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LACONIA — Rachel Marie Martel, 86, formerly of 46 High Street, died Sunday afternoon, December 11, 2005 at St. Francis Health Care Center in Laconia. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Rose (Fecteau) Guyer. She was born in Laconia on December 20, 1918 and had been a life long resident. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Laconia, and a member of the Ladies of Sacred Heart. She was also a member of l'association Canado Americaine.Prior to her retirement she worked as a looper at the former Cormier Hosiery in Laconia. She also worked in the cafeteria for many years at the Sacred Heart School. From 1962-1971 she was a Brownie Leader with the Sacred Heart Church Girl Scouts Troop 689, from 1972-1980 she was an assistant leader, and from 1981-1992 she was a Committee Woman. She was also active with the Laconia Girl Scouts-Swift Water Council, and a member of the Laconia Girls Corporation-Camp Winsheblo for 20 years. She was also a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts Pack 62 of Sacred Heart Church. She loved music and entertaining others. She and her sisters were often heard singing on live radio at WLNH.She was predeceased by her husband Aime F. Martel in 2001, and by a grandson, Jeffrey Martel in 1990.She is survived by five sons, Richard Martel, Kenneth Martel, Roger Martel, and Robert Martel all of Laconia, and Patrick Martel of Winnisquam; one daughter, Luanne Kabachis of Laconia; one brother Harold Guyer of Epsom; two sisters Anita Styring and Theresa Emery both of Destin, Florida. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday December 14, 2005 at Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue Laconia at 10 a.m. Rev. Adrien R. Longchamps pastor of the church will celebrate the mass. Entombment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery Chapel, Garfield Street, Laconia to await burial in the spring in the family lot. Visiting hours will be Tuesday evening December 13, 2005 from 6-8 pm at the Simoneau-Paquette Memorial, 139 Church Street, Laconia. Family and friends are invited to attend. For those who wish, the family suggests expressions of sympathy in Rachel's name may be made to St. Francis Health Care Center Activity Fund, 406 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246. To view an online memorial or send a message of condolence go to www.simoneaupaquette.com.The Simoneau-Paquette Memorial Home is assisting the family.