Phil Raines.

23/08/1932 - 06/11/2024

2024-11-11 15:14:38

Story

Mr Michael Philip Raines was known as Phil all of his life. He was born in Mansfield Woodhouse to Charles Henry and Joyce Edna Raines. He married Gwen in 1961 and they had 2 daughters. Debbie and Katy. Phil trained as a teacher and taught children with physical special needs at Thieves Wood School in Nottingham, Whitwick Hall in Wolverhampton and then became the Headmaster of Harold Magnay School in Liverpool where he remained for the rest of his career. Phil was an active member of All Saints Childwall and enjoyed singing as part of the Sing Good News choir. Being a residential special school, Harold Magnay was both his home and place of work and he put huge energy into making at a wonderfully supportive place. After retirement, he and Gwen moved to Dunnington near York where they spent 30 happy years travelling, walking, hosting, and looking after their 4 much loved grandchildren. Phil became part of the Dunnington community, active in the church, bowls club and Dunnington players. His final year was spent living at Lavender Fields Care Village where he and Gwen made another set of good friends. The family is hugely grateful to the wonderful folk at St Leonard’s hospice who supported everyone in Phil’s final days.

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£50.00 £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Mrs Katy Raines-Rami on 04/12/2024

£20.00

In loving memory

Donation by Sheila Waller on 02/12/2024

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Donation by Other A Farrington on 01/12/2024

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Phil has been a good friend for many years

Donation by Mrs Caroline Walmsley on 30/11/2024

£10.00 £2.50 Gift Aid

In loving memory of Phil and the wonderful work he did at Harold Magnay Scool with children with limitations and other ways in which he lived as a Christian

Donation by Mrs Joan McClelland on 30/11/2024

£40.00 £10.00 Gift Aid

In memory of Phil, a very dear friend and neighbour.

Donation by Mr Noel Broadbent on 29/11/2024

£10.00

In memory of Phil Raines

Donation by Mrs Janet Dodsworth on 28/11/2024

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In loving memory of a super friend and true gentleman. Jean

Donation by Jean Pegg on 28/11/2024

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In Memory of Phil Rainez

Donation by Miss Hazel Grattan-Guinness on 27/11/2024

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Small tribute to a great man

Donation by Mr Michael Davies on 27/11/2024

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In memory of Phil Raines

Donation by Mr James Doyle on 27/11/2024

£75.00

Donation by Ms Helen Chessum on 26/11/2024

£10.00

Donation by Stella Mills on 26/11/2024

£20.00 £5.00 Gift Aid

In fond memories of Phil.

Donation by Mr Paul Rogers on 25/11/2024

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In memory of Phil - a remarkable gentleman. With love to Gwen and all the family

Donation by Mr Robert Woolley on 25/11/2024

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In tribute to my lovely Dad with thanks to St Leonard’s for helping him have the passing he most wanted - at peace, at home, and with family. ♥️

Donation by Mrs Katy Raines-Rami on 22/11/2024

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With our deepest sympathy and thoughts and prayers to Gwen and family.

Donation by Mr Paul and Ruth Churchman on 20/11/2024

£50.00

Mr Raines brought enrichment and light to many people in Liverpool.<br /> "Thank you, Mr Raines." <br /> You brought so much fun and laughter into many lives,<br /> Pat

Donation by Miss Patricia Sadler on 16/11/2024