AUBURN — Rachel Marie Gravel, 55, of Auburn, died July 21, at the Hospice House.

She was born Nov. 4, 1956, in Lewiston, the daughter of Raymond and Carmen (Morin) Laganiere. Rachel attended Edward Little High School and then went on to four years of college for dental hygiene.

After school, she worked in a shoe shop, then went on to own The Black Lantern for 12 years, followed by employment at Great Falls Dental as a hygienist and finally she worked at Clover Nursing Home as a CNA.

She was a member of the Pastime Club, ACME Club and the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

Rachel is survived by her beloved husband, Anthony Gravel; brother, Ronnie Laganiere; and several aunts and uncles.

She was predeceased by her parents; several aunts and uncles; and sister-in-law, Lorraine Laganiere.

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