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Rachel C. Martin
October 9, 1925 ~ October 2, 2016 (age 90) 90 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Sandy Mahaney and the 2002 Deputy Grand Matrons, Order of the Eastern Star
November 29, 2016 9:00 AM
We are so sorry to hear of Rachel's passing. Our heart filled sympathies go out to you. In accordance with our group by-laws guidelines, a donation has been made in her name to the OES Home Endownment Fund at the OES Home in Mt. Vernon, OH. Rachel was a special lady in our group and we will miss her. She was very talented and everyone who knew her will miss her wit and talent. God bless you.
Message from Nancy Brown Tanner
October 31, 2016 2:31 PM
I remember Mrs. Martin very well. She was a great teacher! We all thought so, who were lucky enough to be in her class.
She was also kind enough to play the violin at our wedding (in 1961) at Trinity Methodist Church. Her music was absolutely beautiful. I am sad to read of her passing on to heaven, and feel for her family. My best to you all.
She was also kind enough to play the violin at our wedding (in 1961) at Trinity Methodist Church. Her music was absolutely beautiful. I am sad to read of her passing on to heaven, and feel for her family. My best to you all.
Message from Barbara Lemley Fuentes
October 13, 2016 12:19 AM
Awe inspiring during her tenure at Mt. Logan Junior High School, Chillicothe...Such a joy as director of youth choir at Trinity Methodist Church
Message from Holly Dysart Strassburg
October 12, 2016 9:15 PM
Tom, I have such wonderful memories of your mom. She is often remembered and spoke about by Linda and I. Her humor is one of our most vivid rememberances. I hope you and Steve find peace in her passing. She had a long life.
A candle was lit by Carol Clift Fabert, FHS 1964
on October 11, 2016 8:15 PM
Message from Carol Clift Fabert, FHS class of 1964Mr
October 11, 2016 8:14 PM
Mrs Martin challenged every person in her classes to become the very best they could be. I passed on many of her witticisms to my children and think of her often, more than 52 years after my last class with her. She had an impact on every student she helped along the way. I wish my children had had the opportunity to learn from her.
A candle was lit by Laura Bonner Thimons
on October 7, 2016 10:55 PM
A candle was lit by Barbara Schaaf Wade, Class of 1966 Adena.
on October 7, 2016 8:36 AM
A candle was lit by Donna (Boyer) Pate, Class of 1983
on October 7, 2016 3:02 AM
A candle was lit by Donna Pate
on October 7, 2016 3:01 AM
Message from Sheri (Thompson) Cochenour
October 6, 2016 6:00 PM
There are just no words that can describe the impact Mrs. Martin played in my life. She taught me to be a better singer, a better writer, and a better person. She entered me in musical competitions to better my skills and build my confidence. I enrolled in every Engish class she taught including all of her Shakespeare classes. I was never the same again. My parents couldn't believe the changes and personal growth I exhibited-all thanks to her. I laugh to myself when I think about her "tu-its" her intolerance of the color purple, and when I think of her wonderful boisterous laugh. I thank you Mrs. Martin for taking this silly kid under your wing. I have been out of school for more years than I care to say, but I'm still using the skills she instilled in me so very long ago. I just can't say enough about Mrs. Martin. Her legacy is larger than mere words can ever describe. The music of the heavens has gained at our loss. Enjoy your spot up there Mrs. Martin. Goodness knows you have earned it. Love, Sheri
A candle was lit by Cathy Givens
on October 6, 2016 4:05 PM
Message from Eric & Cathy Givens
October 6, 2016 4:04 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
A candle was lit by Beth Storts Garbutt, Adena Class of 82
on October 5, 2016 7:39 PM
Message from Pastor Tad and Janet Grover
October 5, 2016 10:39 AM
We are so sorry to learn of Rachel's passing, but we know she is making music in heaven. What a special person she was, and how much we appreciated knowing her during our years at Trinity UMC. May God bring comfort in your time of grief, and may you find joy in the memories shared.
A candle was lit by Megan Harris
on October 4, 2016 8:17 PM
Message from Megan Harris
October 4, 2016 8:15 PM
I remember the first time I met Rachel. I was ten years old and she was 70. I had begged my mother for violin lessons for years. I had already been turned down by another tutor for not going to a city school. Rachel was the only one to take me on. I already knew her name before I arrived at my first lesson, but I wanted to do things properly. I hadn't taken many steps into what would become a familiar living room, when I asked her "would you rather me call you Mrs. Martin or Rachel?" She smiled a little and said, "Call me whatever you like." To which I responded, "All right, Rachel." At Rachel's suggestion, my little brother Drew also soon took up violin lessons.
Over the years, I received much more than violin lessons. Rachel caught on to the fact that I had been given some early education in French and used her own profound skills in that language at every lesson. I learned more French playing alongside Rachel than I ever did in any classroom. Not only was there French, but history lessons, lessons in culture, and, of course, the lessons in English. Rachel was a watchdog for any offense on the rules of the English language, however slight or great. She particularly liked to needle me for my frequent exclamation of "Oh, man!" every time I would mess up during a lesson. She also made me very aware of ending sentences in prepositions, often pointing out, when I would ask where the note was at, that it was "right between the 'a' and the 't'."
We had a mutually antagonistic, but fun loving teacher-pupil relationship, and we both needled each other constantly. I have missed my needling sessions in the years since I left for college, but I have retained with many memories and fondness a copy of Strunk and White's Rules for Grammar, which she gave to me many years ago. I eventually became an English teacher myself, and I cannot begin to stress the importance this wonderful woman had on my life, and I am sure many of her other students.
My deepest sympathies rest with her sons and remaining family at this difficult time. I only hope that the memories of this grateful student will help in the months to come.
Over the years, I received much more than violin lessons. Rachel caught on to the fact that I had been given some early education in French and used her own profound skills in that language at every lesson. I learned more French playing alongside Rachel than I ever did in any classroom. Not only was there French, but history lessons, lessons in culture, and, of course, the lessons in English. Rachel was a watchdog for any offense on the rules of the English language, however slight or great. She particularly liked to needle me for my frequent exclamation of "Oh, man!" every time I would mess up during a lesson. She also made me very aware of ending sentences in prepositions, often pointing out, when I would ask where the note was at, that it was "right between the 'a' and the 't'."
We had a mutually antagonistic, but fun loving teacher-pupil relationship, and we both needled each other constantly. I have missed my needling sessions in the years since I left for college, but I have retained with many memories and fondness a copy of Strunk and White's Rules for Grammar, which she gave to me many years ago. I eventually became an English teacher myself, and I cannot begin to stress the importance this wonderful woman had on my life, and I am sure many of her other students.
My deepest sympathies rest with her sons and remaining family at this difficult time. I only hope that the memories of this grateful student will help in the months to come.
A candle was lit by Philip Starr
on October 4, 2016 6:43 PM
Message from Janet (Byers) Jividen
October 4, 2016 11:28 AM
Tom and Steve, I am so sorry about your Mom's passing. My husband and I stopped to see her earlier this year and I am so glad I got the opportunity to do that. She was a great friend and a great influence on me in my teenage years. She will not be forgotten. Love to you both.
Message from Bobbi Hashem
October 4, 2016 9:39 AM
Mrs. Martin was a pivotal person in my life! She taught us classic literature, and was a fabulous Music teacher as well. I'm sadden by her passing...but please know she touched a great number of people in a positive way. Wish we could clone her!
A candle was lit by Bobbi Hashem - as student at Adena.
on October 4, 2016 9:36 AM
A candle was lit by June counts wayland
on October 4, 2016 5:47 AM
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