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Louise Rayner Obituary
Louise was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Lenta Potente. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Spencer Business College. Louise worked and lived in Canada and Texas, returning to Schenectady in 2001. Louise worked as a Sr. Keyboard Specialist for NYS Department of Civil Service in Albany, a career that she extremely enjoyed. Louise was a kind and gentle woman; and avid runner and a lover and cat rescuer.
She was predeceased by her sister, Delia Davies.
Louise is survived by her beloved husband, Keith N. Rayner; step-daughter, Meritt Rayner; several nieces and grand-nieces.
Services will be private.
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Dena M Humphrey
March 17, 2023
Keith I am so sorry I just heard about Louise I am so broken up I'm in shock I hope you're doing OK if you need anything ever please call me Dena
Lynn
March 6, 2023
Thank you Keith for making my aunt Louise so happy. Her life changed when she met you. My aunt was a sweet beautiful woman who was there when I needed her. Some of my funniest memories are with her. May the Lord comfort you.
Beverly Rodgers Pottala
March 2, 2023
Keith, sorry for the loss of your loved one, Louise.
May she Rest In Peace.
Sincerely, Beverly Rodgers Pottala
Karl Reynolds
March 1, 2023
Keith, I was so sorry to learn of Louise´s passing. She was a sweet and kind soul who always managed to bring along a ray of sunshine wherever she went.
Nick
February 28, 2023
Keith. So saddened to hear of Louise"s passing. She was a wonderful person and a joy to work with at CS. My condolences to you and yours.
Michael A. A Ricci
February 27, 2023
Keith,
Sorry for you and your family's loss.
Michael Ricci
Susan Smi
February 27, 2023
May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Paula Dunham
February 26, 2023
Keith- I´m so sad to hear of Louise´s passing. We had such fun during our girl outings with the CS lunch group.
Carol Benoit
February 26, 2023
I worked with Louise at civil service in the 80s.
She was a kind and sweet person.
Barbara Urban DePuy
February 25, 2023
Dear Keith,
We are very sorry to hear of Louise's passing. We always enjoying seeing and speaking to both of you in NYS Civil Service.
Carol and Barb Urban
Bill Gleason
February 25, 2023
Keith, I am saddened to hear of Louise's passing. May she rest in peace and make God hold you gently.
Susan Smi
February 25, 2023
My sincere condolences to my Uncle Keith for the loss of his beautiful wife. May she rest in peace.
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