Service
FRIDAY 16TH MAY 2025 COMMENCING AT 1.00 P.M.
FRIDAY 16TH MAY 2025 COMMENCING AT 1.00 P.M.
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This service will not be live streamed.
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Family and friends are warmly
invited to the Memorial Service
to Celebrate Rachael’s Life
in the Tarnuk Room,
at Royal Botanical Gardens,
Ballarto Road & Botanic Drive, Cranbourne
on Friday 16th May 2025
commencing at 1.00 p.m.
A private cremation will be held.
In lieu of flowers,
please consider a donation
to Challenge Cancer Support.
A link to make a donation
is located at the top of this page.
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to the family, please leave a message on the
“Leave a condolence” link located on this page.
To dear Chris and family,
There are no words for this, other than to say I’m so, so sorry!
May you feel the love of your friends and family during this time of loss and grief.
Sincerely,
Rose and Max.
Rachael was such a kind teacher not only in primary school but also at uni when she mentored me when I first started. I will forever appreciate her guidance. My condolences, she will be missed. Thinking of you all
To the Tharle family,
Having worked with Rachael for a short time at SFS what I remember is her family was her first priority. The battles with her sons cancer where fought with her fierceness and love for him. She was so proud of him flying and of lo of you for being the special family you are. She was ambitious with work also and she will be sadly missed . Love Tammy
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Your mum touched so many lives and will be dearly missed ❤️
So sorry to hear of the passing of Rachel. She was an amazing woman with great strength and commitment., especially to you all. Thinking of your beautiful family with fond memories.
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to the entire Tharle family. Rachael has left an amazing legacy and will be greatly missed. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have made with her. RIP Rachael
To Chris & family,
Sending my deepest condolences at this very sad time. I was so shocked to hear of Rachael’s passing, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Rachael from working with her at St Agatha’s for many years as a strong woman who fiercely loved her family and was passionate about her career.
Lean in to the love & support of your family and friends at this most difficult time. Love Catherine
Dear Chris, Catherine, Mitchell and James
I’m so very, very sorry for your loss.
The world has lost an amazing woman . Rachael was so strong, committed, loyal and loving towards you, her family, so motivated and dedicated towards her career and especially science and so inspiring to all who knew her. I always wondered where she got all her energy. Now she can rest in peace. Love and condolences from Kris Crawford
Dear Chris,Catherine,Michelle & James,
Sending our deepest condolences at the loss of an amazing wife,mother,daughter,friend and teacher.
May her memories live on in you all.
God Bless you all.
Dear Chris, Catherine, Mitchell and James,
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Rachael was an exceptional teacher and a devoted mum. I am sure that she will live on in your hearts.
Vale Rachael. You touched so many lives as wife, mother, teacher, friend. May you rest in peace.
To Chris and family; you were so blessed to have Rachael entwined so lovingly in your lives.
Thinking of you all
Dear Chris, Catherine, Mitchell & James,
The world has lost another amazing woman who shared her tenacity and talents with so many.
I am so terribly sorry for your loss and the heartache that you are experiencing.
Wishing you the courage to face the future with the loving memories you hold in your hearts.
Rach will be fondly remembered indeed.
Much love to you all
Cassandra & Maija
To dear Chris and family,
It is with great sorrow that we remember Rachael. She was a truly remarkable person who cared deeply for her family and friends. Her dedication to helping others was evident in so many ways, and her compassion touched countless lives.
Please take comfort in knowing that through her work, she was able to make a meaningful difference to so many people.
Sending my deepest sympathies to you all during this difficult time.
With love,
Samantha Spence (Banner)
I met Rachael through Challenge on a mum’s getaway weekend in Torquay.
Rachael instantly made a huge impression when I met her with her intelligence, her kindness and I knew then she was a strong advocate for children’s cancer.
We kept in touch for quite some time.
I am so sorry to hear of her passing and sending love to all those who knew and adored Rachael.
Dearest Rachael,
You will be missed dear friend but your legacy will always remain with us, your big heart, your joyful smile. I hope your family will find solace in your undying love for them.
Rest in Peace my friend
Nadia
Chris. Catherine. Mitchell, James and Family.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Rachael was a beautiful. caring kind lady.a very talented person Always had a lot of time for my kids and I enjoyed our laughs and chats. Has been taken to early. R.I.P now Rachael xx
Dear Chris, Catherine, Mitchell and James and all the Tharle family
Rachael was an incredible human being with energy and talent she shared with all. Her strength and resilience has been an inspiration to live our lives with meaning and purpose. She was a great friend to me and a wonderful work colleague. She will be sorely missed and never forgotten, may she rest in peace.
My sincere condolences, love and support to the entire family. Xx
Deepest Sympathies to Chris, Catherine, Mitchell, James and family. Rachael’s Spirit will live on in all of you and in all of us who were privileged to have known her.
It was with great sadness that l heard the news of Rachel‘s passing. A truly inspirational lady, filled with strength, courage, generosity and a deep love and dedication for her family and education. She gently touched our lives at St Therese‘s with her artistic flair, her love of the environment and her students. Rest in Peace beautiful lady.
My heartfelt condolences to Chris, Catherine, Mitchell and James. Rachael was such a wonderful person, friend, colleague and such an central part of our St Agatha’s community for so long! An inspiring mother, an exceptionally talented teacher and a wonderful friend to so many. Rest in Peace Rachael.
Chris, Catherine, Mitchell, James and Family,
We deeply regret that we cannot be at the Memorial Service to pay our respect in person
to celebrate Rachael’s wonderful but far too short life.
Sending our love and sympathy,
Val, Greg and Chelsey
I only knew Rachael for a short time at SKC but it was a pleasure. Her constant smile, infectious laughter and positive attitude to everything will always be remembered. My deepest sympathy to you Chris and your family.
Sincere condolences to you all, Chris, Catherine, Mitchell and James during this time of loss. Wrap around each other as the days of sadness endure. Rachael was an amazing woman who would always strive for her best and work to get the best from others. Her dedication to her profession as well as well her family was greatly admired. You will be truly missed.
To Chris, Catherine, Jayden, Mitchell, Rachael and James, Sincere Condolences on the passing of your beautiful wife and Mum. She left a lasting impression on so many young people’s lives. May she rest in peace. x The Scott Family
Dear Chris and family,
My sincerest condolences on such a tragic loss. Rachael was not just a colleague but a good friend. Such a strong, courageous and beautiful soul. She will be sorely missed.
To the Tharle family
Having navigated childhood cancer as a carer and parent, Rachael had very clear priorities and her family was clearly so important. She used her lived experience to find both the time and energy to help advocate and improve the environment for other families struggling with childhood cancer. It was a privilege to work with Rachael in the advocacy space.
To Chris, Catherine and Jaiden, Mitchell and Rachael, and James. Rachael was a special lady who I will miss. I remember her speaking of her love and pride for you all, her family. I hope you feel it surrounding you in the years to come. Margaret. Xxx
I am forever grateful to have met Rachael in my life. She was my grade 5/6 teacher, colleague and friend. I will never forget the life lessons she’s taught me and will always cherish the memories I have had with her. Thank you so much Rachael. My condolences. She will be missed ❤️
Dear Chris, Catherine, Mitchell and James. Rachael was a wonderful and supportive colleague at St Therese’s Primary School. Her achievements in education were both astounding and an inspiration to others. She certainly packed in two or more life times into one life. She will live on in the students she taught, that admired her so much.
It was an honour to be at her memorial today and see the love and admiration throughout the room. There were many colleagues there and it was amazing to catch up with them and relive tales of our time teaching with Rachael.
My heart breaks for you all. If you have half the strength that Rachael did, you’ll be together and get through this.
To Chris and Family
So, so sorry for your loss. Rachael was such a beautiful sole who touched so many lives. May God hold you all close and help you through this trying time.
May Rachael rest in peace until you all meet again.
Sending all our love.
Dear Chris, Catherine, Mitchell and James,
The world is at such a loss without Rach. She was loved by so many and always had great words of wisdom. It was an honour to have shared many moments with Rach. I will cherish our holiday catch-ups, long conversations, and the laughter we shared.
Sending all of you my love and keeping you close in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
With heartfelt sympathy,.
Relle (Daz, Amber and Emerald)
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