Minnechaug Regional High School Alumni
Wilbraham, Massachusetts (MA)
Rachel Siebert Obituary
Rachel Siebert attended Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham, MA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Rachel Siebert.
| Graduation Year | Class of 1978 |
| Date of Passing | May 10, 2009 |
| About | Rachel Ann Siebert 1960-2009 Wilbraham- Rachel Ann Siebert, 48, of Wilbraham died Sunday May 10, 2009 surrounded by her family. Rachel was the daughter of Mildred (Faile) Siebert and the late William D. Siebert who was born in Newton, MA on June 17, 1960. Rachel has resided in Wilbraham since 1965 and was a graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School and received her Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Education from Smith College and her Doctorate in Education (E.D.D.) from Harvard University. She taught elementary school in Westbrook, CT, and at the American Embassy School in Madrid, Spain. She had served as principal of Secular Studies at Yeshiva Academy in Longmeadow and was an Associate Professor at Springfield College. She was a communicant and vestry member of the Church of the Epiphany and Director of the Epiphany Preschool. For ten years she hosted Darius Lloyd under the Fresh Air Program. In addition to her father she was predeceased by a daughter, Moriah Grace Vivian. Besides her mother in Wilbraham she is survived by her husband, David Vivian; two sons, Daniel W. Vivian and Nathan J. Vivian both of Wilbraham; a brother, William T. Siebert of Middletown, CT; two sisters, Elizabeth P. Siebert of Newton, MA and Katheryn D. King of South Salem, NY; along with several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours for Rachel will be held on Friday, May 15, 2009 from 3 to7 p.m. at Sampson’s Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home, 21 Tinkham Road, Springfield. Family and friends are asked to meet at Christ Church Cathedral, 35 Chestnut Street, Springfield for funeral services for Rachel on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 10 AM. Rites of Committal and Burial will be held in Adams Cemetery, Tinkham Road, Wilbraham. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Rachel’s memory may be made to Church of the Epiphany Preschool, 20 Highland Ave., Wilbraham, MA 01095, Dr. Michael B. Atkins, MD, Melanoma Research Fund, BIDMC, 375 Longwood Ave., MASCO, Boston, MA 02215 or to the Vivian childrens’ education fund c/o the family to benefit Daniel and Nathan. Place Of Death Information: Jewish Nursing Home 770 Converse Street longmeadow, MA US 01106 |
Joe Roberts '78 said:
Rachel was one of the nicest persons one could ever meet.
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