Rachel Trottier

Northfield, NH On January 22, 2015, Rachel Trottier said her final good-byes with all of her children by her side. Rachel was born August 2, 1929 to Frieda Morrison and John Morrison in Marshfield, Vermont. She was raised on a farm with her five siblings where she learned the value of hard work and persistence, characteristics that endured and served her well throughout her life. In her early twenties Rachel moved to New Hampshire where she married the love of her life, Leon Trottier Jr., on November 6, 1954. Together they raised six children, where her patience proved to be her strongest virtue. Throughout the years Rachel worked at the Tilton Dress Shop, Webster Valve, Wyman-Gordon and eventually retired from Freudenburg NOK. Famous for her egg rolls and chop suey, Rachel loved to cook for her family. She enjoyed spending time at the ocean and valued her time camping, but she was happiest when she was with family. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her greatest accomplishments and she never ceased to share that love. Her spirit is carried on by her six children and twenty-seven grandchildren and great-grandchildren whose photos and stories she gladly shared with anyone who'd listen: Clara Ross (son Jay); John Moore (wife Deborah); Debbie Sargent (husband Doug, son Doug Jr.); David Trottier (wife Betty, children Kendra Greene and David); Dennis Trottier (wife Betsy, children John Cotes and Ernie Cotes); Doug Trottier (wife Vanessa, children Eric Christie, Kaylee, Brian, Nicholas, and Christian); sisters Elsie McNally and Becky Bailey of Williamstown, Vermont; and other family and loved ones too numerous to list, but not forgotten. Rachel was reunited with her beloved predeceased grandson, Shawn Sargent, and her predeceased brothers Sonny Morrison and Evi Morrison, and a sister, Bea Irons. Rachel may have entered the Gates of Heaven, but her legacy lives on in the lessons we learned and the stories that we never tire of telling. Whether known as mum, grandma, auntie, sister, or Sapphire we will treasure our memories and sleep better knowing she's watching over us. Visiting hours will be held at Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. A Mass celebrating Rachel's life IS RESCHEDULED TO JAN. 28, 2015 at St. Paul Church in Franklin on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 at 1:00 am. Spring Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery. Donations can be made to Saint Gabriel parish PO Box 490 Franklin 03235. For directions and an online guestbook please visit www.neunfuneralhomes.com