Rachel Eva Forbes

She was a graduate of Westbrook High School. Rachel married William Eric Forbes 54 years ago on May 21,1966, in Westbrook, Maine. She worked as a data processor for many years before finding a job in retail allowing her more time to spend with her family and raise their two children. Rachel was happiest when surrounded by her family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who had a way of making everyone that knew her feel loved.

She is survived by her loving husband, Bill; daughter Karen Allen and son-in-law Telford Allen; daughter Kim Gallagher and son-in-law Jeff Gallagher; grandchildren Garrett Allen, Allison Gallagher-Mulkey, Ashton Allen, and Meredith Gallagher; sister Carol Thuotte; brother-in-law Peter Forbes, sister-in-law Robin Forbes; brother-in-law Jon Forbes; sister-in-law Linda Forbes; along with nieces Michelle Zinko, Kelley DeCosta, Kristine McDonald, Danielle Egan; and nephews Keith Thuotte, and Sean Forbes.

In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to make a contribution in Rachel’s name to either of her favorite charities’ St. Jude Children’s Hospital or The Shriners Hospital.