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Book of Memories of

Rachael Rance

Whilst the passing of our colleague Rachael leaves a big hole in many of our lives, we believe Rachael would wish to be remembered with a smile rather than tears.  With this in mind, we would like to invite you to share your memories of Rachael and what being a colleague and friend to her meant to you personally.  Rachael’s personality and spirit will live on in all of our hearts forevermore, and we hope sharing our memories with her family will be a small token to demonstrate our appreciation of their treasured Rachael.  Please take the time to add your personal reflections of Rachael in this Book of Memories, which will be shared with her family after it closes on the 24th March, 2023.

 

Book Owner: Paul Martin

Book Size:  80 Messages

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Lisa Druce

Rach, I don’t really know where to start. I still can’t believe I’m not going to see you again; I’ve found it hard to put into words how I feel, I still don’t think I’m able to. You are a dear friend, you will always hold a special place in my heart. I will hold on tight to the memories, I wish there could have been more.  Life isn’t as bright without you in it.   I loved our walks around Horton Country Park our ‘Therapy Sessions’. I smile with happy tears thinking back to our coffee loyalty card from the coffee truck there.  You insisted on keeping hold of it, as I couldn’t be trusted (which was very true, I would have lost it within a second of receiving it). I don’t think we ever received more than two stamp on those things, we’d have to ask for a new one at each visit, it will remain one of life mysteries where they got to. The laughter we shared trying to think where they’d gone, it was so silly, but we’d be in utter hysterics over it. I promise to keep up the tradition and never receive more than…

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Pat Chowler

Amongst other memories I recently recalled the day that you were sent your parking pass for the WTW Reigate car park.   You were so elated and said that you now felt that you really belonged.   You have always belonged and we now all miss you so very much.   With love and happy memories.   …

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Honor Secker

I had the pleasure of recruiting Rach twice, once for a short-term contract (she came and tried us on for size!) and was absolutely thrilled when Rach agreed to join our team permanently all those years ago, we didn’t look back from that day on!  Rach was such a super friend and colleague, unflappable, well respected and fun, we often put our heads together to solve a problem, working some magic and getting things done.  I cherish the time we spent together in Cascais, sauntering along the seafront after a long day, running around Cascais trying to figure out how we could make a treasure hunt work for 100 people, dashing about in a taxi visiting every clothes shop and boutique to find a swimsuit for one of our group (the driver definitely thought we were bonkers!) and lounging by the pool sipping cocktails watching the sun go down.  Great times.  My heart breaks for your nearest and dearest, you leave such a wonderful legacy and will never be forgotten.  I will miss you so much Rach.  Honor xxx  …

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Colin R

Dear Rach, gone too soon, may you rest in peace – you will be missed by everyone.   My thoughts are with your family.  Colin x…

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Pat Webb

Dear RachaelI have so many happy memories of you both socially as a friend and as a work colleague – always thoughtful, considerate and kind. When things became challenging at work we always managed to make light of any situation and come out smiling.You can rest in peace knowing that Izzy will benefit from all the love and care you have shown her. Much love Pat Webb…

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Ciara

Our little corner will never be the same…  I’ll miss your laugh (it never failed to make me smile), our chats about books, your kindness, thoughtfulness and wicked sense of humour!  You were one in a million Rach xxx…

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Sue Staveley

Rach, I really don’t know where to start.  I’m heartbroken that I won’t see you again.  I loved working with you and considered you a dear friend outside of the office.  I especially remember a weekend away with Cecile to Winchester to visit the Christmas market – we did a lot of eating, drinking and talking!  Also a girlie afternoon tea in London and dancing the night away at a Christmas party night on Epsom Downs.  Such a lot of laughs and wonderful, happy memories.  I miss looking over my computer screen and seeing your smiling face looking back at me – it’s very quiet without you.  You will be missed so much.  Rest in peace my darling friend xxx…

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Rosemary Arnold

Dearest Rach – the best friend and work colleague anyone could ever wish for.  I’m finding it difficult to put into words how much I’ll miss you.  I will forever remember your kindness, advice and words of encouragement whether it be work-related or personal, you always had the time and always willing to help in any way possible.  I will never forget our regular lunchtime walks into Reigate (pre-lockdown) – we would drag each other out just to get some fresh air and always felt better for it.  Then in lockdown our regular Teams calls – always with lots of laughs and the odd moan or two!!  I can’t believe I’m not going to see your beautiful beaming smile or hear your laugh again but I have the fondest memories that I will treasure forever.  Life won’t be the same and I’m really going to miss you, rest in peace and lots of love always xxxxxx    …

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Jacquie Long

Dearest Rachael, there are no words to express all of our sadness at losing such a shinning light from our office.  You were such a dear friend and colleague, we laughed, we tittered, we supported each other, we even moaned together as we tried to put the world to rights! You were always on had to sort out flipping expenses with me, although I have have to say you were always so much better at these me! When I think of you I smile, life is so cruel sometimes, but or thoughts and memories of you will live on for ever beautiful lady. RIP Rachael, our prayers and thoughts will always be with you and your family, love  xxx …

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Lizzy Harris

Dearest Rach, I have such fond memories of you and our time working together. From my very first day you were always there to offer advice and support to me personally and professionally. Your presence is greatly missed in the Reigate office and our area is just not the same without you.  I miss going up to your desk and chatting with you. You were most generous in your sponsorship to my Race for Life 10k run and in your honour I will be running a 10k in July for Cancer Research. We miss you dearly Rach x…

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Frances West

Dearest Rach Words cannot express how saddened I am to learn that you are no longer with us.  You were such a warm, kind-hearted, friendly, wonderful lady, who made everyone feel welcome and at ease and so to say you will be missed is such an understatement.  I would like to thank you for all your support during the time I was looking after my parents and during their passing.  We both had parents with Parkinsons and also had lost them within months of each other and so we understood what each other were going through.  You were always there with a sympathic ear and words of encouragement.  I will never forget this and feel honoured to have known you.  Rest in Peace Rach xxxxx…

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Sanjoy Ghosh

So sorry for the loss of Rachael, she will always be remembered as a wonderful colleague and person. Sanjoy Ghosh. …

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Elaine

Rachael would help me arrange impossible meetings with impossible calendars, she always made the impossible happen, she was such a star, shine bright always Rachael, you will be missed, Love Elaine xx …

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Jayne Bok

I had the pleasure of working with Rach in preparation for Lisbon 2018. Given we weren’t even in the same office or time zone and I had never helped to organize such a big event before, I was feeling a bit daunted. But Rach immediately put me at ease and gave me a profound sense of confidence that everything was going to work out. And of course it did, but not without Rach’s amazing capacity to get things done and keep all the plates spinning. I’m grateful I had that opportunity to work with her, and I can only imagine how much joy and energy she brought to the colleagues who worked with her each day. My thoughts and prayers are with Rachel and her family. I hope you cherish all of the memories of a life lived abundantly and remembered by the many souls she touched. …

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Georgina

Rach, There are no words that can describe how you’ll be missed but you’ll always remain in our hearts as a much loved member of the team.  Our corner in Reigate isn’t the same without your huge smile and loudest laugh!  Your Izzy and my Bradley are about the same age, and we’ve spent many years swapping notes and stories!  You really are the most loving mother and you would beam with pride for Izzy.  We will be sure to remember you often Rach, share stories to keep your memory alive and raise a glass to our wonderful friend. …