Obituary: Rachel M. Cassidy

Rachel M. Cassidy January 25, 1917-November 21, 2019

Rachel M. Cassidy, age 102, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on November 21, 2019 at Vista Grande Villa in Jackson. She was born January 25, 1917 in Leslie, Michigan, the daughter of Howard and Merna (Barnes) Good. On June 5, 1941, she married Walter Cassidy at Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church, where she was baptized, confirmed, married, and will be buried.

Rachel graduated from Leslie High School, Jackson Business University, and Ingham County Normal School. She earned a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. She taught for 32 years, 25 of which were in Stockbridge Community Schools. Eleven of those were as a counselor at Stockbridge High School.

Rachel helped organize the Stockbridge Lioness Club and served as their Charter President. She also served as a District President. Rachel was a member of MEA, NEA, and Ingham County MARSP. She was a member of Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church where she taught catechism, was on the church council, and was a member of the Cemetery Committee. She also served as a lector and Eucharistic Minister for several years.

She is survived by her son-in-law, Dennis Bristow of Dexter, grandson, Steven (Suzanne) Bristow of Dexter, and two great-grandchildren, Rachel and Eric Bristow. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, two daughters, Mary Beth Cassidy and Merna Ann Bristow, and two brothers, Joel Good and James Good, several aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as a host of friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 25, 2019, 11:00 a.m., at Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church with Fr. James Shaver officiating. Visitation will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. with a Rosary at 3:30 p.m. The family will also receive friends at church on Monday from 10-11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stockbridge Lioness Club.