Book of Memories for Bernard Eugene Raynes

Condolence From Peggy and Bob Nelson

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:04:47 EDT

Dear Eleanor and Family, So sorry to hear about Bernie, he was a very special friend and such a joy to be around. Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish our memories forever. Love, Peggy and Bob47

Condolence From PAT jOHNSTON (Dailey)

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:17:37 EDT

Dear Eleanor and Family so sorry for your loss Bernard was a very special person to everyone who met him .

Story shared: The first time I met Bernard

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:11:44 EDT

The first time i met Bernard i was 19. We were at Lou Stockfords cottage on a Blue Fin picnic (scuba diving club). Someone introduced Bernard to me and he stood up and there was his hat on the stool he had been sitting on.What a sense of humor he had. I remember the story he told about leaving Canada, after they had been on vacation,he was asked if he had anything to declare.He said no and started on his way, put on the brakes and backed up. He said "I do have something to declare" I declare I had a good time! So glad I had a chance to know Bernard.

Story shared: A Fond Farewell from the Four D’s

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 09:57:08 EDT

Dad…..It’s hard to believe you have passed and gone on to be with our heavenly father. It seems just like yesterday we were kids helping you build the Irene Alton in our back yard. All four of us helped you in our own way, knowing that you were providing for your family. The 57’ keel, which laid in our back yard for years, served as a great s...tand for target practice as we tried to knock off cans with our BB gun. Who knew Mom was such a sharp shooter. As we grew up, you showed us your love of the sea by sailing in Owls Head harbor on our little sailboat named the “4 D’s. You loved to hear us all scream (not in joy) and Mom would say calmly and quietly “Bernard” as you let the wind fill her sails and tilt us to one side until we were inches from the sea. You taught us how to drive before we were legally allowed, (and it had to be a standard shift). Little did we know that the real reason for teaching us to drive so early was so that we could deliver lobster traps down to the shore for our grandfather….Grampy Raynes…which entailed us backing up onto Pete Reed’s Wharf to deliver our load. We’ll never forget how we were often awakened by a whistled tune up the stairs and we knew there was oatmeal that would “stick to our ribs” waiting for us, how we all had to be quiet at 6:20 at night so you could hear the weather report(on channel 6), how you climbed up on the roof for us to turn the antenna to make the TV come in better, and who can forget all the fun we had on those summer boat trips, with 40 or so family and friends on the “freshly” painted Irene Alton. We tested your patience in our younger years, and probably even more as we got older, but through it all you supported us with your love, generosity, kindness, understanding, and of course your sense of humor. You risked your life for us on the open ocean, and we can’t tell you how very much we missed you while you were gone, and how much we enjoyed your company while you were home. Although you are no longer with us in body, your spirit lives strong in each one of us. You and Mom’s legacy will continue on with our children and their children. Thank you Dad for making us laugh. Thank you Dad for loving us so much. Thank you Dad for all the good times we have had together…..we will miss you. Love always and forever….Your Four D’s….. Deanna, Dawn, Denise, and Delisa Also known under our family Christmas tree as 1, 2, 3 & 4

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Thu, 18 Jul 2013 09:49:46 EDT

Condolence From Sharon Daniels Clesowich

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 05:04:47 EDT

Dear Eleanor and Family. Sharing in your sorrow at the loss of someone so dear. Keeping you in our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers. Sending our love.

Condolence From Tommy Gaines

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:34:45 EDT

Dear Dawn, Steve, Olivia and Lilly, My deepest sympathies to all of you for your loss. Please know your Queen of Peace family is praying for you all. Much Love.

Condolence From Missy & Russ Stevens

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 21:11:25 EDT

Dear Mrs. Raynes and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Please know our family will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Russ and Missy Stevens

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Mon, 15 Jul 2013 16:43:21 EDT

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