Brian Raynes Obituary

Brian Phillip Raynes passed on May 2, 2022, at the age of 89 in North Vancouver, British Columbia. He was born January 25, 1933, in Hamilton, New Zealand. After an early schooling in mechanical engineering, he immigrated to Canada at 21 years old, where he lived the rest of his life in North Vancouver. He was an ironworker for 40 years but his true passion was the sea. Brian built boats, fixed boats, and lived boats. He travelled the world with the love of his life, Lily, always making sure to capture their adventures with his trusty camera. Being with his friends and family, sharing a song and a laugh, these were the moments Brian lived for. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lily Raynes; his children Barry Raynes, Myette Raynes, Marijean Day, and Janice Graham; and grandchildren Dylan Halldorson, Brianna Raynes, Rory Crowle, Neaqueah Lechinsky-Day, Devon and Landon Graham.Brian will be remembered on May 13, 2022 at the Boal Chapel (1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC) at 2:00 pm.