Rachel M Hamel's obituary , Passed away on May 9, 2026 in Manchester, New Hampshire

Rachel M Hamel

January 10, 1934 - May 9, 2026 (92 years old)

Manchester, New Hampshire

Rachel M Hamel's obituary , Passed away on May 9, 2026 in Manchester, New Hampshire

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Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium

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Rachel M Hamel

January 10, 1934 - May 9, 2026 (92 years old)

Manchester, New Hampshire

Rachel M Hamel Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rachel M Hamel of Manchester, New Hampshire, who passed away at the age of 92, on May 9, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Dr. George Hamel; her parents, Louis Fournier and Yvette Fournier; and her siblings, Louise, Maurice and Phil.

She is survived by: her children, Ken (Donna) of Boston, MA, Keith (Dianne) of Gloucester, MA, Elaine, Brian (Judy) of San Jose, CA, Marc of Hudson and Steve (Jill) of Concord; her grandchildren, Jenna, Chad, Ann Marie, Andrea, Susanna, Chase, Ava and Ella; and her sister Suzanne. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren.

A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, June 5th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (14 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03103). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 5th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rachel's memory to Bowman Place, 24 Old Bedford Rd, Bedford NH 03110.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium



Fri

June 05

Memorial gathering

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
14 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03103

Fri

June 05

Funeral Mass

11:00 AM

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
14 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03103

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