rachel with us and allowing us to witness the greatness of God. We Love You and are here for you, Sam and Kathy Baker
December 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Sherry, Rochester NH
December 8, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Christine Messier
December 8, 2010
God Bless your little angel. Prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.
Will Kays
December 8, 2010
Matt and family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Rachel is with God now, at peace and painless. You all are very strong and I admire that. I think the playground is going to be awesome. You're all in my prayers, take care.
Heather Geaslen
December 8, 2010
Your family will be in our prayers this Christmas! We love you! God bless you, The Geaslens
laura driscoll
December 8, 2010
Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. God bless.
Kelly Moses
December 7, 2010
Stacy, Matthew and Aube family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have been following your story and journal and it is amazing how God has blessed you with Rachel. Thanks for sharing Rachels story. May God Bless you all and comfort you.
Kelly Moses
December 7, 2010
For Rachel
Patty Bennett
December 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord bless you and keep you comforted always.
Brian McGlone Jr
December 7, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ron & Olive
December 7, 2010
To all the family of precious baby Rachel Alice Aube,
We have prayed for you through out this journey that our Lord has taken you on. No words can express the great loss and amazing blessings you have experienced. Our deepest sympathy to all of you but also we celebrate the great joy of knowing that baby Rachel is in the arms of the best Father of all, our Lord & Savior, and one day we shall meet her face to face, to thank her for sharing an unconditional love with all of us. God bless each of you & give you comfort. We love you & are here for you.
December 7, 2010
Aube Family~
You are all such an inspiration to me! My daughter goes to pre-school with your son and when I saw your story featured in Fosters, I started to follow your blog! Stacy, you are amazing with words!I looked forward to reading your blogs on a daily basis. You are lucky to have had your precious daughter, Rachel, but she's doubly lucky to have such a wonderful Momma and loving family.
I pray that you and your family makes it through this, and comes out stonger than ever! Thank you for sharing your story of sweet baby Rachel Alice.
Debbie Beaudette Towle
December 7, 2010
To all the family of beautiful baby Rachel Alice Aube, there are so many people who have been touched by Rachel and all of you. An amazing story of love. My thought and prayers are with. God Bless
Chris
December 7, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Karen Cormier
December 7, 2010
To Rachel's loving family,
Amazing is the word that comes to mind of Rachel's life. Although I didn't know your family well as I just joined the Grace Church Family in early August I have been inspired by your family's commitment to Jesus and the celebration of Rachel's life and death in handing her back to her Creator. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I know that the Lord has lead you to this and will also lead you through this.
Love and Prayer,
Karen Cormier
Donna Talon McCarthy
December 7, 2010
My deepest condolences for your loss. Your courage and strength in this time will be guided by The Lord. I feel honored to know your story. RIP Rachel, wrapped in the arms of God.
December 7, 2010
The journey - unforgettable. The loss - unbearable. Hearts gently touched, while you danced unaware - simply amazing.
Love, Nana
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~
Susan Ruger
December 7, 2010
My thoughts and Prayers are with you.. I have read your story and just by reading it I have become to know you and your pain.. May God hold her til you meet again, You are a very stong family and I wish their was more like you in this world,, God Bless and I send my Prayers.
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