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Barbara Jean Heenie Raynes

Barbara Raynes Obituary

Barbara Jean Heenie Raynes, 78
SACO -- Barbara Jean Heenie Raynes, 78, of Saco, passed away on March 9, 2011, at her residence in Saco.
She was born in Gardiner on April 12, 1932, the daughter of Myron and Dorothy (Brown) Heenie. She was a graduate of Richmond High School and a post graduate of Morse High School.
In 1951, she married Warren E. Raynes in Bath and recently they celebrated their 59th Anniversary. She was a homemaker and moved to Saco in 1985.
She was a member of the Bangor Public Library for over 50 years. She had a special relationship with them where she reviewed their book purchases from year to year. She most recently worked for the Journal Tribune as a proof reader and various other positions for seven years.
She enjoyed reading animal books, novels and current events.
She was predeceased by her mother and father. Surviving are her husband of 59 years; a son, Jeffry Raynes and his wife Frances of Flemington, N.J., a daughter, Lisa R. Raynes of Biddeford; three grandchildren, Anna Dufour, Benjamin Dufour and his wife Jessica, Sam Rutka, two other grandchildren, Jim Boxmeyer, David Boxmeyer and his wife Kate; two great grandchildren, Henry and Dean Dufour, and three other great-grandchildren, Will, Abby and Owen.
In keeping with Barbara's wishes, there will be no services and burial will be private. Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St., Saco, are in charge of the arrangements.
Those planning on expression
of sympathy are asked to consider
a donation to:
The Animal Welfare Society
P.O. Box 43
West Kennebunk, Maine 04094

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Mar. 11, 2011.

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March 13, 2011

I am both sorry and shocked to hear the news of Mrs. Raynes (she will always be known as Mrs. Raynes to me). She was a very special person! You are all in my thoughts. Jody DiFrederico (Dover-Foxcroft

melinda rediker

March 13, 2011

dear raynes family, andrew and i send our deepest condolances on barbaras passing. hope you find peace in the knowledge she isnt suffering anylonger. we know you she will be missed. our prayers are with you! andrew and melinda rediker 7 lucillest.

Martha Jones-Haven

March 11, 2011

To the Raynes family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Wife,Mother and Grandmother. Hold your memories close and know that she is watching over all of you. I lost my Dad in January and I know how you all are feeling. Jeff, my Mom wanted me to let you know that she thinks of you often and would love to hear from you sometime..
Take Care!
The Jones/Haven families

Del Jakeman

March 11, 2011

I was very sorry to learn of Barbara's passing. May God rest her soul and comfort yours, Warren. We have many happy memories.

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