SHEEHY, Rachel Josephine

Age 92, of Falmouth, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born on April 6, 1929, in Falmouth, Hants Co., she was a daughter of the late Albert and Hulda (Lenihan) Porter. Rachel enjoyed knitting, watching curling and the blue jays. She always had one finger on the phone. She was the unofficial historian of Falmouth and surrounding areas. She always enjoyed her years with her husband Ron and family at the cottage on Mockingee Lake. Rachel was a friend to many. Rachel was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are her daughter, Janet Stevens (Greg Hill), Falmouth; sons, Tom (Wanda), New Ross; Don (Sheila Miller), Lingan; Daryl “Butch” (Lynn Titus), Avondale; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews; daughter-in-law, Willena Sheehy. Rachel was predeceased by her husband, Ron; daughter-in-law, Kristie Sheehy; four brothers; two sisters. Rachel’s family would like to extend a special thank you to niece, Carolyn Archibald and the staff of the QEII for the loving care provided to Rachel. Arrangements are under the care of Lindsay Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King St.,, P.O. Box 2218, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0. graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 18th int Centre Falmouth Cemetery, Town Road, Falmouth. Rev. Gail Whalen-dunn officiating. Donations in memory may be made to Falmouth Baptist Church; Diabetes Canada or any charity. To have your donation listed, please phone Lindsay’s (902-798-2232). On-line condolences may be sent by clicking on “Guestbook” at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.ca