Lucille Rachel Bishop (nee Hastings) passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on January 3, 2017. Rachel is survived by her husband, Gary, and her Uncle Ray, reuniting with her parents, Janet and Keith, for whom she unfailingly cared for.
Travel was Rachel’s most profound mentor. It provided the experiences which created a empathetic, generous, graceful and loving woman. Always a creative spirit, Rachel immensely enjoyed pursuing her many artistic interests.
A refuge of calm amidst a storm, she best exemplified this by her optimism, determination and courage until her last breath. I can’t believe we have lost you. I’ll love you forever, Sweetheart.
A very special thank you to Maureen, Jamie and those that cared for her with such kindness at Victoria Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Victoria Hospice or BC Cancer Foundation are appreciated.
Respectfully, Rachel has requested no service.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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katia stacchi cope three years later I have just heard about the passing of lucille my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family I grew up in james bay and went to school with Rachel we would catch the bus right across from don store every morning when we went to central and vic high school the grand stands lumber pile and the surf motel macdonalds park I will cherish those memories we had in james bay. Rachel had such a beautiful smile and was kind and thoughtful to everyone love katia stacchi cope
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Cole Sidhu I had the pleasure of working with Rachel, and am so saddened to hear of her passing. Gary and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences – her positivity and elegance will be sorely missed.
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Sybil Ahearne To Gary:
My thoughts are with you at this unbelievably sad time. I have not seen Rachel for many years, but during a telephone conversation in May (after her father Keith passed away), we talked of meeting again. As you know, Janet was my dearest friend. We met in the 1950’s and remained close – whether near or far apart. Rachel was born, in New Zealand, one week after my daughter, Kathleen.
I know Rachel was an amazing, beautiful and kind woman. Janet felt blessed to have such a daughter, and talked of her many accomplishments. Rachel’s love and care for both Janet and Keith was indicative of her loving heart.
With love,
Sybil
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Mike Chadwick I remember Rachel as a calm, always cheerful, helpful person. I particularly recall her sympathy and kindness to me personally when I asked her for advice. Though we had not met for many years, I am saddened to learn of her passing at such a young age. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her
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Steve Feldman Our work unit met Rachel many years back as she helped us with our move into 800 Johnson and she did it grace and kindness and friendliness as she did everything. It was shocking to hear of her passing and I would like to offer condolences to her family and friends. She will be missed for sure.
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Shauna Brouwer I worked with Rachel many years ago she was a delight to work with and I will always remember her very fondly. The world has lost a truly beautiful person. My thoughts are with you.
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Don Snyder Our heartfelt condolences to Gary and family. As you often mentioned Rachel was your sole mate. You now must go beyond this time with all the wonderful memories you enjoyed together. It is an enormous loss that you must endure. We all are thinking of you and the strength you must employ to go from here. Our collective hearts go out to you from the Snyder Family.
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Susanna Francis This loss has rocked so many of us who worked with Rachel, especially the team who worked together in the early 1990s. She was lovely inside and out, a great motivator, team member and leader.
Thoughts and Prayers for you, Gary, and for all whom she touched.
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Bruce Pfeifer Deepest condolences to Rachel’s family. I have worked with Rachel on a few projects over the past many years, for which she has left a lasting impression.
I thank Rachel’s kindness and appreciation for one of my best work days ever. Rachel sent me a meeting request, to attend at her office with a few other CAWS colleagues. I arrived to find a number of people, most of which I only knew via email, refreshments, cake, card and Rachel’s big smile. I was so overwhelmed with what Rachel had put together for me, I remained speechless the entire time. Although correspondence for that project has long been deleted, I still have follow-up emails from that event, often re-reading bringing back a wonderful memory and smile to my face, turning a bad day into good.
Thank you Rachel, you will be missed by all who have known you.
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Suzanne Montfort Hearing of Rachel’s passing brought forth so many wonderful memories of the days when we worked together. Rachel was our Audrey Hepburn – elegant, gentle, patient, loving, funny and so many other qualities that most of us only aspire to. It was an honour to know her. I offer my sincere and deep condolences.
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Janice Hansen Gary, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Janice
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Melanie LeBrun I am thinking of you Gary and am very sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed catching up with you both on the ferry to Salt Spring Island. Rachel was lovely and kind.
Melanie LeBrun
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Ray Kosan My condolences to Gary and Rachel’s many friends on the sudden loss of dear Rachel.
I’ll always remember my niece as a mischievous little girl who grew up to be a loving and devoted daughter and wife.
Rachel,I am proud and grateful for having been part of your life.
Rest in peace dear Rachel.Uncle Ray
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Jacquie I worked at 800 Johnson Street in the finance dept., for 8 years and enjoyed the many times Rachel and I would chat about dealing with our aging parents. I always found her to be such a calm and grounded person who always had a smile, nothing seemed to upset her which is hard to imagine with all that she did.
To say that this is a sad time is an understatement, my heart goes out to Gary and family as she was a beautiful soul.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.Jacquie Vanderwood
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Steve Bishop Gary, We are so very sorry for your lose.
Uncle Steve and family
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Jo-Anne Prentice Bilodeau I had the honour of working with Rachel in the early 1990’s at the Legislative Buildings. Rachel was a very special person and loved and respected by all who knew her. I am deeply saddened to hear of her recent passing. Gary, my sincere condolence to you, your family and friends. Rachel will be dearly missed.
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Marguerite Vickery and Dave Thompson We are so sorry for your loss. Rachel was a very special, kind, beautiful woman that we had the privilege of working with and become caring friends.
We send our love and prayers to help console you at this very difficult time.
We will remember the amazing Rachel in our minds and hearts forever!
Sincerely Dave and Marguerite
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Jenner Budakoglu I am deeply saddened to hear of Rachel’s unexpected departure from this world.
She was a very kind and thoughtful person.
My thoughts are with her family, friends, and colleagues during these difficult times.
Rest in Peace, Rachel.
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Val Watanabe Gary and family/friends: It is so hard to believe her beautiful life was cut short so suddenly. My heart goes out to you as you face such an enormous loss and grief.
Thinking of you,
Val Watanabe (Maureen Bird’s sister)
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John Phillips I met Rachel over 20 years ago and worked with her many times. She was an amazing person and true friend. She always looked out for others and was a great source of inspiration for those of us who were so lucky to have her as part of our life. Rachel touched the lives of so many people and will be missed greatly by all who knew her. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Gary and the family
Luv you Rachie.
Its been three years I just found out about Rachals passing I grew up in james bay and went to school with Rachal central and vic high my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family. I still remember we would catch the bus in front of don store to go to school every morning she had such a beautiful smile and was such a kind and thoughtful person. Macdonalds park and the grand stands surf motel in james bay I will cherish those memories katia stacchi cope childhood friend.