Obituary of Mabel Rasch

It is with heavy hearts and gratitude for a lifetime of memories that the family of Mabel Mary Rasch announces her passing, which occurred on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Bobby’s Hospice. Born on January 12, 1937 in St. Stephen she was a daughter of the late Medor and Judith (Robichaud) Henrie. She was predeceased in July 2019 by the love of her life and husband of 62 years, Leonard Joseph Rasch.

Mabel was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who loved to laugh. Family was her source of light and happiness. She enjoyed playing bingo as well as horseshoes with her late husband, Leonard. She worked for 13 years as a Lab Quality Tester for Kimberly-Clark, as well as 13 years at Simm’s Brush Factory. She was a lovely woman with a heart of gold who will be missed by all who knew her, and is now reunited with her beloved Leonard.

Mabel will be missed by her children: Linda McDonald (Jay Buchanan), Danny (Barb), Bruce (Rose) and Stephen (Patty); her grandchildren: Keith, Craig (Brittany), Jonathon, Matthew (Gina), Travis (Sarah), Melodie (Kevin), Richelle, Kevin (Pheonix), Jeremy (Jill), Rebecca (Batman), Kailey (Colin), Kaitlin (Ryan) and Scott (Danica); several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; siblings: Jeannine, Exilda, Rosanna, Alma, Edward and Frank; and her good friends Karen McDonald and Linda Garey.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mabel was predeceased by an infant son Richard, and her siblings: Mary, Margaret, Alice, Eric and Antoine.

Mabel’s family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. William O’Brien, as well as the Doctors, nurses and volunteers of Bobby’s Hospice for their care and compassion.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424) with visitation on Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Guests are asked to enter the funeral home using the courtyard entrance, where staff will greet and assist you with Covid-19 protocol. A private Funeral Liturgy will be held on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2:00 pm. For those who aren’t on the guest list who would like to attend virtually, a link to the livestream of the funeral can be found on Mabel’s obituary on Brenan’s website. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Bobby’s Hospice or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com