RAYNER, Seifert Erskine
Passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, May 26, 2024. He spent his last hours in the company of his children; his sister, Verna; brotherin-law, Raigh; and his dear friend, Bert Wilcox. He can now go to rest with his lifelong partner and beautiful wife Dee Dee (Lillian O’donnell). Seifert, “Bud” to most who knew him, led a long and meaningful life, where he and Dee Dee spent most of it as stalwart members of the community of St. Eleanor’s. Seifert dedicated his life to his extended family and raised ve children. Seifert was also faithfully committed to his community wok and participation through the St. Eleanor’s Lion’s Club, and to his friend and employer, D.R. Morrison, with whom Seifert spent his entire working career, as did his father before him, and D.R.’S father before him, a truly generational Island relationship. Seifert is survived by his ve children, Dale, Janet, Erroll, Melanie, Marilynne; and also by his sister, Verna Callbeck; grandchildren, Michael, Justin, Alex, Daniel, Mark, Grant, Nicole, Hannah, Lila; and great-granddaughter, Nyah. Seifert was sadly predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Mathilda (nee Jeery) Rayner; sister, Norrma (Late Jack)lawson; granddaughter, Sara; and great-granddaughter, Taliyah. We all wish Seifert a peaceful and restful afterlife. He was a man who stood out in his community and will be remembered as a man with work-weathered hands, the smile of a Hollywood legend, and a heart of gold. Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home and Chapel, Alberton, for visitation Friday 2-4 p.m. Funeral Saturday from the E. Gerald Rooney Memorial Chapel at 11 a.m., Rev Ned Henthorne ociating. A private family service to follow at St. Peter’s Anglican Church cemetery. If so desired memorials to the Cancer Society or to St. Peter’s Anglican Church Memorial Fund would be gratefully appreciated. www. rooney .ca