ROBERT ‘BLAIR’ RAYNER
In Loving Memory of Rayner, Robert”Blair” 80 years.
It is with great sorrow
that we sa y goodbye to a great
gentle soul. Blair passed peacefully on
Februa ry 24, 2019. Beloved husband
of Annette Bolduc. Son of Roy Rayner
and Nora Rayner (nee Bailey) (predece
ased). Born and r aised on Manitoulin
Isla nd. Blair spent m uch of his working l ife in
Sudbury before moving to Elliot Lake where he eventually
retired. Blair was kind, generous, and a good friend to many.
Brother of Jim (pre-deceased) (wife Leah), Noreen (husband
Doug Croft (pre-deceased). Loving father of daughters
Marilyn Rayner (Wally Stukaylo), Sharon Gilchrist (Bob),
Brenda Leet (John) Patricia Holmes (Wally), Jody Maechtel
(Andrew), and his step-children, Mike Bolduc (Francine),
Sue Bolduc, Guy Bolduc (Jennifer), Denis Bolduc, Andre
Bolduc (Mary). Blair leaves behind his sister, sister-in-law
, many g randchildren an d great-g randchildren, as well as
many beloved life friends that knew and loved him to cherish
his memory. Blair enjoyed having fun, making someone
smile came easy for him. H e loved the outdoors, fishi ng,
hunting and working around his home in Elliot Lake during
his retirement. A special recognition for the service and care
given by the staff at the Saint Joseph’s Hospital the doctors
and medical personnel who worked timelessly with Blair in
the last fe w years. To these peop le and the s taff at The
Manor…A Big Thank You! At Blair’s request there will be
no visitation or service. Cremation and arrangements entrusted
to Alternative Funeral Services in Elliot Lake, followed
by a private Celebration of Life in the future to be
held by the family. He will be missed but never forgotten.
