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Our Maritime Ties
Minnie Cora Strang
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1. Minnie Cora Strang was born 10 Oct 1897, Cape Wolfe, Lot 7, Prince Edward Island, Canada; died Apr 1977, Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Other Events:
- Census: 1911, Lot 7, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada
- Census: 15 Apr 1930, Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
- Residence: Apr 1977, Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Notes:
Census:
10 in 1911 census
Census:
32 in 1930 censusMinnie married Robert Henry Rayner CA 1919. Robert was born 6 Jun 1887, Knutsford, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 29 Mar 1978, , Cobb, Georgia, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Helen Rayner
was born CA 1926, , , Massachusetts, United States; died 25 Dec 2003/2004.
- 3. Kenneth R Rayner
was born 20 Nov 1926, Medford, , Massachusetts, United States; died 21 Jan 2012.
- 4. Wendall Robert Rayner
- 5. Marion Esther Rayner
was born 17 Mar 1931, Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 5 Sep 1990, , Cobb, Georgia, United States.
- 6. Jeanette Rayner
Generation: 2
2. Helen Rayner (1.Minnie1) was born CA 1926, , , Massachusetts, United States; died 25 Dec 2003/2004.
Other Events:
- Residence: , , Massachusetts, United States
- Census: 15 Apr 1930, Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
3. Kenneth R Rayner (1.Minnie1) was born 20 Nov 1926, Medford, , Massachusetts, United States; died 21 Jan 2012.
Other Events:
- Misc: had family, gddau m. an Egyptian
- Occupation: , , Connecticut, United States; clergyman
- Census: 15 Apr 1930, Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation: Jun 1953, West Acton, , Massachusetts, United States; Ministry
- Misc: Jan 2012; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
- Obituary: 22 Jan 2012, Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; MetroWest Daily News
Notes:
Obituary:
Obituary
The Rev. Kenneth R. Rayner, 85, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. He was the husband of Jo Ann (Baucher) Rayner, to whom he was married for 58 years. He was born in Medford on Nov. 20, 1926, the son of the late Robert and Minnie (Strang) Rayner, and lived much of his young life in Boxborough. He graduated from Littleton High School and then went on to receive degrees from Providence Bible School, Taylor University and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Rev. Rayner pastored four churches: The Martin Pond Union Baptist Church in North Reading, The First Baptist Church of Chester, Vt., The First Baptist Church of Fairfield, Conn., and The First Baptist Church of Braintree. He was affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA for many years. An avid gardener and accomplished carpenter, he also enjoyed a good game of golf. He was also fortunate to visit many other countries as well as areas in the U.S. In his retirement, he was a volunteer chaplain at the Marlborough Hospital for several years, preached at a number of churches as a supply pastor, and served as an interim pastor at three churches. Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons, Brent Rayner and his wife, Bev Bowker Rayner, of Lexington, Kurt Rayner and his girlfriend, Patti Frattaroli, of Framingham, Jed Rayner and his wife, Betsy, of Tewksbury, Reid Rayner and his wife, Dawn, of Kollweiler Germany; one brother, Robert Wendell Rayner of Del City, Okla.; one sister, the Rev. Jeannette Tagg of Dublin, Va.; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of Braintree, 594 Washington St., Braintree. Burial will be private. Visiting hours are Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the William R. Short and Son Funeral Home (www.shortfuneral.com), 95 West Main St., Marlborough. Memorial gifts and contributions may be made to the church or organization of one's choice, or the Metro- West Hospice, 85 Lincoln St., Framingham, MA 01702.Kenneth married Jo Ann Baucher [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. Brent Rayner
- 8. Kurt Rayner
- 9. Jed Rayner
- 10. Reid Rayner
4. Wendall Robert Rayner (1.Minnie1)
5. Marion Esther Rayner (1.Minnie1) was born 17 Mar 1931, Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 5 Sep 1990, , Cobb, Georgia, United States.
Other Events:
- Misc: either she or Buddy died of cancer
- Misc: three daughters
- Residence: Florida or Ohio
Marion married Morrill Goodwin Sprague 3 Jun 1950, West Acton, , Massachusetts, United States. Morrill was born 14 Aug 1928, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States; died 27 Dec 2000, Douglasville, , Georgia, United States. [Group Sheet]
6. Jeanette Rayner (1.Minnie1)
Jeanette — Stanley Edward Tagg. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Rondi Tagg
- 12. Kristen Tagg
- 13. Jonathan Rayner Tagg
- 11. Rondi Tagg
Generation: 3
7. Brent Rayner (3.Kenneth2, 1.Minnie1)
Brent — Bev Bowker. [Group Sheet]
8. Kurt Rayner (3.Kenneth2, 1.Minnie1)
9. Jed Rayner (3.Kenneth2, 1.Minnie1)
Jed — Betsy ?. [Group Sheet]
10. Reid Rayner (3.Kenneth2, 1.Minnie1)
Reid — Dawn ?. [Group Sheet]
11. Rondi Tagg (6.Jeanette2, 1.Minnie1)
Rondi — ? Adi. [Group Sheet]
12. Kristen Tagg (6.Jeanette2, 1.Minnie1)
Kristen — ? Buchanan. [Group Sheet]
13. Jonathan Rayner Tagg (6.Jeanette2, 1.Minnie1)
Jonathan — Robin ?. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. Brianna Tagg
- 15. Michael Tagg
- 16. Leah Tagg
- 17. Noah Tagg
- 18. Chloe Tagg
- 14. Brianna Tagg