DALE (NOREEN) RAYTER

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DALE (NOREEN) RAYTER (October 3, 1954 - November 29, 2000) Peacefully, on November 29, 2000 at the Health Sciences Centre, aged 46 years. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Ian Rayter; sons Jared and Aaron; mother Phyllis Serkin; sister and brother Beryl Walsh and Howard Serkin, Lee Robertson, nieces and nephews and the Zaidman family. Also mother-in-law Bobby Rayter, sisters and brothers-in-law and children, Barry and Maggie Rayter, Sharon and Benson Labinsky, Bailey and Karen Rayter and Mark Rayter. She also leaves to mourn friends, Mary-Anne Kandrack, Danny and Joanne Surzyshyn, Beth Barton and Dianne Loewen. Dale was a remarkable woman, an inspiration to all whose lives she graced. She strove for the high moral ground in every aspect of her life and aspired to excellence in every task she undertook. Always a great listener, Dales warm presence as devoted mother and wife, compassionate and loyal friend and practicing counsellor were enhanced by extraordinary commitment, uncanny intuition and delightful sense of humour. Indeed, it was Dale who continually comforted the rest of us in difficult moments, while courageously minimizing her own pain. Dale earned a Masters degree in Educational Psychology and was employed in a variety of settings and capacities, health education, psychometric assessments, research and private counselling. Most recently, she had undertaken doctoral studies in Psychology at the University of Manitoba throughout her illness. Dale took great pride and pleasure in her academic and professional work. The family extends their appreciation for the excellent support and care provided by the Cancer Foundation, Health Sciences Centre, Ward GD 6 and Intensive Care. A special thank you to Dr. Rubinger, Dr. Bow, Dr. Giron, Dr. Snovida and Dr. Wiebe and staff. The family gratefully acknowledges the compassion and genuine care by all nursing staff. Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 30 at the Rosh Pina Synagogue. Interment at Rosh Pina Cemetery. Pallbearers were Barry Rayter, Bailey Rayter, Benson Labinsky, Paul Walsh, Paul Zaidman, David Rosner and Mark Rosner. Honourary pallbearers were Sharon Labinsky, Maggie Rayter, Karen Rayter, Harriet Zaidman, Mary-Anne Kandrack, Joanne Surzyshyn and Beth Barton. If so desired, donations may be made to the Bone Marrow Transplant Research through Cancer Care or a charity of choice. "If I am not for me, then who is for me? If I am just for me, then who am I? And if not now, then when?"

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 09, 2000