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Marc J. Rayner
BILLERICA – Marc J. Rayner, age32, died Saturday from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
He was born in Arlington, August 23, 1977 a son of James and Nancy (Moskaluk) Rayner and was a lifelong Billerica resident.
Marc was a graduate of Shawsheen Valley Technical High School class of 1996 and was a member of Teamsters local #25 employed as a driver for Preston Trucking. Most recently he was employed as a plumber and HVAC technician for the James Devaney Corporation and was also managing partner for Boston Party Tours.
His family remembers him as a kind, gentle, loving and a hard working young man.
His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed the Red Sox, snowmobiling, golfing, and riding his Harley.
Besides his parents he is survived by one sister, Laura Micciche and her husband Shawn of Naples, FL; two brothers, Michael Rayner and Matthew Rayner and his wife Kristine all of Billerica; his Maternal grandmother Marie Rayner of Naples ME. He is also survived by his beloved nieces and nephew Sabrina, Kassidy and Nicholas Micciche. He is also survived by his longtime girlfriend Sara Swift of Billerica and loved by his many friends and extended family.
Marc Rayner
RAYNER – Of Billerica, July 17, accidentally, Marc J. Rayner. Visiting hours will be held Saturday July 24, at SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd. Billerica from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. A Celebration of his Life will follow at the Billerica Irish American Club beginning at 6 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation One Bullfinch Place, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114
Guestbook Entries
uncle marc,
you were the best! I still to this day think of the times my family has had with you. we miss you very much,and dont you forget that!!!! see you up there!!!!! : ( !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love you always,
your niese kassidy!!!!!<3
Words can not ever explain how effected every one is from this loss..
From the first day we first actually spoke, I was at your house asking about a car in the driveway. Didn’t actually know you then but you were speaking to me like you knew me since we were born. Your motorcycle was the only bike I have felt comfortable on other then mine, it wasn’t the bike itself, it was your demeanor Marc you had that effect with EVERTHING and EVERYONE you came across. I have always known you as calm, poised, and always relaxed. Reading all these comments brings back more memories. I will always remember you with that corny laugh “HA HA” and an endless smile.
The world is worst off without you but heaven is an even better place with you there.
Rest In Peace Marc
Till we meet again
I will always remeber the time me, you and Bob went golfing at Overlook and you managed to hit the building behind the tee box with your drive ( I believe it hit a tree and bounced back at us). The whole day no matter how much your drive sliced you still had a smile on your face and made me laugh. I feel privledged to have known you and to still be a part of the great group of friends you leave behind. I know for sure they will never let you be fogotten and I will do my part in helping them keep your memory alive. Rest In peace Marc.
I didnt know Marc or the Rayner family but my heart goes out to them in this horrible time. No family should have to go through the hurt and pain that the Rayner family is going through now. From what I read from all the comments made by Marc’s friends he was a great guy!! I know he will be missed! RIP Marc!!!
Marc- I remember meeting you in high school, we never really hung out until recently. I can remember thinking to myself that I thought you were a stand up guy! I envied and respected you. We weren’t very close but I am definitley going to miss buddy!
marc, I never know what to say at times like this so I will leave you with an Irish Blessing:
May the roads rise to meet you,
May the winds be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
the rains fall soft upon your fields,
and until we meet again.
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
Rest in Peace friend.
I only met Marc a couple of times over the years at but was always struck by how sincere his smile was. I was lucky enough to have hung out with him and his friends on a few occasions and got to witness the amazing love that such a large group of people share for one another. The majority of us are lucky if we have one or two people to call true friends, but its obvious from all the words of love on here that he had many. My heart breaks for his friends and family who are dealing with the pain of losing such an amazing person. But if life is to be measured by friendships and love, then Marc lived his life to the fullest. Rest easy Marc and keep smiling down on those who love you.
Marc, They say that God only takes the good ones early, and in your case this is so true. We shared so many comon interests like work, snowmobiles, motorcycles, friends and more, and I now look back at all those times I shared with you and realize what a great friend you were. You were a person who never took a day for granted and could always make me laugh with one of your stories. Our trips up to Jackman, Montreal, into Boston or just hanging at your shop and talking are times I will always cherish and always remember. I’m so glad you were a part of my life, and it was an honor to call you a friend. Even though you are gone, I will always remember you and your smile. Save a spot for the boyz up there…….rest easy my friend.
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Marc, I didn’t know u that well, other than graduating from the Tech with u, our paths crossed a few times since high school at parties and such….. but in the few times I saw u I never once saw u without a smile. I know how close all you guys are and I know how sorely u’ll be missed. After reading these posts before mine I can honestly say we lost one of the good ones, and way too soon at that. My heart & prayers go our to your family and all your friends in this tough time. Rest in Peace Marc, if we’re as lucky as you, maybe one day we’ll all meet up again……
Well it was always my brother and Rayner when I would see you, I’ll miss that happy smile and friendly hug. Marc you will alway be in everyones hearts, it’s just so hard to understand why things happen to good people. We’ll Miss You Greatly… R.I.P.
There are so many memories of my childhood and the best of them involve my good friend Marc Rayner. Whether it was street hockey in front of Sully’s (banging our sticks as “Elvis” drove by), riding bikes all over the town during the summer so one of us might get the chance to actually kiss a girl, or maybe driving around in his car because he was the first of us to get a license, whatever it was were doing it was always more fun because Marc was there. He has a kind man and always there for you. Although, the circumstances of life added time and distance between us, Marc always was and will forever be in my heart. I do not know if you ever have friends like the ones you have when you are twelve years old. The future seemed like forever and there was never a thought that things would change. Marc Rayner was simply one of the best people I have ever come across in my lifetime, and I will miss him always. The world lost a one of the good one’s way too soon when we lost Marc. My heart goes out to the Rayner family is this unspeakably difficult time. Nothing can bring him back, but he will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace my friend.
Marc I was to young to remember meeting you cause you were always my older brothers friend but sometime along the way (I cant remember when) you stopped being just my older brothers friend to me and became my friend. After 9 years working beside you I cant begin to tell the stories of all the great, funny and stupid stuff we did.
But there is something I know for sure, there will never be another boiler room or attic I crawl into that you wont cross my mind, and there is only a handful of people that have the privilege to say that, and I’m proud to say that I am one of them. So much to say and I just cant find the words but Devaney, friendship and cheez-its will never be the same (everybody knows about the cheez-its). I’ll do my best to help Matt and keep all the good things and smiles you showed everyone going. Thanks for being my friend Marc.
I wanted to take a minute to express my heartfelt condolences to all of Marc’s family and friends…..
Although I only met Marc once, which was at my brother Den’s funeral this past January, I knew he was a special guy before that. While my brother was sick, Marc would often call him to see how he was doing and he’d always have Den smiling while they chatted. I was so touched by the fact that Marc cared so much about my brother but as I read your comments, I see that was who he was, just an incredibly kind and loving soul. Denny was so fond of Marc…so much so that I’m sure he was right there with his arms stretched out to greet Marc into the next world~
To all of his Family and Dear Friends, I pray that the journey you all had with Marc throughout the years will lighten the grief and sadness that weighs heavy on your heart. Hang onto the memories for Marc will always be with you!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all and especially Matt during this very sad and difficult time. xoxo
marc knowing you since you were about 4 years old and watching you grow up and become a great gentleman worker and friend you will be missed but never forgotten you inspired a lot of people and will continue to do so
Marc, I met you when we were 6 years old in Kindergarten and through all the years that I’ve known you, you have truly been one of the nicest guys that I have ever met. Someone that every one of us loved to hang out with. I have so many memories of us growing up… Schooldays, The sand pits, firework mishaps, clubby shirts, and dirtbike adventures, and not to mention probably 100 parties throughout the years. We have shared some great times! Even when we were away from each other for a while, we always picked right back up where we left off and never skipped a beat. You were a mans man, but you had a kindness in your soul that will never be forgotten. You were a great guy and friend, It was a great honor to know you and share so many good times! You will be missed by all of us that loved you and never forgotten! Rest in peace Marc… until we all meet again.
I can’t pinpoint the first time we met, but some time in the shiny shirt days of the late 90s you became one of my closest friends. There will always be so many fun and crazy memories to hold in my heart and I’ll forever cherish the times we had together. I will never again hear Shania Twain without seeing your face, in particular, the time we rode up to Bike Week together in your truck and you blared “I Feel Like a Woman” in heavy traffic while you sang along and Sully slept in the back. Our trips to the Bar Room and Friday Adventure Fun Nights feel like they were just yesterday. I can see you smiling and I still hear your laugh – I don’t think I’ll ever forget your laugh. You’re the one who taught me that I should get out of the car and look to see if something is sticking through the front of it when I turn the a/c on and it only heat comes out. Turns out – there probably is. I’ll miss the days of visiting you guys at the garage while you and Matt worked and I’d bring back lunch and we’d sit – well, I’d sit, and we would catch up on all the latest news on each other – and everyone else. There are just so many things… I can’t name them all. I’m a better person for having known you, Marc and I’ll never forget you. My heart is broken but I take solace in knowing that you’re an angel. You were already one here. I miss you. Love you. Rest easy.
I feel privelaged to have know such a great person… my deepest and most hearfelt condolences to all who were lucky to have you in their lives <3
Ever since we started dating, I’ve always told Gary how lucky he is to have such an incredible group of friends, and that you have all stayed so close throughout the years. You welcomed me to the group from the very beginning and every time we came back to Massachusetts, you always greeted me with a big hug. I feel lucky to have known you and thankful that you were there for Gary through high school and beyond. Your love of life and devotion to your friends is an inspiration to us all. Marc, you will truly be missed, but you will live on because you are loved so much by so many people. Godspeed.
I had only met Marc a few times over the years, but heard so much about him from Marylou.
It’s easy to see from all the tributes just what a wonderful person and friend he was.
I am so sorry that his life has been cut so short, and that he will not be able to go on and accomplish everything he wanted to do.
I am also so sorry that everyone must now go on without him – I know how hard that will be.
I pray that his family has some solace in knowing how loved their son and brother was.
He will always be in your hearts and minds and nothing can take that away.
Please stay strong for each other.
im very sorry to yr family and close friends during this time…i was a fellow graduate from the class of “96″… did know u during the 4 years at the tech …rest in peace marc..
Marc, I can’t believe that your gone. I remember you pulling into the hair salon on your bike and coming in always smiling and talking about the party bus and you were so proud. Every time I think of you my eyes completely water. My whole heart goes out to you and your family. You will be missed forever and thought of everyday. I wish I could have done anything for you to still be with us. I am sorry I couldn’t. You will be loved very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will see you one day again.. look over all of us. Love ya. Oxox
We will miss you .Your are a great guy and was taking from us way to soon and will always b in our hearts. Rest in peace you will always b remembered .
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Marc, you were truly an exceptional person. You always took the time to make every person feel special, from intently listening to what someone has to say to going out of your way to be there for those around you. You made me feel a part of the group from the moment I met Joe over 6 years ago. I always saw you giving your all, and working tirelessly along with Joe and Matt to build the bus company. I was so proud of you guys. You did it. The three of you made such an amazing balance of ability and skill. I remember when I popped by the first bus, when you guys were building it yourselves. You got a kick out of Joe trying to use the tools. The friendly banter and occasional disagreements, but yet through it all you had a friendship that would transend time. We enjoyed all the good times with you…the Red Sox games, nights out, and more. You were always smiling, and clearly enjoyed every minute that life had to offer. It is so difficult seeing Joe so heart broken. You meant the world to him. Life will never be the same without you Marc. I can’t believe you are gone. Rest in Peace.
I met Marc at my son’s surprise 30th birthday last year. I am glad that I had the opportunity to meet him.
This Guest book is a wonderful idea — very classy! Sharing your happy moments, stories and memories of Marc will help heal the ‘hole’ you are feeling right now.
Having friendships is a true gift, which we should never take for granted. We need to appreciate each other everyday, as we never know when a sudden change of events will take our friend(s) away from us.
As a mother, words cannot express my feelings for your loss.
My sincere, heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with all of you. Marc will eternally live in your heart and soul.
Everytime I think of you I can hear your voice and your stupid laugh with that big goofy smile across you face. You were always too good for this place, I just never thought you’d leave so soon. We can all sit here and feel sorry for ourselves for lossing you but I feel sorry for all of those people who didnt know you. They are the ones who really lost out on knowing such an amazing friend. Our time together may have been short but “the crew” did it up pretty big. No one can say that you didnt live a good happy life full of laughter, good times and even greater friends. You will be sorely missed..
Thanx for the memories friend.. Rest Easy Marc <3
Never knew mark without a smile on his face, truely one of the nicest people I ever had the privelage of knowing, respectful and kind to anyone and everyone, RIP mark you are one of a kind.
Marc you will be missed so much. I will see you again someday. Rest in peace my freind…
I could never have imagined I’d have to write something like this. Each time I try to put to words my thoughts and feelings, my eyes well up and I get a lump in my throat. I am proud to have known you as my friend & business partner. There are so many things I am going to miss… your contagious smile, your goofy laugh, and the way you yell at me for something I didn’t do, or should have done, at the bus.
I will forever keep you in my heart. I know the day will come when I will see you again. Marc, you are a true friend, and will be sorely missed.
What a tragic loss. It seems like only yesterday Marc was a liitle pain in the ass, trying to play in our
clubhouse. Now 20 years or so later he was takin way before his time. Our thoughts and prayers go out
to the Rayner’s for the strength to get through this and for a fast, full recovery of their son Matt.
So many great memories of the Weekends spent together with you and “the crew’.
Jamaica, the BEST vacation ever!
I was recently reminded of a fun cab ride home from Boston one night, we listened to Indian techno music, the cabby rolled down his window and asked the cabby next to us “do you want to dance?” Then he raced off. You ended up paying $60 for what should have been a $20 cab ride. Gotta love ya Marc! <3 You were always there at the drop of hat when we needed help, expecting nothing in return.
As Matt said, you were like a brother to him…and you were one of the ones that made me feel like part of “the crew” from the instant we met.
An amazing person and true friend. I feel blessed to have gotten to know you.
You will be missed, and forever be in my heart. Rest in peace. <3
Marc…
What can I say? I always looked forward to finding out from JoeDigi.com what your halloween costume would be…..Everyone always knew that you would show up with something completely out of control.
I never ever saw you in the last 15 years without a smile on your face. I hope you realize what you meant to everyone.
Rest Easy….
WOW!!! What a tragedy!!! He was such a great guy!!!
RIP pal!!! xoxo
Although I didn’t know marc very well, Marc was one of those great people who stick out in your mind from the first time you meet them. He will be missed greatly.
Terrible loss to this world.
Prayers and best wishes to friends, family, and Marc’s brother Matt.
Marc will always be remembered…
In my life, I was never blessed with a brother…Our group of friends is the closest thing that anyone could have to a family without actually being family. Marc you took the place of a brother in my life. I could talk to you about anything. You always knew how to make the most of every situation whether it be good or bad…Im sorry that I never got to say this stuff to you while you were still with us, but I guess this is the sort of thing that happens when someone is pulled from you way to quickly. Its been 2 days since you are gone…I know that everyone says time heals all wounds but in all honesty this is a wound that is NEVER going away… You should still be here getting ready to go to the Jade with us, Figuring out what to do this weekend, or just hanging at the garage talking about everything under the sun while we work on the buses. These are all things that I took for greanted WAY to much. If you were here right now I would tell you how much I love you and that you will always be the closest things to a brother in my life….Thanks for all the great years of memories and I love you Marc…..Rest In Peace…