LACONIA - Rachel M. Giguere passed away in her sleep on the night of August 12, 2016, at Genesis Healthcare on Laconia, NH.
Rachel was born November 6, 1921, in Laconia, NH the daughter of George J. Cardinal and Aurore (Marcoux) Cardinal. She grew up in Laconia and graduated from Laconia High School class of 1939. She was married to the love of her life, Raymond P. Giguere, on September 2, 1940. They were married for just short of 75 years when Raymond died in 2015. He loved music and singing. They loved to dance, play golf, be near the lake and spend time with family and friends.
Rachel is survived by sons, Peter R. Giguere of Sanborton, NH and Dennis M. Giguere (Onami) of Alexandria, NH , a daughter Marilyn J. Dunten, of White River Junction, VT and a sister Grace Dubreille of Laconia. NH, six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by brothers Roland, Lionel, Father Maurice, and Aime, and sister Marcelle DeFosse.
A Mass of Christian Burial for both Raymond and Rachel will be celebrated on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Church, 96 Main Street, Belmont. A celebration of their lives and a lunch will follow the service. Burial will follow at 2PM in the family plot at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia.
For those who wish, Donations in their memory may be made to St. Joseph Church, 96 Main Street, Belmont, NH 03220.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.