Rachel A. Fletcher

HARDWICK: It is with heartfelt sadness that we share the news that Rachel Ann (Lapierre) Fletcher, 72, of Hardwick, VT., passed away on November 24, 2024.  She was born on December 16, 1951.

Rachel graduated from Hardwick Academy in 1969 and married her love, Clifford Fletcher, in 1970. They welcomed two children, Tracy and Todd, in 1971 and 1974 respectfully, before parting ways after many happy years together.

Rachel was a talented florist at the Flower Basket in Hardwick and worked at Kirmse's Jewelry Store in Skagway, Alaska. Additionally, she was the coordinator for the Hardwick Area Chamber of Commerce and a proud member of the American Legion Post # 7 Auxiliary.

A gifted artist, Rachel, expressed her creativity through painting, quilting, knitting and crocheting, leaving a legacy of beautiful handmade items. All who knew her will deeply miss Rachel's warmth, creativity and loving spirit.

She is survived by her daughter, Tracy and her husband, Thomas M. Collier of Greensboro, Vt; her son, Todd and his wife Lisa Fletcher, of Greensboro, Vt; her brother Ernest Dale Lapierre of Craftsbury, Vt; her recently united sister, Peggy Robinson of Dover, NH; and her cherished grandchildren, including grand-daughters, Bethany and her husband Jared Thompson, of Virginia, Crystal and her husband Chad Badger, of  Wolcott, Vt, Chelsea and her husband Alexander Vilord of, Waterville, VT; grandsons Wilford McAllister and family, of Hardwick, VT, Adam Grenier and his fiancé Sarah Christopherson, of Pullup, WA, Blake and his wife Caitlyn Fletcher, of Newport, VT, Thomas and his wife Nicole Collier, of Brownington, VT, Zachary Collier, of Greensboro, Vt; and many adored nieces and nephews. Rachel was also a proud great-grandmother to Tyler, Caleb, Emily, Aspen, Fletcher and Michael.

Rachel was predeceased by her parents, Arlton and Marjorie, and her brother Lawrence Allen Lapierre. She is surely delighted to be reunited with her dog Tessa May, who passed earlier this summer

A Celebration of her life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick, VT. Please feel free to express your condolences to her family during visiting hours from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.  with a memorial service immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Rachel's memory be made to Friends for Life Dog Rescue, "FFLDR", 112 Pray Lane, Brownington, Vermont 05850.

Online condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com