A picture of her tomb stone is on file.  She was 48 years of age at the time of her death, living at Lot 3, Con 16, East Garafraxa Township.  The stone says she died June 10 but the death certificate states she died on June 20.

From the Fergus News Record, Thursday, June 29, 1906 edition, Marsville.  It is our sad duty this week to report the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Thos. Nodwell which took place on Wednesday afternoon.  She had been going around though not enjoying the best of health.  On Wednesday about 5 o'clock she suddenly expired, the bursting of a blood vessel being the cause.  she was the eldest faughter of Mr. John Leeson of the townline and was 48 yrs. of age.  She leaves to morn her loss a husband, two sons and four daughters.  The funeral took place on Friday afternoon to Prices' burying ground and was largely attended.  The rev. R. S. Scott officated.  A copy is on file.

Jean Major says Rachel collapsed and died after carrying a crock of butter upstairs probably from the basement.