Underhill resident worked tirelessly as a nurse devoted to obstetric care Rachel Irene Thompson Burroughs of Underhill Center, Vt., was born to Russell and Adeline Thompson on May 18, 1935, in Barre, Vt., and passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2025. Rachel grew up in Newbury, Vt., and attended school at Newbury Center and Newbury High. She graduated from the University of Vermont School of Nursing in 1957. Rachel worked tirelessly as a nurse throughout her life, including for the Vermont/New Hampshire/New York Regional Perinatal Program in the 1980s. From 1968 to 1975, Rachel was a clinical instructor at the University of Vermont’s Department of Professional Nursing. She was an invited presenter at many conferences on obstetrics, low birth weight and other maternal health care issues. She was devoted to improving the health and care of mothers and their children, and Rachel belonged to several professional associations, including the American Nurses Association, the Vermont State Nurses Association and NAACOG/AWHONN. Rachel continued to work in the medical field, including as a coder, at the University of Vermont until she was in her late seventies. Rachel married the love of her life, Roland Burroughs, on August 8, 1957. They bought their first house in 1963 in Underhill Center, where they have remained an active part of their community. They have belonged to the United Church of Underhill since they moved to Underhill Center. Rachel has served on every committee at the church over her long years of service. Rachel leaves behind her husband of 67 years, Roland Burroughs, and her children: Robin Simard, husband Allen, and their children, Jonathan, partner Cary, Christopher and wife Lizzy; Thomas Burroughs, wife Kim, sons Robert, wife Terra, and Jackson, wife Jessica; Wendy Burroughs and sons Alex and Parker Audet; Rand Burroughs, wife Nancy, and sons William and Nicholas; Rebecca Curry, husband Jon and children Jackson and Brooke. Rachel also leaves her four siblings and many nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. Along with her busy family life, Rachel was an avid bird-watcher, puzzler and musician. She was always ready for a game or a rousing sing-along at a moment’s notice. Services will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Underhill, 7 Park Street, Underhill, Vt. There will be a reception following the service at the church. Interment will be held in the spring at the Town House Cemetery, Newbury Center, Vt., at the family’s convenience. In lieu of flowers, the…