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EILEEN FRANCES RAYNE obituary, Rockland, MA

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Oct. 9, 2025

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EILEEN RAYNE Obituary

RAYNE, Eileen Frances (Reilly) Of Rockland, formerly of Quincy, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. She was 80. She was born in Brighton to Elizabeth T. (McHale) and Patrick J. Reilly. She grew up in Brighton and graduated from St. Columbkille High School. A devoted matriarch and loyal friend, Eileen possessed a quiet strength that was beautifully balanced by her sharp wit and warm sense of humor. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Michael Kirwin Rayne. Devoted mother to Michael K. Rayne (Kristen) of Quincy, Kim Marie Moran (late Bernie) of Pembroke, James P. Rayne (Wendy) of Westport, and Stephen Rayne of Rockland. Adoring grandmother of seven grandchildren. Loving sister to Patricia Clifford of Braintree. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth T. (McHale) and Patrick J. Reilly; and siblings, Theresa O'Donnell, Rev. Thomas J., Maureen E., and James Reilly. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the Visiting Hours on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 4-8 PM, in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM, on Friday, October 10, 2025, prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Quincy, at 10 AM. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Donations in memory of Eileen may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. For directions and online condolences, please see www.Keohane.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8, 2025.

Memorial Events
for EILEEN RAYNE

Oct

9

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Keohane Funeral Home

785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

Oct

10

Celebration of Life

9:15 a.m.

Keohane Funeral Home

785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

Oct

10

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Ann’s Church

757 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

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Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

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Dear Rayne family, Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on your (and ours) all-too-difficult loss. Your parents battled mightily and bravely, and that should bring you comfort and pride. They are together now as they have been from their beginning .With sadness and hope that their love and memories will help to comfort you..Jeff Moreno and Family

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