Rachel was born on March 20, 1987, the second daughter of Joyce and David. 

She was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of two, but defied doctors at the time by surviving with the help of many treatments received at Addenbrookes Hospital. She was however, left with continuing health problems, always to remain a little girl on the inside. She continued to battle every new challenge alongside her loving family for 28 years and 89 days.

Rachel loved to be out and about, always busy. She was colourful and creative. Her most cherished memory was getting to see the dolphins of the Moray Firth in Scotland.

Rachel passed away on 17th June 2015 after being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at James Paget Hospital. The staff fought day and night to fight a viscious infection which Rachel was simply unable to overcome. She slipped away peacefully with her family by her side.

No more pain, no more suffering.

Sweet dreams little girl, swim with the dolphins forever.

The family wishes to thank and acknowledge the support and dedication of the following organisations and individuals who have been an important part of Rachel's life.
The NHS but especially :-
All the Doctors and staff at Millwood Surgery Bradwell Norfolk with special acknowledgement to Dr Peter Shelton and Dr Diane Killcross (Deceased)
Addenbrookes University Hospital Cambridge
Neurosurgery, Paediatric Oncology, Paediatric Endocrinology, Paediatric Liver Clinic, Eye Clinic- especially consultants Dr Denise Williams, Dr Broadbent, Dr G Noble-Jamieson, Mr A Moore, Neurosurgeons Mr M MacFarlane, Prof. Pickard, Mr M R Garnett, Wards C2 A3 and D6
James Paget University Hospital Gorleston especially A&E, Children's Ward, Orthopaedic, Renal Clinic and Intensive Care Unit
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital- Department of Endocrinology, Liver and Renal, Especially Dr R Temple, Dr M Phillips, Dr W Gelson, Dr C Ross
Southhampton General Hospital - A& E and Endocrinology Dept
East Anglian Ambulance Service 
We wish to praise the dedication and work of all the staff of the National Health Service.
East Norfolk Learning Disabilities Team
Community Support Team
Equal Lives
Hilton Care
Voyage Care and all Rachel's care staff but especially Jane, Kelly, Mel, Sophie, Alice, Laura, Cat, also Bev, Julie, Michelle, Julie J, Marc and Urvi.
Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind
Nancy Oldfield Trust
Malcolm Sargeant Fund
Joseph Rowntree Trust
Motability
Independent Living Fund
East Norfolk Family Carers
Jan Newstead-Psychologist and friend
Michelle Martin
Rachel's family, Godparents and friends
Thank you - and to anyone we may have forgotten to name individually forgive us- the list is so long.