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The obituary notice of Paul John RAYNER

Derby, 06/09/1936 - 27/05/2026 (Age 89) | Published in: Derby Telegraph.

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Paul JohnRAYNERPassed away peacefully at Stanley House Nursing Home, aged 89. Born in Allestree, Derby.

Much loved husband of the late Meryl. Dad to Ian and Andrew. Brother of Diane, and the late Greta. Grandad to Ian, Arianna, Rachel, Sam and Matt. Great-Grandad to Lexi, Scarlet, Thomas and Ethan.

Paul worked for many years on the Test Beds at Rolls-Royce, was a member of the Vagabond Motor Club and in retirement years volunteered on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.

A funeral will be held for Paul on Tuesday 30th June, 14:30 at Derby Markeaton Crematorium, Main Chapel.

Mourning wear not required, bright colours appreciated.

Family flowers only.

Donations if desired to Parkinson's UK.
Unit 4a Park Farm Centre, Birchover Way, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2QN
01332 550033
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I’ll never forget being deeply impressed as you did a handbrake turn in the road with Meryl, as we tried to navigate our way somewhere. You were both in your Frogeye Sprite, and there was plenty of tyre smoke as you completed the manoeuvre! I was in the back of my dad’s Midget, following and so wanted my dad to be that cool! Getting lost has never been so memorable. Rest well uncle Paul.
Donation left by Kurt Barker
30/06/2026
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Donation left by RICHARD JONES
30/06/2026
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Rest in peace Paul, we miss you. Sincere condolences to all the family. With love John, Linda and Piers.
Donation left by Linda Barker
29/06/2026
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Donation left by Ann Barker
27/06/2026
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In Loving Memory Of Paul
A dearly loved Brother-in-law
Rest In Peace
Love
Ann xxx
Ann Barker
27/06/2026
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Donation left by Jean Moss
27/06/2026
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Fly high Paul. We know the last few years have been difficult for you with your illness but we could always get a smile out of you.
We will miss you.

Love Jean and Peter
Jean Moss
27/06/2026
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I just wanted to share a memory when Paul and Meryl visited us in Germany we went to a little cafe where your cream or milk came in a tiny pod Paul however struggled to open his so finally he pushed his thumb down and the pod split and shot his cream all over the back of a man at the table behind us Meryl was laughing so much we all made a hasty retreat leaving the unsuspecting man behind. One of my favourite memories still makes me smile
Marian
26/06/2026
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Marian
26/06/2026
My Dad suffered through this increcreasing horrible disabilting condition over many years, Very painful to see the decline in a, great and very proud man. Now Dad is no longer with us, I want to thank everybody who works at the charity for all the amazing support to my Dad though his troubles. My donation is to help others as much as we can and a legacy to my Dad x
Donation left by Ian Rayner
23/06/2026
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