Rachel PURVIS
(née McEvatt)

So sorry Joanne, Tony and Ray to hear about Rachel's passing away.
From Annette and uncle John in France.
PS. It would be lovely to meet up again sooner than later.

Deepest condolences on behalf of all of Rachel's former colleagues and friends in Tusla. Rachel's work in Geraldstown House was a huge support to many families in the area and she will be remembered for the positive impact she had on the lives of children & parents.

Some people make the world a better place and Rachel was definitely one of these people. From times shared in Geraldstown House and the odd times we met in more recent years, Rachel showed her proud Mam and grandmother side, as well as her wider love of children and animals. Someone who has left her mark on many of us but none more than her children and grandchildren. Thinking specially of you all and hope that in time, fond memories of times shared along with the kind of strength your dear Mam had, will comfort you! Rachel, RIP

Rip Rachel. You were a lady. You had such a brilliant way in Geraldstown House with the young children. Brilliant at your job. Send your family love,light and healing.

Sorry for youur loss

So sorry for your loss
Big big hugs to you you all
Xxxxx

Condolences to Rachel's Family, also remembering the early days of campaigning and Rachels input into AFAR on behalf of animal rights. We had some fun at the Saturday Westmoreland Street Information table.
Nuala and Bernie.

Rip Rachel such a lovely woman and a great neighbour thinking of Rayo and family at this sad time

Sending our sincere condolences to Rachel’s family at this sad time.

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time rest in peace Rachel

Kind, caring, compassionate and funny. Always the kind word. Such an awful loss to her family, friends and to all , human and canine, in Dogs Aid. We will always miss and remember you.

I've been reading the lovely messages for Rachel who I knew when she was a child. She was my cousin and we would always have thought very warmly of her. She was a little character and I met her maybe only a couple of times in adulthood and she was the very same. I'm very sorry for your loss Annette and to Rachel's children and grandchildren.

Very sorry to hear of Rachel's passing. I have fond memories of her. RIP

Dear Rachel, your loss is so deeply painful. You radiated such love, compassion, dedication, loyalty and truth. Thank you for a lifetime of advocacy and sheer graft for the animals you rescued, fought for and helped build a sanctuary on behalf of. Your radiance lives on in all of your children and grandchildren. I will miss you always. Thank you for being my friend. As you would say, Good Night Sweetheart xxx

I don't think I will ever get over losing you Rachel, you were my best friend and mentor for 12 years. RIP beautiful lady. Heaven truly gained a beautiful angel

So sorry to hear of the very sad loss of Rachel. Such a lovely Lady that was a huge part of the Community of Ballymun. My thought and prayers are with Rachel’s beautiful family.

Rachel was a very good friend and huge supporter of the sanctuary for too many years to count. She will be badly missed.

I had a great pleasure of knowing Rachel from a very young age. She was the laugh of the summer projects in Geraldstown House. Kids adored her and parents were blessed to have her in there lives.
She will be sadly and truly missed by everyone that knew her. Our condolences to the family in this sad time. Deanna Rowley and family

Such sad news. Rachel you were one in a million, smart, funny and loving lady always had time for everyone. I am very thankful for our last conversation. All my love to your family xx

Such a beautiful woman inside and out Rest easy Rachel ❤️❤️❤️

Heartbroken Rachel, we are so grateful to have been your friends. You were always there for a chat and a cup of tea, especially when we needed advice or parenting tips. We will miss you always. Love to Ray, Tony, Joanne and family.

Condolences to all the family rest in peace rachel a lovely lady

I worked with Rachel in Geraldstown House for many years and am devastated about her passing.

Rachel was one of the funniest and most passionate people I have ever met. Her stories, facial expressions and turn of phrase regularly had me in stitches laughing.

Most of all, I loved hearing her stories about her children and grandchildren. She was so supportive, so proud of them all and spoke about them with such love.

My thoughts are with her family, children and grandchildren at this very difficult time.

Rest in peace dear Rachel. You were such a part of Dogs Aid. You will be forever missed by Maggie, volunteers and doggies. You will be rewarded in heaven for all your goodness and empathy towards the animals. We will miss you forever but will never forget about you.

To Rachel's family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss of Rachel.

So sad to hear this news
Rachel was a one off ,loving kind caring always had time for people. She
was great at her job and so loved her children who were lucky to have such a great mother. She was a great lover of animals and they in turn returned that love. Love to her family at this awful time

My condolences to all the family, Rachel was a lovely woman, and so kind. The world is a sadder place without her xxx

Rachel I am so grateful to have worked with you, you brought so much to Geraldstown House. You will be sadly missed. Deepest sympathy to your family, friends, colleagues and all at the Sanctuary.

A beautiful woman inside and out ,
Helped so many people when they needed it.
Loved her dogs and found homes for many.
Good neighbour to my parents.
Rest in peace
Our thoughts are with the family

Rest in perfect peace to a lovely lady. I remember you minding the boys in Gerald's Town House ❤️ and pablo when he ran away

Rachel I can't belive I'm reading this, you were a Ray of sunshine up in the sanctuary and always had funny stories to tell me when I dropped you home. I'll miss your mucky welly foot prints in my nice clean car that u always taught was funny.

Rip Rachel we will miss you

Heartbroken is the word. Will miss you Rachel so much as will all your 4 legged friends at the sanctuary.
Thinking of your lovely family at this time. I will never forget you pal xxx

Rest in Peace Rachel. You were an amazing lady, the stories I heard were unbelievable! You're granddaughter Moira spoke so often of you. You will be sadly missed. My condolences to you Moira and your family.
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