Rachel Louise Archer

April 4,1950 – January 14, 2025

Rachel passed away after a period of declining health at the Menig Nursing Home in Randolph Center, VT on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Her sister Jean and one of her devoted caregivers, Kaitlin were by her side.

Rachel was born April 4, 1950 in Hanover, NH, daughter of Walter Baker and Doris Archer. Rachel started at the Bridgewater Village School while staying with her grandparents, Willie and Nettie Archer until second grade. She thought fondly of this time with her grandparents. Rachel graduated from Woodstock Union High School in 1969.

In high school she was an exceptional athlete, receiving many awards. Her senior year she received a trophy for "Outstanding Senior Girl Athlete." Rachel played field hockey, basketball, and softball.

In 1984, she received a degree in auto mechanics from Technical Careers Institute in Hartford, CT.

Rachel was employed for a time at the Woolen Mill. She embraced working the night shift for many years at the Bridgewater Village Diner. There she filled all duties without any help from others to feed the late-night masses. She enjoyed this time in life with the regular customers. Rachel lived most of her life in Bridgewater.

Survivors include her mother Doris, South Royalton; her sisters Jean Johnson, Barnard, Janet Webb, Bethel; and her brother Walter Baker Jr., Colorado. Also, several cousins, nieces and nephews. She felt she had a special connection to her niece Rachel Johnson Rediker (her namesake) and nephew James Johnson (her "Jimbud"), who also was one of her caregivers. Rachel was predeceased by her father and stepmother Walter and Kay, and sister Beverly, brother-in-law Moroni S. Johnson Sr.

A special thanks to the Menig Nursing Home, Dr. Cristine Maloney, and The Cabot Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM, with a funeral service at 2:00 PM at The Cabot Funeral Home. The burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Rachel's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an organization close to her heart.

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An online guestbook can be found at www.cabotfh.com.

Rachel will be remembered for her generosity, resilience, and the joy she brought to those around her.