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Dale Raines Obituary

Dale Joseph Raines, 60, formerly of Alburtis, died at his home in Albrightsville. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Carlton R. and Kathleen (Dunbar) Raines. Dale graduated from Emmaus High School. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and served as a machine gunner in Beirut as a member of the Multinational Force in Lebanon during the Lebanese Civil War. He worked for many years as a security guard for a variety of businesses and hospitals in the Lehigh Valley. Surviving along with his parents, Kathleen and Carlton, are his brothers Jeffrey J., Jason J. and Carlton J. Raines and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a brother Robert J. (Bobby) Raines. Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Morning Call on Nov. 21, 2023.

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Janet Haggerty

November 24, 2023

So Sorry

The Mahmde Family

November 22, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Jennifer Kovach

November 21, 2023

Carlton, Kathleen, and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Jennifer, David, Nathaniel, Bryton, & Gracelyn Kovach

Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.

November 21, 2023

"A marine has passed away today." You have secured your final beachhead. You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation“s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.

justine bower

November 21, 2023

To the Raines Family,
Our deepest sympathy, Dale was truly a great person and we thank him for his service to our country.
Sincerely,
The Bower Family

Sue Mueller

November 21, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Prayers are offered for you and your son.
Jim & Sue Mueller

Elaine Stoudt

November 21, 2023

To the Raines family I am deeply sorry for your loss and my prayers are with everyone

Grateful

November 20, 2023

Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

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