August 12, 2016
Brigid M. Rauch, 62, of Fulton died Friday morning in Francis House of Syracuse. She was born in Oakland, CA, the daughter of the late Edward and Patricia (Murtha) Shea. Mrs. Rauch has been a resident of Fulton for thirty-two years. She was a mechanical engineer and had worked for Crucible Steel, Anoplate and was a contract engineer at Novelis. She had also worked at the Carrier Warehouse as a supervisor. Mrs. Rauch was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. She was an active member and volunteer at the former Holy Family Church, and she was communicant an active member and volunteer of All Saints Episcopal Church, Fulton. Mrs. Rauch is survived by her husband of thirty-nine years Edwin L Rauch of Fulton and their children Jeremiah (Margaret) Rauch of Clarence, NY; Rosaleen (Michael) Nogle of Buffalo; Brigidann Rauch of Buffalo; Samuel Rauch of Clarence; Evangeline Rauch of Clarence; Mairead Rauch of Wisconsin; and Sean (Margaret) Shea of Albany. In addition she is survived by her grandchildren Ezekiel, Cora, and Malachi, and her siblings Dierdre (William) Dorr, Tiernan (Douglas Boyle) Shea, and Conor (Rachel) Shea. Calling hours will be Saturday August 20, 2016 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Sugar Funeral Home Inc. 224 W. 2nd St. Fulton. In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to the Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY.
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom, Grandma, Wife’s passing, I was praying for a recovery and now pray for you, I can’t imagine how you must be feeling. I remember the day I met Brigid, she was playing with Jeremiah and Rosaleen (just a baby) in the park across from St. Mary’s school and I remember thinking what a great mom she was (and adored her long hair!). Then, I looked forward to seeing all you kids at my Mom’s shop getting their hair cut, remembering how cute, smart, & happy you all were! I think it was Sam you always talked about dinosaurs! May her spirt live on in all of you!
I just found out about this sad news. Appreciated her brilliance & uniqueness – part of Nardin class of ’72. My prayers are with her family. She now has the embrace of God. Rosie Klauk
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Brigid. She was a brilliant woman and quick of wit. I have so many fond memories of her from Nardin and years afterward. She will truly be missed but never forgotten. I send my sympathy and prays for her family and may the angels guide her to the golden gates. Rest in peace Brigid.