Peacefully, at home, after a courageous, year-long battle with a brain tumor on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 of RR 2 Lucan in her 19th year. Beloved daughter of Lois Noland and Allan Cunningham of RR 2 Lucan. Cherished sister of Jesse, Drew and Sarah. Dear granddaughter of Gladys Cunningham of RR 2 Lucan. Dear niece of Glenn Cunningham, Marie and Ken Holland, Elaine O’Neil, Dr. Iris Noland and Dave Russell and Wilda Thomas. Rachel will be missed by Carver and Yvonne, Emily, Jenny, Yvonne, Michelle, Danni, Zena and all her wonderful friends. Predeceased by her grandfather Roy Cunningham and her grandparents Margaret and Earl Noland.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Friends may gather at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre, 263 Main Street, Lucan on Sunday, December 18th at 3 PM for a memorial service, which will be held at 3:30 PM with The Rev’d Andreas Thiel officiating. Cremation with interment Burpee Ann Mills Cemetery, Manitoulin Island.
Donations to the Children’s Health Foundation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, CaringBridge or the VON-Palliative Care Volunteer Program would be appreciated by the family.
Rachel Cunningham
K.McHugh
My condolences to Rachel and her family . Although we met only a few times , I will always remember her shining light .
Respectfully
K. McHugh
Paul and Nancy (McKichan) Jefferson
Al, Lois and famiily
I am so sorry to hear of Rachel’s passing. There are no words adequate to express my sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers as well as those of many here in Saskatchewan are with you. May God bless you and give you peace.
Nancy Chevalier
My deepest sympathies for your families loss. Remember all of the happiness you shared and celebrate Rachels life.
John and Delena Deeg
Our thoughts are with you at this time. So sorry for your loss.
John and Delena
Bill & Joyce Garrett
Since words cannot express the sorrow we feel, we are sending you BIG hugs! So sorry for your loss. The entire Cunningham family is in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories
Bill & Joyce, Erica,Ethan
Linda and Charlie Noble
My thoughts and prayers have been with over the last couple of
weeks. The pictures of Rachel are beautiful. My heart aches for
all of you for no words can help at this time. Her spirit will live on
through all of you.
God bless, Linda and family
Chris Hogan
Alan, Lois and Family – I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved daughter . You have my heartfelt condolences. The precious memories of her will be in your thoughts forever.
Chris Hogan
Pinto Family
Allan, Sarah, Lois and family:
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you all.
Our memory of Rachel is always smiling at TKD tournaments.
Luis, Fernanda, Maikol and Kael Pinto
Nigel Blow
I was saddened to hear of your great loss.
I will always remember Rachels cheery “Good Mornings” as she
hopped on my School Bus for the early morning ride to McGillivray PS, where I know she was a very popular ,well liked young lady.
Nigel
Kim Wilkie
I was very sorry to find out about Rachels passing. I know she filled a special spot in many hearts. My thoughts a prayers are sent to all family members today and all the tomorrows.
Love Kim
Don Cunningham
Lynn and I were so sorry to hear of Rachel’s passing. Our loved ones leave the world but never our hearts.Our prayers go out to the entire Cunningham family.
Lynn and Don Cunningham
(Phoenix, Arizona)
Don & Wendy Hiscox
We are very sorry to hear of Rachel’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of mourning. Treasure your memories.
Don & Wendy Hiscox
Dave & Chris Cunningham
May God pick you up & help carry you through this…you’re all in our thoughts & prayers.
Sharon Morris
It is with great sadness that I read of Rachel’s passing today.
She touched my life while taking an online math course with me.
Thinking of you, family and friends at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Sharon Morris
Saunders. S.S.
Lori L. Mitchell
Allan,Lois and family..Our deepest condolence to your family for the passing of Rachel. She touched so many lives and probably didn’t even realize she was doing it.She will be missed by so many and she left us with so many memories. Angela and I only knew her through TiaKwonDo but she has left Angela with great memories.Tyler had more of an opportunity to know her through school and he will hold his own memories of her dear to his heart.Thinking of you today and know our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
BKJN Dave Giannamore
My condolences to Alan and family. I pray you all will fair well through this obviously difficult time.
Diane Henry-Baratta
Jesse,
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family in the passing of Rachel. I remember her best when you were at NMDHS , and Patti and Mark would come to visit. Rachel loved to be part of those get togethers, much to your chagrin.
I know that she will be missed by all who knew her.
My prayers are with you, your Mom and Dad, Sarah and Drew.
Gerald & Bonnie Wright
Allan, Lois, Jesse, Drew, and Sarah,
We remember Rachel as a fighter on the basketball court when she would get the ball. No one took it from her!! This past year, she had her own personal battle and once again she fought till the end. You now have memories of her and her time with you that no one can take away from you. We send your family our sincerest condolences and hope you find strength in the days ahead knowing that Rachael touched the lives of many people.
Margaret Prout
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Cling to the memories and let them find a way to help heal. My thoughts and prayers go out to
you.
Donna and Scott Houghton and Family
We were deeply saddened to hear of Rachel’s passing. In time, we hope fond memories will help to ease your grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Gerald & Irene Lynn
So sorry to hear of Rachael’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Cherish the memories.
Gerald & Irene Lynn
(Florida)
Ron & Esther Mawson
The Cunningham family…….Although we didn’t know Rachel personally, our granddaughter Yvonne did. They started school together & quickly became good friends. We have heard Rachel’s name spoke often, during that time & it was always with great respect & admiration. A lot of hearts are aching right now. To lose a child is a terrible thing, but to lose one, so young, is the worse. I understand she was a very strong, brave young girl. Our prayers & thoughts are with your family at this most difficult time. May your faith give you strength & comfort. Rest in peace, Rachel.
Carmen and Mark Skinner
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your daughter Rachel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sandy, Dave, Jennifer and Michael Winship
We did not know Rachel. My son has changed schools and now attends Parkhill Highschool and has been keeping us updated. We are all so sorry and even though we didn’t know Rachel we feel like we did.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
The Winship Family
Philip and Luanne Lynn
Rachel’s bubbly personality will certainly be missed on Neil Road. We remember her last halloween visit to our place and don’t know who was going to miss halloween more Rachel, ( because she was in grade 8 then and no longer going to trick or treat) or Allan because he would miss his annual community halloween visits and “treats”. Cherish those moments and we will be looking for that bright star in the sky tonight that looks a little newer than the rest. Rachel will continue to be an inspiration to us all. Philip, Luanne, Jordan, and Graeme Lynn
bev and jason penny
We didnt know Rachel for a very long time but when we met her it was like she was a part of my family instantly. Her smile was amazing all i felt was pure warmth and knowing she was genuine we will all miss her so much rest well Rachel our thoughts and love are with the family love Bev and Jason Penny
Gord & Wendy Moir
Sorry to hear of Rachels passing. Heaven has another angel now. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lawrence and Sharon Craven
Alan, Lois and family,
We were so saddened when we heard of Rachel’ s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. Keep the memories alive of all the good times the family had together, Rachel touched the lives of us all, as a brave, beautiful girl.
Brian and Angela Woodburn
Allan and Lois: we remember having such fun times with Rachel and your family at Tae Kwon Do when it was still held at the school. We were saddened to hear of her passing and you are all in our prayers.
Brian, Angela, Jordan,Brett and Paige Woodburn
Paul and Carolynn Hodgins
Alan, Lois and family
Our deepest sympathy to all of your family with the passing of Rachel. She will forever live on in your hearts. You are all being remebered in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Katelyn Holloway
It has been years since I have seen Rachel, and knew her as the baby sister to Drew and Sarah, who I have known since elementary school.
An entire community, from far and wide, is heart broken over this news.
I would like to express my deepest condolences to your family from mine. May her strength, love and laughter be forever in your hearts and help you through this very difficult time.
Connie McCallum and Blair Stewart
There is so much that should be said but no words seem adequate. This world will never be the same because of the beautiful difference her life has made. She will be with you in spirit and in your hearts forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Trixie & Mel Usselman
Lois, Alan, Jesse, Drew and Sarah – Our family’s collective hearts go out to you all at the loss of your beloved Rachel. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, now and in the months, years to come. May God grant you all strength and peace.
Jason and Imrana Mouna
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Rachel’s demise and our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family during this most difficult time. Stay strong. Rachel will be missed by everyone she knew and touched.
Jason Cunningham & Family
Dear Allan, Lois, Jesse, Drew and Sarah….
I am terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your Beloved Rachel!
So Many loved ones now a-days are taken from us due to tumors and cancers, my family sends our deepest sympathies to you all.
Love Jason & Family
Thunder Bay, ON.
Nicholas Docktare, the Docktare family and the Bluewater Taekwondo family
It is with deepest sorrow we send our love to you on this occasion. I will never forget the incredible positivity and energy Rachel always had when we would see her at tournaments whether she was fighting, volunteering or refereeing.The Cunningham family has always been such an incredible force of friendship and joy to all they came into contact with and at this time more than ever you will be in our thoughts, in our prayers and forever in our hearts
Lorette,Bob,Yvonne and Whitney Mawson
To the Cunningham ‘s
Life does not make sense sometimes, Rachel was a beautiful, confident, intellegent girl who will always be in out hearts, you are a wonderful family ,take care of each other , you are in our thoughts . Lorette, Bob, Yvonne and Whitney
Jim & Donna Hazlewood
Allan, Lois and family
Sometimes life does horrible things to good people and you and your family are among the best. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you pass through these dark days, perhaps made lighter by memories of a wonderful daughter.
Jim & Donna
Dorothy and Don Lankin
We are so very sorry for such a great loss in your family.
Rachel will remain in your hearts and the hearts of so many forever.
Barbara Doney
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember the first time I met Rachel when she was just a young child. She was so happy to dress up in her own special style. It was a privilege to watch her grow into such a lovely young lady.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Erin Murphy
I had the pleasure of teaching and coaching Rachel for a year at NMDHS. She was an exceptional young woman in so many ways. My heart goes out to the Cunningham family, her wonderful friends and the NMDHS community. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Marion Hodgins
Dear Alan, Lois and family
I am so sorry to hear of Rachel’s passing. She was a brave young girl but her spirit will live on in her caring family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God be ever close to each of you as you deal with your loss.
Jeff & Teresa Young
Allan, Lois and family Words cannot express the sadness that we felt when we heard of Rachels passing. Please accept our condolences our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time
Chuck Daigle and Barb Rosser
Our condolences to you all. There are times when life does not make sense and her loss leaves such a void in your lives. In the midst of your sorrow, hopefully you will find the strength to celebrate the brave, remarkable young woman that she was and who will forever be a part of your family.
Paula Smyth & family
Our deepest sympathy at this time of loss and sorrow. Rachel’s bright spark will remain forever in memory.
Phyllis and Clyde Spencer
Dear Alan and Lois:
We were so very saddened to read about Rachel’s death this morning. Our prayers for your family are that your grief is somehow bearable because of the precious time you’ve had with your child.
Sincere condolences,
Phyllis & Clyde Spencer
Shirley Scott
Lois and Allen and family: My thoughts are with you. No words can express what you are feeling. May your love and the strength of Jesse, Drew and Sarah console you through this very unfair card that life has dealt you.
Karen, Jim & Robb Armour
Allan, Lois and family,
Our hearts bleed for you. A star may have gone out in our universe, but it shines brightly in our hearts. Robb and I are so privileged to have known Rachel.
We are so sorry for all your trouble,
Karen, Jim and Robb
Rod Lewis/Alison Murray
The world is forever brighter and richer having known the star of Rachel and a sadder place watching her leave. Our thoughts are with you all ..feel the Love coming your way…
Sue McCullough
Allan, Lois, Drew, Jesse, and Sarah,
My sincere sympathies are with you and all of your family. I remember Rachel as a lovely young girl with a shy but bright smile and a twinkle in her eye. You are in my prayers and may God give you strength in the days and years ahead.
Blessings,
Sue McCullough+
Deb, Larry and Bri Confer
We are deeply sadden by this loss of such a wonderful girl. Bri and Rachel grew up together at the tournaments. I loved seeing Allan and the girls together, competing, coaching and officiating. A great family, and a great girl. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Wayne & Bonnie Paterson
Al, Lois and family,
We send you our sympathy. Our minds cannot imagine the loss you must feel. We pray that God will comfort you at this time.
Hugs,
Wayne & Bonnie
Mikaela Bodkin and family
My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends of Rachel’s. She was an amazing person and I enjoyed being in student council with her. Will always remember her beautiful smile that she had everyday! She was such an inspirational person and will continue to inspire me.
God Bless & Take Care
Mikaela Bodkin & Family
Mike and Mary Ondrejicka
Allan, Lois and family
Our deepest condolences. We are so sorry to hear of Rachel’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you endure this difficult time.
June, Alan, Carolyn and Hilary Sadowsky
We were so very sorry to read about Rachel. She fought bravely and long, and will always be with you in spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Chris, Jennifer, Avery & Emma Mayhew
Allan, Lois and family,
Thinking of you all at this time. Hoping that you remember are the wonderful times you had with Rachel and how much joy she brought to everyone’s life. She will be your shining star always.
We will hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris, Jennifer, Avery & Emma Mayhew
Dave, Cole, Owen and Evan Willemse
We are so sorry for your loss. We will pray for the Cunningham family to keep up their strength during this tragic time. Please be strong like you always are.
Lois, Alan & Family
We are deaply sorry to hear the sad news of Rachael’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Gerald & Irene Lynn (Florida)
Derek and Lynda Ropchan
Lois Alan Jesse Drew and Sarah: Words at a time like this are never enough, we are truly saddend for your loss of Rachel, we
will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, Lynda and Derek
Ron & Merna Scott & Family
Allan, Lois & Family
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Rachel,she was a beautiful young lady. May all your cherished memories bring comfort to you’s at this difficullt time.
Chris, Steph, Bella and Quinn Goddard
Alan, Lois, Jesse, Drew and Sarah,
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. I have fond memories of working on the farm and though Rachel was only a baby back then you could tell that she was going to fit right in with the rest of the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Chris, Steph, Bella and Quinn Goddard
Joan and Dave Goddard & Family
We are so sorry and sad to hear about Rachel. No words can ease your pain at a time like this, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom Hartai
Alan, Lois and family
Regrettably, I am unfamiliar with you or beautiful Rachel.
I am a brain tumour survivor in Exeter and I wish to express my deepest condolences at this extremely difficult time.
God’s Blessing to you and your family.
You will be in my prayers.
Tom Hartai
Exeter
BOB AND HELEN PATTERSON
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF DEAR DAUGHTER AND SISTER, RACHEL. SO SAD TO LOSE A YOUNG GIRL WITH A WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF HER. MEMORIES WILL HELP.
Gord and Joanne Hardy
So sorry for your loss. Rachel was such a lovely brave young lady and so fortunate to have such a caring family.
Rob, Ian, Paige, Ron, and Cathy Taylor
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. We knew Rachel as a mentor and a friend, she will be missed. Our condolences to your family, god rest her soul.
Hans & Nancy brand
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear daughter. our thoughts and prayers go with you all
Cathy Mussio and Family
My condolences to the wonderful Cunningham family. Just last weekend, as I took out our Christmas decorations, I pulled out a Christmas stocking that was once filled with home-made goodies and given to me by Rachel. She will forever be in my memory. I am blessed to have known such a lovely young lady! My thoughts and prayers to all of you through this difficult time.
Carole Nunns
Although I do not know you foks my heart goes out to each and every one of you. God bless. Carole Nunns
Linda Webber
Alan and Lois and family:
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Rachel……….l never knew her, but Shelley talked of her often………”One Day At A Time”
Eugene and Linda Webber
Evelyn Steckle Vincent
I am so sorry to ready of your loss. Praying that you will experience peace and comfort in the midst of this difficult time. Rachel was a beautiful young lady.
Christie and Dale Allen
Allan, Lois and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Our family feels blessed to have had the chance to get to know Rachel and your family. We will continue to be here for you all.
God Bless,
Christie and Dale, Dylan and Dominick
Joanne Walzack
I am so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elaine Flook
Lois, Alan, Jesse, Drew and Sarah:Words cannot even begin to tell you how sad I am to hear about your beloved Rachel. She is a beauty..as I knew she would be. Life is not fair. I remember her as a very small child…adorable even then. You are a strong family. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless. Sincerely and with a heavy heart, Elaine, Eric(and Meghan), Andrea(Craig)
Bruce & Jenny Lamb
We are very sorry to hear this news. Our condolences to your family, and to the many friends who will miss Rachel dearly.
Shelley, Chris, Kaity and Zach
We are so sorry to hear of Rachels passing. She was a bright star, and very inspirational. She will remain always in our thoughts and memories.
We will hold you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Shelley, Chris, Kaity adn Zach