Our “Rae” of Light

“After a lifetime of serving children and making Brits uncomfortable by starting small talk on long train rides, Rae, 62, completed her earthly adventure on December 22, 2021 at home surrounded by her family following a short but spirited fight with stage 4 Pancreatic cancer. She moves on to the celestial realm which, honestly, may be better suited to containing her boundless energy.”

Mrs. Hickey, a friend to Sami for 12 years, was more than just a close friend. In Kindergarten, at Fishing Cove Elementary School, Sami had the privilege of getting to know Mrs. Hickey as her teacher, and in the years to follow, Mrs. Hickey became family.

The dreaded anxieties of Sami’s first-ever day of school kicked in… until walking to the end of the hallway to room 1 to see this spunky, gray-haired energetic lady. Rae was eager to welcome a new student. After a year full of chick dances, lunch dates, and Rae telling Sami to, “kiss your brain,” Sami and Rae’s friendship blossomed; and it has lasted, and will last forever.

Rae’s wish was to be honored through Sami’s Sendoffs. We are honored to be spreading her light and living her wish!