Obituary of Mary Jane Raynes

Surrounded by her family, Mary Jane Raynes (Whipple) passed peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital, on August 16, 2020, after a brief illness.

The Daughter of Fred and Minnie Jean (McCaul) Whipple, Mary spent her life living in Saint John. Mary was known for her kind heart and strong spirit. Her love was fierce and unconditional. It was an honour to be called her family or friend. You could often find Mary winning at Texas Hold ‘EM or yelling BINGO! 

Mary is predeceased by her husband Harry Raynes, brothers Kayedon, Malcom, Coster, and Freddi Whipple, sister Gloria Speight, son Troy Raynes, step-sister Shirley, step-brothers Wesley and Eric Driscoll; and step-mother Murielle. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Arnold Raynes, Cindy Griffin (Ken), Mark Raynes (Brenda), Eric Raynes (Christine), Kelly Hurley (Brian) and Tammy Parker; as well as her sisters Vivian Walsh, Susan McGibbon (Alec), Marcia Mason (Jim) and Patsy Kennedy-Whipple (Tony). She will be dearly missed by her 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside Celebration of Life will be held at Greenwood Cemetery on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 1 PM. In keeping with the protocols in place due to Covid 19, those attending are kindly asked to please bring a mask and practice social distancing. Donations can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Remembrances may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com.