Family of Rachel Booth, 38, reveal cash from fundraiser will go to her sons and charity ‘close to their hearts'
Police tragically recovered Rachel's body from a lake in Oakmere, Cheshire, on Monday.
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Police had deployed sniffer dogs and diving squads to find the mum-of-three after she disappeared in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Rachel, 38, was last seen at Sandiway Garage in Northwich, Cheshire, where she bought wine and milk after a 45-minute run.
She had entered the Shell petrol station on the A556 shortly before vanishing at around 3.50am.
A spokeswoman for Cheshire Police confirmed the body had been formally identified as Rachel on Tuesday.
Her heartbroken family released a statement after the tragic discovery.
The moving tribute read: "As a family we would also like to offer our sincere thanks and appreciation to all the services and business that supported Cheshire Police and their officers during the search for Rachel.
"Rachel, who was known to us as Helena, was a cherished member of our family.
"She was a guiding light whose strengths love, and devotion touched us all.
"Her kindness was constant and her presence a strength to everyone she knew, a loving mother, wife, daughter and sister who can never be replaced but always present in our hearts."
A GoFundMe has now been set up to help support Rachel's husband Carl, and their three sons Alfie, Archie and Ronnie.
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The post, written by friend Mike Jones, reads: "Rachel tragically leaves behind her loving husband, Carl, and their three beloved sons — Alfie, Archie, and Ronnie. In this time of deep sorrow, we are reaching out to ask for your support in helping her family.
"Any funds will be placed into a trust fund for her three young boys.
"In addition, the family has expressed their wish to donate a portion of the proceeds to a charity close to their hearts — one that supports individuals and families affected by ADHD.
"Your generosity, no matter how big or small, will make a lasting difference and is deeply appreciated.
"Thank you for helping us give Rachel the beautiful farewell she deserves and for supporting her family during this heartbreaking time."
The GoFundMe has a £7,500 target and has so far raised £5,168.
Timeline of Rachel Booth's disappearance
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Rachel's family reported her missing in the early hours of Saturday morning when she failed to return home from a jog.
3.50am
Rachel is seen on CCTV at a Shell petrol station on the A556.
This is nearly seven miles away from her home.
She was wearing black leggings and a black top.
Staff said she came in from a 45 minute jog to buy wine and milk, and nothing seemed amiss.
3.55am
A local family believe they saw Rachel walk past their house after leaving the petrol station, where she bought wine and milk.
July 20
Police begin searching by a holiday park as they believe Rachel may have travelled there.
They have deployed sniffer dogs to help with the desperate search.
Underwater search teams were recruited to help scour the waters for Rachel.
July 21
A body is found by Cheshire Police.
Cops said that formal identification is yet to take place but the body is believed to be that of Rachel.
July 22
Cheshire Police confirm that the body found is Rachel Booth following formal identification.
Cops said Rachel's family continue to be supported by specialist officers from Cheshire Police.
Cheshire Police added: "We are liaising with the family to see if they wish to issue a tribute and any update will be supplied in due course."
This comes after police confirmed there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances regarding Rachel's death.
A file will be prepared for the coroner in due course.
People in Barnton, where Rachel lived, were rocked by the tragedy.
In the Premier store on the main road, Raj Kaur, 30, exclusively told The Sun: "We have all been praying for her.
"She is in everyone's thoughts here and we all wanted her to be found safe and well.
"It's so very, very sad. She had three children - it's such a sad time now."
A member of staff at Sandiway Garage told The Sun that Rachel had bought milk and wine before disappearing.
Issac Carolan, 19, said: "I spoke to my colleague who had served her on Saturday morning.
"She bought milk and wine and jogged 45 minutes away.
Isaac added: "But it didn't seem weird, she didn't seem disturbed or flustered."
During the search, Cheshire cops had been spotted at the Wild Shore Delamere water sports park in Northwich.
The force closed the local holiday attraction as part of their investigation.
Police had also deployed sniffer dogs in a bid to find the missing 38-year-old.
Divers and specialist underwater search teams were also seen at the holiday park.
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