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1937
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Rachel Gould Obituary
She was born October 30, 1937 in Lancaster, New Hampshire, daughter of Theodore Collins and Frances Stevens. Rachel and her husband moved from Connecticut which she resided for over 36 years to Punta Gorda, Florida in 1993 after retiring from Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Connecticut where she worked for 30 years. Rachel worked part-time at Publix in Punta Gorda for 18 years and enjoyed working with the public and seeing all the familiar faces. A devout Catholic Rachel was a long-time faithful communicant of Sacred Heart Church.
Rachel was an Elkette, she loved to sing as she had a beautiful voice and you could find her singing karaoke when she got a chance. She loved playing bocce and spending time with good friends and family when they would visit and always loved her return trips to Connecticut to catch up with loved ones; as much as she loved the FL sunshine she missed her family immensely. She was a kind soul who cares so much for others and always wanted to please them.
Rachel is survived by her loving husband, Norman; devoted daughter, Debra (Barry) Ashworth of Enfield, Connecticut; son, Robbie (Karen) Gould of Enfield, Connecticut; five special grandchildren, Sasha (Racheal) Miller, Chelsi Kohler, Alex Gould, Hannah Gould and Emma Gould all of Enfield, Connecticut; four great grandchildren, Areyah and Daijah Spicer and Tristen and Teegan Miller all of Enfield, Connecticut; sister-in-laws, Cathy Collins, Beatrice Collins both of Enfield, Connecticut and Valerie Collins of Groveton, New Hampshire; several nephews and nieces. Rachel was preceded in death by her brothers, Clarence, Eddie; her twin, Robert and Theodore; sister, Barbara; and great-grand-daughter Delany Miller.
Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 9, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 211 W Charlotte Ave. Punta Gorda, FL. Interment to follow at Charlotte Memorial Gardens, Punta Gorda.
Rachel's family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to TideWell Hospice for their professionalism, kindness, compassion and care given to Rachel and her entire family.
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Debbie Ashworth
February 25, 2025
Mama, how has it been seven years without you? I dreaded that day that would come eventually, I would lose you. It has not been easy I think of you always. I miss you terribly and my heart breaks on the occasions that I really needed to speak with you! I pray you are with Dad now and you hear my undying love for you and know that I love you always.
Debra Ashworth
February 26, 2022
Mama, I am having a hard time with the fact it's been 4 years with out you! My days are so different without your guidance! I miss you terribly and think of you always! I miss our daily chats and love you so much! Thinking of you on the upcoming 4th heavenly Anniversary! Love always your daughter
Judy Fehrman
February 25, 2022
Can´t believe it´s 4 years. Think of you often. Happy. 4 years Anniversary in heaven.
Debra Ashworth
February 25, 2021
Wow 3 years without you Mom! It has been heartbreaking and I can't handle not being able to talk to you every day! You are missed each day more than the last and I will Love you forever!
Judy Fehrman
February 25, 2021
It’s hard to believe you’ve been out of our lives for three years. You are in a better place but not forgotten. I will always remember every Christmas the last time we were able to get together. You are forever in my thoughts and prayers my friend. Keep a spot open for us
Judy
Debra Ashworth
February 26, 2020
Mama we are coming up on two years of not hearing your voice, of not getting your guidance, of not receiving your advice, of not having you in our life! I hold you so close to my heart daily, but it will never compare to having you here you are missed and loved so much !
Judy Fehrman
February 25, 2019
Think of Rachel so often. She is missed by many friends and in our conversations. Will always be in my prayers
Debra Ashworth
February 25, 2019
Mama, I can't believe a year is coming up already since the time we lost you! It has been a very tough year, many tears have been shed, it's just not the same without you here! You are thought of daily, missed so much and loved more than my words could ever express! Thank you for being the best Mother a child could ask for! Until we meet again
Debbie Ashworth
March 15, 2018
For those that knew my mother they seen the beautiful woman that she was but that was only half of what they were able to see I was so lucky and blessed to have lived my whole life seeing it and I will hold her in my heart always and miss her every single day terribly she was loved so much
Debbie Ashworth
March 15, 2018
Mama I miss you terribly I cannot believe how quickly this terrible disease took you from us , you were such a wonderful beautiful woman and heaven is so lucky to have gained you as there angel but you will always be the angel in my heart and soul and I will hold onto you in our memories love you so much
Judith Fehrman
March 5, 2018
Rachel will be missed by so many. She was always so pleasant to everyone. She earned her wings.
Our deepest sympathy Norm And Family
Judith Fehrman and Ken Benson
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