Ray Rines Obituary
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June 5, 1967-September 14, 2025
Ray R Rines, 58 of Bath, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025.
He was born in Wiscasset, Maine, the son of Benjamin Rines Sr. and Virginia Butler Rines and graduated from Wiscasset High School, Class of 1985.
Ray worked at BIW where he was an Insulation Installer. Ray was an amazing house painter and loved creating and working with his hands.
He was a lover of all things musical, whether it was going to concerts, playing with his old band, The Generics, or simply playing the guitar and writing songs for fun. He loved a good laugh and watching MASH, Seinfeld and Family Guy. No matter what side you were on, Ray was always up for a lively political debate. Ray was also an avid sports fan, especially the Boston Red Sox and Patriots; he always enjoyed a good game of Adult Softball with his friends and was on All-star teams and won 2 State Championship trophies.
Ray loved his family above all and had special bonds with his nieces and nephews. Yet, nothing gave him more pride and joy than watching his children grow and telling everyone of a new accomplishment they had achieved.
He was predeceased by his parents, and his brother Peter Rines.
He is survived by his 4 Children Andrew Lincoln, Damon Lincoln, Brooke Lincoln, Christopher Lincoln and their mother Kristy Lincoln, sister Pamela Soule, brothers Larry Rines and Sister-in-law Carolann Rines, Robert Rines and partner Sue Varney, Benjamin Rines Jr., Mark Rines and Sister-in-Law Lori Rines. Also deeply missed by his nieces and nephews.
We deeply appreciate all the kind thoughts, prayers and comforting visits everyone extended. Special thanks to Christopher Leavitt for your unwavering care and support of our family and especially Ray through all the years. You are loved.
A graveside service at Greenlawn Cemetery in Wiscasset will be held for Family and Friends on Sunday October 5, 2025 at 3pm.
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