Rachel Horsewood (13 Apr 1969 - 5 Jul 2017)

In Memory of dear Rachel, a very talented lady and friend. She and her lovely smile, will be very much missed by us and all her friends at Celebrations

Julian Mary and Blanche

In memory of one of our very first members, Rachel joined in 2000, the Celebrations Theatrical Group members are making a donation of one week's subscriptions. Rachel was an extremely talented and much loved member and Celebrations shows will not be the same without her.

We at Bird College were so sad to hear about Rachel.

She was such a valued member of the Music Service Bexley Band for many years, and will be missed by so many people.

Our thoughts are with her family and friends.

I will miss Rachel and her wonderful Saturday morning cuddle

I will really miss my Saturday morning cuddle

It was a pleasure to have spent time with Rachel. I will miss my Saturday morning cuddle.
Love Catherine xxxx

With enormous gratitude to the congregation who gave so generously in her name to Rachel's favourite charity MacMillan Cancer Support

In loving memory of dear Rachel and with grateful thanks to God for all the years He gave you despite serious physical challenges. The world was a much brighter place because you were in it. Until we meet again. Sleep in peace.

With sincere love from all at Wellspring

I was so sad to hear of Rachel's passing and what a beautiful service to celebrate her life. She was a ray of sunshine at Bexley Band every Tuesday evening and played with such enthusiasm. My fondest memory of Rachel was in the summer of 2009 when I was on holiday in North Yorkshire, visiting the Eden Camp Museum. I was queuing to buy lunch when I heard 'Hello Sarah' .... and there was Rachel stood next to me, over 200 miles away from home! I reminded her of this chance meeting last time we were at band and she remembered it well. Rachel was positive, kind and saw the good in everyone. She will be sorely missed at band. RIP Rachel xxx

Rest in peace Rachel x

Dear Barbara, Arnold, Virginia, Chris, Jeremy, and Matthew,
Am so sorry and sending you lots of love.

Rachel Serena- My memories.
Fiercely loyal to her family and friends*Musically talented- fantastic clarinet player* A dancing queen*Enjoyed swimming and meeting friends for meals*Volunteer at QM hospital*Saying 'Charming' to some of my comments*Singing 'The Sun Has Got Its Hat On ' in the car after getting a takeaway*Letter writer*Soap watcher*Enjoyed colouring in* Wore beautiful clothes and jewellery* Always asked after Catherine and Ian* Following the cows home when we all had that wonderful Yorkshire holiday* Joie de vivre and a vivacious character.

She touched such a wide spectrum of society and brightened their lives, Rachel will definitely be missed.God bless you Rachel and RIP. Karen.xx

In memory of Rachel, with love.

In Rachel's memory, with our love

Dear Barbara and Arnold, Virginia, Chris, Jeremy and Matthew,

We wanted to say how sorry we were to hear that Rachel had passed away. We only met her briefly through our Rachel and Jeremy's wedding but were touched by her joy and enthusiasm. Also we are aware that Rachel and Jeremy spent some close times with Rachel when they visited her at her accommodation and when they went away to Yorkshire together.

Our thoughts are with you all.
Best wishes
Trisha and Mark, Claire and Saju.

Dearest Rachel, you may be gone but will never be forgotten. The times you stayed with us at Brook Street which you referred to as "Your five star hotel". What fun we had visiting the Noodle bar, the local pub and dancing the night away. Listening to you playing your clarinet was a joy, your talent amazing. Lots of love to you. Nina, Diane, Anita, Lorraine and all the staff who spent time with you during your stays. xxx

I was sorry to hear of Rachel's passing. She has been an inspiration to all who knew her, particularly musicians at Bexley Academy for Music and Dance, later Bird College. I remember her playing the clarinet when I was privileged to be the conductor of the Haydn Orchestra, and I watched her progress into the older groups. I'm sorry that I shall be unable to attend her funeral due to a previous commitment, but I shall hold her and her family in my prayers.

Rachel.. where do i begin.. my most treasured memories are of wonderful times spent with you dating back as far as 2005.
I will never forget the crossroads era, those were the best times.. trips out every monday night, singing along to heart radio in the car, with your feet on the
dashboard and always combing your hair..

Evenings with you at pottery were such fun, the lopsided coil pots we made were a joint effort.. trips to Bluewater , with you on the mobility scooter reversing into shop displays, our meals out to Brewers Fayre, we always shared a dessert.
Volunteering at Q marys hospital huddled together reading magazines.
You lived your life to the full, how lucky i was to have shared some of it with you.
This wasn't just a job to me..
Rest in peace sweet Rachel..
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Rachel was a delight to be with. Her smile and her happy personality brightened up everywhere she went. She loved her clarinet lessons and really enjoyed playing in the Bexley Band. She is a person we will never forget and will be sadly missed.

In loving memory of a beautiful and happy woman, lovely inside and out.