Rachel H. Rancourt

W. STEWARTSTOWN – Rachel H. Rancourt, 92, of Stewartstown, died early on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Coos County Nursing Hospital with her family by her side. She was born in Colebrook on June 15, 1932, a daughter to the late Treffle and Florence (Bourassa) Hebert. After high school, Rachel went to Rivier College in Nashua and studied art. She was well known for her artwork throughout the region, and she taught art for seven years at Canaan Memorial High School. Rachel and her students painted the Canaan gym with its memorable murals. She had a business called ‘“Artfully Yours” and painted with many mediums, but her specialty was Pet Portraits on slate. Her work also appeared in the regional publication “Tapestry North.” She could etch her art onto glass and she did diamond-point engraving of trophies for the local dog club. Rachel and her husband also owned and operated the Norton Drive-In for 13 years with the help of all their family. She was also an early member of the Connecticut River Artisans Group (CRAG). Her family has wonderful memories of her as a devoted mother, and as a gentle, kind-hearted person, the best mother that anyone could have wished for. Rachel was the backbone of her family. Her strong faith could move mountains. Her favorite scripture was “Let not your heart be troubled.” She was a communicant at St. Brendan’s and directed the choir in her early years, and continued to be an active participant. Rachel also loved flowers and kept lovely flower gardens at her home for many years. She had a love of music and dancing which she passed onto her extended family. She is survived by her children, Carmen (Ross) Riley of Canaan, Marc Rancourt of Stewartstown, Jules (Judy) Rancourt of Pittsburg, Celine (Larry) Fuller of Canaan, and Ronald (Kit) Rancourt of Virginia; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Victor Rancourt in 1995, her son, Luc Rancourt in 2017, a grandson, Travis Rancourt in 2009, and three siblings, Daniel Hebert, Sr., Muriel Lewis, and Isabelle Brunault. There are no public calling hours. A graveside committal service will be held at St. Albert’s Cemetery in Stewartstown on Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mrs. Rancourt may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook

Rachel H. Rancourt

June 15, 1932 - April 9, 2025