Shirley A. (Field) Rascher
Shirley A. (Field) Rascher, 93, of Rehoboth, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the residence she lived in for almost her entire life. She was the wife of the late Robert Everett Rascher, whom she married on September 20, 1946, and who entered eternal rest on April 12, 2008.
Born in Attleboro, MA on April 11, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Richard F. Field and the late Florence M. (Gould) Field. She was a lifelong resident of the Rehoboth community, and a 1945 graduate of the former Dighton High School.
Mrs. Rascher was employed as a communication supervisor for the Raytheon Corporation in Norwood and North Dighton for 33 years prior to her retirement in 1986. She had also been employed by "the family business", Medeiros Catering in Taunton for 15 years.
Her favorite pastimes included taking day trips and traveling to places such as Maryland, Florida, California, and Hawaii.
In earlier years, as a dog breeder she bred beagles, dachshunds, and cocker spaniels. She was a lifelong animal lover having had numerous cats and dogs over the years and had her first horse at the age of 5. Her love for horses grew and she and her husband were members of a horse club for many years.
Her family recalls with fondness her ability to remember every special occasion such as anniversaries and birthdays of her large extended family. She was an ardent bowler and was a fan of the Boston Red Sox whom she enjoyed watching on television. Mrs. Rascher was a member of the former Young Marines of Taunton organization and served as the secretary for 12 years.
She leaves a son: Jeffrey R. Rascher of Rehoboth; her "loving daughter", Michele Medeiros of East Taunton; a granddaughter: Sherrye Normandin of Cumberland, RI; three great grandchildren: Devin Sullivan, Autumn Sullivan and Tessa Normandin, all of Cumberland, RI; a great-great granddaughter: Eliana Pacheco of Cumberland, RI; five generations of nieces and nephews including: Madelyn R. (Connors) Young of Plainville, wife of the late Bruce Young. She also leaves members of the Medeiros family and Thomas Harrison of Rehoboth. She was the aunt of the late Ronald Young and was the sister of the late Melvin Field, Thelma Witherell and Floyd Field.
A Private Funeral Service will be held in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA with strict adherence to applicable Covid-19 health precautions, including social distancing and the mandatory use of face masks.
Burial will follow in Steven's Corner Cemetery, Rehoboth.
As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Shirley's name may be made to the Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary, 37 Eddy St, Norton, MA 02766.
For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200
