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Obituary for Mark Andrew Raines

Mark Andrew  Raines
Raines, Mark Andrew;

Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, September 30, 2013, at the Freeport Health Centre, at the age of 58 years.

Loving husband of Katherine (nee Steffler) Raines for 12 years. Cherished father and step-father of Nicole Raines (Matthew), Matthew Steffler (Sarah), Nathan Rideout, Tyler Weber, Shandra Raines and Zackary Raines. Loving son of Pat Raines and the late Donald. Dear brother of Rozanne Doyle (Jim), Dawn Travers (Ed), Susan Hope, Michael Raines and Paul Raines (Tina).
Son-in-law of Ron and Christeena Steffler and brother-in-law of Cheryl Schultz (Al), Joe Steffler (Stephanie) and Melissa Steffler. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Mark has been employed at J.M. Schneider for 39 years and was a member of Stanley Park Community Church.

Mark's family will receive friends on Thursday, October 3, 2013 from 3-5 & 7-9 pm at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener (519-749-8467). A celebration of Mark's life will be conducted at 1:30 pm on Friday, October 4, 2013 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 54 Benton Street, Kitchener with Pastor John Pearce officiating. Reception to follow at the church. Private family interment at Williamsburg Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or Freeport Health Centre would be appreciated (cards available at the funeral home).

Visit www.henrywalser.com for Mark's memorial.
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