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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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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.