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Benjamin Raynes
1921-2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Benjamin Raynes,
husband of the late Crissie (Bull) Raynes, announces his passing which
occurred on December 15, 2017 at Kingsway Care Centre.
Benjamin was born on February 5, 1921, in Saint John, NB and
was the son of the late Arthur and Janet (Clark)
Raynes.
Ben was a World War II Veteran. He served in England where he
met and married Crissie who was also a Veteran of World War II and
became a war bride. Ben worked many jobs before working as an engineer
on the Millidgeville Ferry then the Romeo and Juliet Ferry for 21
years, retiring in 1986.
Benjamin is survived by his children; Joan Sweet (John),
Kathleen Rolfe (Jim), Marjorie Murray (Douglas), Flo Ellis (Ron),
Benjamin Raynes, John Raynes (Barb), Margaret Anne Scott (Michael)
Donald Raynes (Holly), Dennis Raynes (Sherry), Ronald Raynes and
Sabrina Ebbett, 27 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 3 great
great grandchildren, brother kenneth Raynes and sister Mable Lawless.
Benjamin was predeceased by his sisters; Mae Moore, Muriel
(Alexander) Bishop, Helen Speight, Rena McKnight, Evelyn Raynes,
Barbara Raynes, brothers; Everett Raynes and Ralph
Raynes.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from
1:00 to 2:00 PM with a Legion Service beginning at 1:00 PM.
The Funeral Service will be held from Kennebecasis
Community Funeral Home Chapel, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis
(849-2119) following the visitation at 2:00 PM.
For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Heart and
Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be
appreciated.
www.kennebecasisfh.com

Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Benjamin Raynes 19212017.source

Death notice for the town of: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick

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