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Rachel Applegate Obituary
SLINGERLANDS - Rachel Ann Applegate passed away quietly in her home on March 19, 2024, at the age of 82, following a battle with cancer. Her husband of 60 years, Michael Applegate was at her side.
Born in Saratoga Springs, New York on August 13, 1941, she was the daughter of William and Mabel Gorham. She was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and The Sage College of Albany where she studied nursing. She was proud of her work as a Registered Nurse and remained in this field until her retirement.
She especially enjoyed quilting and will be remembered both for her endless sewing projects and her gifts of the same to her children and grandchildren. Her unwavering support for her family along with our collections of hand-made quilts and sweaters will always bring warm memories.
Rachel is survived by her husband Michael Applegate of Slingerlands N.Y.; son Scott Applegate of Lincoln, Neb.; son Craig (Kathy) Applegate of Guilderland, N.Y.; sister Linda (Verne) Childs of Westdale, N.Y.; brother Bill (Linda) Gorham of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; sister Wilma (Dean) Eppen of Minn.; grandchildren Erin Applegate, Emily Applegate, Griffin Applegate of Lincoln, NE and Alexa Applegate of Guilderland, N.Y.; as well as treasured nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday March 28, 2024, at the Bethlehem Cemetery in Delmar.
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Samaritan Hospital, Troy, NY
March 24, 2024
So sorry to hear about Rachel 's passing.I worked with her at Samaritan Hospital. She was a very kind and compassionate nurse and I am happy to have worked with her. My condolences to your family. Lynda Savrine.
Richard Filkins
March 24, 2024
Please accept my deepest condolences on your wife´s passing. Her love and companionship were a beautiful chapter in your life´s story.
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