ARGYLE – Rachel Rae Wells, 20, of Argyle, went into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2022, as a result of an automobile accident.
Born on August 26, 2001, she was the daughter of Thomas G. and Pamela (Matte) Wells.
Following her 2019 graduation from Argyle Central School, she continued her education at ACC, where she graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. At the time of her passing, Rachel was working on her Batchelor Degree from Empire State College.
She loved all animals, especially dogs and felt fortunate working for Jerzery’s Dog Resort in Gansevoort. Rachel also made many friends while working at the Glens Falls Farmers Market.
Music was a passion for Rachel. She loved to sing, listen to music and watch musical movies. Although she loved animals and music, her center was her family. Nothing in this world was more important. Rachel was a kind and sweet girl who cherished every moment with her family. Mention that you needed anything, and Rachel was there to help. Her mission was to help those in need and make the world a better place. Rachel will be deeply missed by her family and all those that knew her.
She was predeceased by her brother, Thomas George Wells, Jr., her godfather and uncle, Jeffrey Francis Wells, her paternal grandmother, Ruth Ellen Wells, her maternal grandmother, Priscilla S. Matte and her uncle, Shawn Wells.
Survivors include her loving parents, Thomas and Pamela Wells; her four brothers, Jeffrey J. Bucher, Matthew C. Bucher and Kristine Lambracht, Benjamin M. Bucher and his wife, Brianna and Stephen Garner; her sister-in-law, Katrina Fox-Bucher; her paternal grandfather, Francis Charles Wells; her maternal grandfather, Owen E. Matte; her nieces and nephews, Hayden and Harper Bucher, Greyson and Charlee Bucher, Sophie and Jackson Pollock and Gracelynn Bucher; her god-mother, Diane Collilander; and many aunts and uncles.
Friends may call on Friday, March 11, 2022 from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.
The Rite of Committal will be in the spring at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Kingsbury.
The family suggests that memorial donations in Rachel’s name be made to and animal rescue organization of your choice.
So sorry for your untimely loss of your sweet girl. I had regular contact with Rachel at the farmers market as a customer, I will miss her presence and will remember her always. May God help you and comfort your family.
My heart goes out to you as I met Rachel through the Farmer’s Market and SUNY ADK campus. Her love for animals and passion for her community were evident anytime she handed me out tokens.
Dear Wells’ Family,
I had the pleasure of teaching Rachel in her freshman English writing class. She was a delightful young woman who spoke so highly of her family, especially the Farmer’s Market days where she and her dad sold honey. She was always so passionate about her dog and even brought it to class one day (needless to say we didn’t do much writing that day). I am deeply saddened by the loss of her young life but I know she touched many hearts (mine included) while she was with us. Please know I will be praying for your family as you go through this difficult time of grief. I am so sorry for your loss. (Lynn Sorrentino, SUNY Adirondack English Adjunct)
So shocked to hear this news. Rachel was one of my favorite students. I could always learn a thing or two about bees, her desire to have a dog boarding business and how much work she had left to do today. Always a go getter, bright, loved by the students and could make any class fill with laughter. I think I am sadden the most to know how many dreams Rachel had left to achieve. I am blessed to know her, to have learned from her and to now be taking her spirit with me as I go forward. “She will never die in the face of life.”
My heart goes out to all the family members,I will be making a donation in Rachel’s name to our local SPCA for her love of animals, Pam I’m so sad to hear of your lose.
Pam, Tom and Family,
I recognized that beautiful smile when I saw her picture and was beyond shocked when I read it was Rachel! Words can not express my sorrow in hearing of her passing. It was such a pleasure working with her and you in school . She had become a beautiful, successful young lady. Rachel, you and your family are and will always be in my thoughts and prayers. With great fondness.
Dear Wells Family, Thinking of you with sympathy. For the loss of someone so dear to your hearts. God bless. From the , Ibbotson family
Dear Tom, Pam, Wells Family,
I just noticed Rachel’s picture in the post star and exclaimed to my wife,
Oh honey look, it’s Rachel!
We looked forward to reading of what wonderful thing we knew Rachel had done for her community
How broken hearted we were to read of her passing.
With what a sense of loss for your beautiful daughter Rachel we write this. Please accept our condolences
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With love,
Robert&Ligaya Morrissey