The end came pretty quickly -- her heart fluttered a couple of times, and then stopped at 12:40 this morning. She was unconscious and in no pain, and I was holding her hand. Arrangements TBD, but I'll post them here.
God rest her soul.
Pat
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Peej,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids.
Love,
Rob, Elaine, Jack and Rory
Pat, Fiona, Conor & Emmet - You have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers every day! You have been strong and hopeful which Rachel would have wanted. How proud you always made her. We will all miss her terribly - you four most of all - but together we will help you remember what a treasure she was to have among us all these years.
Love and prayers,
The Regniers
I will continue to pray for Rachel, for the repose of her soul, and for you and the children, that you may receive strength and comfort.
Angelika Hunt
Blessings of peace and hope for the future for you and your family.
Sending love through Rob Harrigan.
Carrie Schwartz
Maplewood
All our love and support go out to you ~
The Knepper Family
hey, i know it is hard and i want you to know i am giving every single prayer to you. fiona I know you have the heart and streaghth to make it though this tough time and i know your brothers are looking up to you more than ever and you are a great example. My family and I wish you the best.
your friend,
Ryan Kendall Berkley
Pat, Ouch. It is so hard to think clearly enough to say something of comfort..but I can think clearly enough to know that there is not much that could be said. The whole McMahon family is here for your family, in the short and long term. Please call on us to help..I know that will provide us some comfort. God took Rachel home, far too soon and with pretty bad timing on our human terms, but he did not leave you and your family alone. From the seeds of love that you and Rachel have planted for many years, you will have a community of mothers and friends to help you through this time, and this life. God bless the wonderful soul that IS Rachel..she will mother your family in a different way, but be comforted in some way knowing she is still with you, watching over all of you. Love, Paul McMahon
You all are in our thoughts and prayers,
The Richard Family
Pat and Kids,
We will miss Rachel and we are so sorry for your loss. With love,
The Flood family
Pat and Family,
While we are saddened by Rachel's passing, we must continually remind ourselves that she has found Peace and will live thru you, the kids, and us for all of our days.
Your voice during this time has been one of immeasurable love, strength and faith: a lasting tribute to Rachel.
You're in our thoughts and prayers,
The Kreids
Pat, we're very sorry to hear the news. Rachel is in God's hands now, her pain is over. Rejoice in the time that you had together with her.
The Holyszko's
No simple comment, left here on your blog, can begin to express the grief I felt when viewing this morning's entry.
Rachel will be sorely missed by the North Shore Real Estate community. She was respected, and well-liked in our industry.
Heartfelt condolences, and prayers for your and your family. Surround yourself with family, they are the best consolation.
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain.
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am the morning hush.
I am the graceful rush of beautiful birds in circling flight.
I am the star shine of the night.
I am the flowers that bloom.
I am in a quiet room.
I am the birds that sing.
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
by Mary Frye
Thank you for letting us know what you and your family were going through. So sorry for your loss; I wish you the best for the future.
Her unspeakable pain is over and she is shining in God's glory and hangin' out with her dad in heaven.
We'll keep praying that God gives your family the comfort and strength you need in the days and weeks ahead.
Love and prayers,
Tim, Stacie, Ben and Katie
You both fought so hard, and with such intelligence and grace. May that same source of strength guide and comfort you in the days ahead.
Tony and Meg (in Maplewood)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Pat. I hope that you find strength from your memories and the love that you and Rachel shared.
A friend from TAP
Thank you for sharing your daily thoughts, concerns, stories and hope with all of us each day.
We have not only come to know and love your family, but also realize that we all must embrace each day that God has given us and live it to the fullest.
May memories of Rachel bring you peace and may you be comforted by the love of family and friends.
My prayers are with you and your children.
- Pam Kendall
Of course, Pat, we are with you, Rachel, and the children, in prayer and in person. Ed, Sharon, Grace, TJ, Peter, and Joseph
Pat,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Kukulkas
Dear Pat, Fiona, Conor and Emmet,
I am so sorry for your loss. Rachel was such a warm, funny, caring, and lovely person. She was an inspiration to me as a mother, and Pat, you have been an inspirational husband and father during this most difficult time. Please let us know if we can help in any way. All our love,
Tory, Joe, Emry, and Nora Day
Pat,
I've read the comments here and know that all has been said that can be. We are so sorry for your loss.
Ron and Vicki Roberson
Pat,
As time helps you all heal, may you, your children, and all of your loved ones find comfort in your happy memories of Rachel.
Thinking of you and your family,
Kimberly Kotlar
Pat,
My sincere sympathy to you, your children, and family. May your memories of Rachel bring you peace.
Amy Wojtak
Dear Harrigan Family,
Our deepest condolences for your sad loss. We will keep you all and Rachel in our prayers.
The Brand Family
Pat, Fiona, Conor and Emmet~we are holding you and Rachel in our hearts at this time.
Love, Jim, Lisa, Henry, and Helen Hebson
Pat
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids at this time. You have all been so brave. Please know there have been many people praying for you.
Aileen
California
Pat,
Though Rachel has left this earth, her spirit will live in our hearts always. Please know that the community that is "Team Rachel" is really "Team Harrigan." We will love and support you as Rachel would have wanted, expected and done for us.
May God bless you and your loved ones and open His arms to our friend, now an angel, Rachel.
Laura and Jim Maloney and family.
Pat, Fiona, Conor and Emmet --
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will very much miss Rachel's smile and laugh, and her just being such a wonderful presence. She lived a good life and left behind a wonderful family to carry on her legacy.
Warm regards, and God's comfort,
The Donati family
May the love of your friends and families give you strength.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your kids Pat... I will continue praying for Rachel. Take care and God Bless.
Jo Leyba
Pat:
Tom Mulroy just phoned with the bad news. We are so sorry for your loss and will remeber you and your family in our prayers.
Tom and Carolyn Szczepanski
Pat, Fiona, Conor and Emmet -
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- "Team Harrigan" members, The Quackenbush Family
Pat,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved Rachel. If there is anything I can do to ease your distress, please tell me.
Your friend and colleague,
Stu Levin
He is the source of every mercy and the God who comforts us.
2 Corinthians 1:3
We are overwealmed by your loss but inspired by your strength.
The Natkes
Pat,
So sorry to hear of your enormous loss, our hearts and prayers are with you and the kids!
Love,
The Verdino Family
Sue, Gary, Vanni, & Syd
Villa Park, IL
Pat,
You and your family continue to be in my daily thoughts and prayers. Your strength, faith, and sharing continue to touch us. Pat L
Pat,
We knew Rachel for one small, small moment, but we count ourselves fortunate for even that. Last spring as we were visiting my brother in Evanston, the door bell rang and Rachel burst in the door, a swirl of kids and happy noise trailing. We spoke for only minutes, but we were treated to her laughter, warmth, intelligence and love of family. It's a nice memory for us and I'm sure you have thousands of even nicer ones. We're so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Ed Cousineau
Deb Yohannan
South Orange, NJ
Pat: Your unfailing ability to be clear-headed in your blog posts over the past month was an inspiring act of love, goodness and light. Although Rachel had to leave this world far too early, she made an incredibly wise choice when she married you. The children she loved with all of her heart are now in the hands of a most remarkable man.
Pat,
Rachel has touched many people over the years with her love and friendship. She will be missed by everyone that knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Jeff and Lynne Furlin
cbowyYour family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Miller Family
Dear Pat, Fiona, Conor and Emmet,
How blessed you were to have such a wonderful wife, mother and friend. Her time on this earth was not long enough for you or any of us. We will miss her every day. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Because she touched so many people's lives in so many ways you will be surrounded by those who loved her and so love you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love and heartfelt sorrow...
Heather, Bill, Matthew, Topher, and Will
Dear Pat,
All of our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. We were so blessed to know Rachel. She will live on in her beautiful, wonderful children, and in the memories of her family, friends and other loved ones.
Yours always,
Mark, Maureen and Mairead Rosati
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Pat,
Although it is difficult to say goodbye to our friend Rachel, her departure impacts us and speaks to us so deeply. Today, she feels far away and yet so very close to our hearts. We want to reach out and say goodbye but I believe she has heard us all and I picture this radiant beautiful Rachel shining down on all of us.
She quietly slipped away into the night as if she knew the time was right with you, her soulmate, by her side holding her hand. Her work here is done and her Spirit lives in us all. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. Team Harrigan has given us a beautiful gift-- teaching us all to live in the moment and to be ready when God calls us home. The Angels have called Rachel home....
To quote my son, Connor, "Mom, I believe that God has a plan for Rachel and the angels in heaven need her more than we do..."
We love you, Rachel!
"Arriverderci", goodbye, until we meet again, my friend!!
Love from all the Carlins,
Juli, Mike, Michael, Connor, Jack and Braden
Dear Fiona, Conor, and Emmet,
You and your mother and father were all in our thoughts and prayers as we struggled through the school day without you. Conor,worked on our logos today in LA and everyone commented on your gecko and lacrosse stick logo. I want you to know how much you are all loved and missed. I admire the strength you all have shown, and the courage you have had through this difficult time. Your mother was so loved and you are all a joy to be around each day!! Know that all of us at St. A's are here for you and will be waiting for you with open arms. God Bless You Mrs. Byrne and all of Unit C
Pat and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rachel's suffering is over and we truly believe that God needed her in Heaven. Know that she is now watching over all of you. God Bless.
Javier, Susan, Anna, Sean, and Kathleen Suarez
I'm so sorry to hear this news. I was out of town yesterday and just now got to the blog.
I'm glad you were able to have some coherent peaceful time with Rachel before she left, and that you had some time together as a family.
She is in heaven now, and also still with you.
My son David died of a brain tumor 3 years ago, and he is still such a part of our family. We talk about him and share our feelings - and amazingly can even laugh now.
Someone told me something very useful once - that your lives will be parallel to the grief. It was and still is so important to me to be able to feel my grief - it makes me closer to David.
My heart breaks for you all, and I wish you God's love, peace and strength for the coming days, months and years.
Love,
Alana
Pat,
Although we have never met, I can only admire your strength and dedication to Rachael's blog. You are a remarkable person and I am sure you will be up to job of continuing to raise the wonderful family, you and Rachael produced.
I continue to pray for you, Fiona,Conor & Emmet in the days ahead. Love
Katy Goethals
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