RAYNES, GEORGE ARTHUR - The death of George Arthur "Artie" Raynes, age 43, of Saint John, NB, husband of Melissa (Nason) Raynes, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. He was born in Saint John, NB, the son of Bud and Evelyn (Durley) Raynes. He is survived by daughters, Jessica Raynes, Robyn Raynes, Brooklyn Raynes, Memphis Raynes, Kayla Raynes; son, Zayne Raynes; grandchildren Eddie and Kenneddi Lynn; sisters, Amanda Raynes, Rebecca Raynes, Sherry Crawford and her husband Todd; brothers, Jamie Raynes and his wife Tammy, Budd Raynes and his wife Sue; step mother Christina; several nieces and nephews.
He is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, with visiting on Monday from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral service will be held from Reid’s Funeral Home Chapel, at 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. A reception will follow at Melissa’s home, 130 Simpson Drive, Saint John. Donations to a Living Memorial would be appreciated. Condolences to the family may be made through www.reidsfh.com