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Lawrence Edward "Laurie" RAYNER

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Abraham's Funeral Home

366-374 Devon St East

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Lawrence RAYNER Obituary

Passed peacefully at home on Monday 13th April 2026, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Corinne for 54 years. Cherished father of Gwen (New Plymouth). Loved grandfather of Alex and Tamara (New Plymouth), and great-grandfather of Fred (Karma). Father of Allan (Melbourne) and family. Well-loved by his siblings, nieces, and nephews. All messages may be sent to 'The Rayner Family', c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices A service for Laurie will be held at The Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon Street East, New Plymouth on Friday 17th April 2026 at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.
Published by Taranaki Daily News from Apr. 14 to Apr. 16, 2026.

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Karyn Edgcombe

Yesterday

Treasured Uncle of Karyn and David, Great Uncle of Cassey and James, Jordyn and Josh, and Max. Loved and respected Brother and Brother-in-law of the late Bruce and Elizabeth Rayner. Laurie we will miss you so much... not just your great yarns but you loved hearing what we were all up to. Big hugs and sympathy too for Margaret, Ted , Ken and their families. Corrine you are also a legend hun you always had his back xx

Frank Finnigan

April 15, 2026

Laurie, you were a legend in your own time. Your dedication to work, motivation, uncompromising standards, loyalty etc were beyond reproach. Thank you on behalf of McKechnie Management of the past.
Sincere sympathy and condolences to Corinne and family.
Frank & Philippa Finnigan.

Dingo Smith

April 15, 2026

Condolences to Laurie family i worked at MCK in the main store Always remembered his pipe. A lovely & great man
Ben Smith

alex rayner

April 14, 2026

Fly high my loved pa bear save me a cold 1 at the big bar in the sky untill we sit down for a smoke again love ya grandad alex and tamara

Graeme & Helen Sullivan

April 14, 2026

Condolences to Corinne and family at this sad time. Laurie was a great friend and workmate at McKechnies. Graeme Sullivan Queensland Australia.

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