The death occurred peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit of the Western Hospital, Alberton, on Sunday, March 18, 2012, with his loving family by his side, of John James Rayner, beloved husband to Barbara (nee Mountain) Rayner of Alma, aged 78 years. Born at Greenmount, PEI on September 2, 1933, he was the son of the late Marshall and Dorothy (nee Gordon) Rayner.

Lovingly remembered by his children: Marlene (Reggie) MacKinnon of Hammonds Plains, N.S.; Eric of Fort McMurray, Alberta; and Leanne (Allan) Meggison of Mill River East. Cherished grandfather to Lorrina MacKinnon, Justin MacKinnon, Aleisha Meggison and Evan Meggison. Dear brother to Jean (late Eldon) MacArthur of Tyne Valley; Jessie Rayner of Summerside; Grace (Tom) Palmer of Oshawa, Ont.; Joyce (late Bud) Baglole of Wilmot; Elizabeth Rayner of Summerside; and Eva (Harold) MacDonald of Ontario. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Faye Rayner of Linkletter Road. He is also survived by his many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by a brother Eldon Rayner.

Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton. Visiting hours Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Resting at the funeral home until noon Wednesday, March 21, 2012, then to the Alberton Baptist Church for funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Pastor Ross Morrison officiating. Interment in the Alberton Baptist Cemetery, Greenmount.

As an expression of sympathy memorials to the Western Hospital (Palliative Care) or to the Alberton Baptist Cemetery Fund would be gratefully appreciated.