Passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Marne Street Hospital; aged 86 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Andrew, mother of Andrea and Dion Astwood, and Christina and Rob Lorimer, grandmother of Jessica, Bethany, and Josiah; Daniel, Heather, and Simon, and great-grandmother of Oscar, and Noah.
- At the family's request a private burial will take place. A celebration of Rachel's life will be held at a later date. Messages to Lorimer/Astwood families C/- Hope and Sons, PO Box 5013, Dunedin 9054.
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Condolences to your families xx I look after Rachael and Andrew as a support worker in there home. Heather xx
Dear Family, My thoughts and prayers go to you following the death of your mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. May you know the Lord's peace and presence with you as you remember this precious woman. With love, Jennifer.
Dear family Our thoughts and prayers- remember our friendship fondly from days at Sunshine Baptist and all the years since. Xx sending our love Peter, Joan Duncan Deirdre (Mark), Claire (Craig) Brent (Tina) and Stuart (Sancia) xx