- Date Of Birth: December 10, 1924
- Date Of Death: August 2, 2020
- State: Massachusetts
Rachel “Mikama” (Loureiro) Candell, 95, a longtime Upton resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Candell, who died in 1995.
Born in Quimbra, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Rose (Mello) Loureiro and was raised in Lowell, MA.
Prior to retirement, Mrs. Candell was employed at General Electric in Ashland for many years.
Rachel enjoyed bowling, playing cards, dancing, and cherished the time she spent with her family and friends. She also loved all kinds of animals.
She is survived by her children, Rachel Sizer of Upton, Jo-Anne Pereira of Wolcott, VT, and Franz Anthony Candell of Ockachobee, FL; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased a daughter, Rose Dano, a grandson, Stephen Dano, a great-grandson, Aaron Zenus, and her brother, Antonio Loureiro.
