Rachel Marie Karaska Pepperell, Massachusetts Obituary

Rachel Marie Karaska

<p>Rachel Marie Karaska of Groton, Massachusetts passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 in Grafton, Massachusetts after a long and painful battle with mental health/anorexia. She was 31.<br /> <br /> Born and raised in Groton and a graduate of Bishop Guertin High School (2009), and of UMass Lowell (2014). She was an English as Second Language (ESL) teacher and senior&nbsp;fitness instructor.<br /> <br /> Rachel was an all-season athlete and a social butterfly making friends that remained her friends her entire life. She was extremely thoughtful, her acts of kindness never went unnoticed by her close group of family and friends. Her passion for the world brought her to teach English in Vietnam and explore far off places like Sri Lanka and Thailand.<br /> <br /> Fiercely independent and never wanting to burden anyone, her willingness to help people around her was unmatched. She had the most infectious laugh that will be missed by so many.<br /> <br /> Daughter, sister, aunt, niece, granddaughter, cousin and beloved friend to many, Rachel lives on through her parents, Mark and Francine (Groccia) Karaska, her sister Emily Renner and her brother Kyle Karaska. She leaves her niece, Kasia Renner and nephew, Roman Renner along with ten cousins: Christian Ladd, Maeve Dullea, Kate Dullea, Matthew Ladd, Claire Ladd, Reed Karaska, Anthony Proia, Grant Proia, Cole Proia and Isabelle Sillo.<br /> <br /> Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours at Blessed Trinity Parish - St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 107 N. Main Street, Westford, MA on Sunday, May 15th from 3 to 7 p.m. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the church on Monday, May 16th at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at St. John&rsquo;s Cemetery, Worcester.<br /> <br /> In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Multi Service Eating Disorders Association:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.medainc.org/donatetoday/">https://www.medainc.org/donatetoday/</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
November 16, 1990 - May 6, 202211/16/199005/06/2022
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Emily Sampson
May 19, 2022
Im completely heartbroken to learn about the passing of Rachel. She was my Pure Barre teacher in Sudbury and a few times in Northborough. I would often take her class on Sunday morning. She always asked me about my day and my life. I remember she was so happy when her ni... Continue Reading
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Victoria Pitney
May 18, 2022
There arent enough words to describe what an incredible mark Rachel left on this world, and Im eternally grateful for the one she left on mine. The day we met was the day of my third pure barre class. It was Halloween, and she had on this adorable bee costume. I remember... Continue Reading
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Robert Hawking
May 15, 2022
I was so sad on the day I learned of Rachel's passing. I can only hope that her light, her joy and her compassion will live on through you, Emily and Kyle and your children. My heartfelt condolences to your entire family.
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Chiara
May 14, 2022
Dear Rachel,

Thank you for being such a light and for giving us so much joy and meaningful connections in our lives.

Truly, without you Rachel, I would have not met half of the friends in Vietnam that kept me sane and loved during the pandemic.
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Kaitlin Dailey
May 13, 2022
Rachel was truly one of a kind. The second you walked into a room, she made you feel special and important. She always wanted to know what was going on with you and she truly listened which is so rare. She gave love freely without expecting anything in return. She was an... Continue Reading
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Patricia Thistle
May 13, 2022
My deepest condolences to Rachels family and all who will miss her light, laughter, and love. The world has lost a special young woman. I remember Rachels ever present smile and boundless energy when she was a student at BG.
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