Mrs. Rachel Mary De Bruyne, of Tupperville, passed away on Sunday, October 10th, 2021 at the age of 75 years.

Daughter of the late Gerome and Rose (Vandevenne) Van Damme.  Beloved wife of Mauritz De Bruyne. Loving mother of Melissa (Larry Ash) De Bruyne, Mark (Heather) De Bruyne and the late Alison De Bruyne and Francine De Bruyne. Dear grandmother of Zoe, Trent, Jacob and Haley. Kind sister of Hector (Yvonne) Van Damme and Albert (Lynda) Van Damme. Kind sister-in-law of Fred (Diane) De Bruyne, Yvonne (Ed) Marcus and Madeline De Bruyne. Predeceased by her sister Rosemary her brothers-in-law Alfred De Bruyne and Willie (Leta) De Bruyne.

Rachel was such a kind and caring wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Anyone that met her knew her deep love for her husband Mauritz and her family. Her involvement and joy for quilting, aquafit, exercise has allowed her to touch so many lives. She was a very talented lady that excelled at everything she took on. She will be remembered for her laughter and love.

The late Rachel De Bruyne rested at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home Ltd. 639 Elgin St., Wallaceburg.

Following her wishes cremation will take place. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Holy Family Church, Wallaceburg at 11 a.m. with one hour of visitation before the mass from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.

With the Covid-19 restrictions, we are asking reservations be made for the funeral mass by clicking here

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or by calling the funeral home (519-627-2861). Masks and social distancing are required.

Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Wallaceburg.

As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society may be left at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.ericfnichollsfuneralhome.com