Bennington
Eugenie R. Rayner, 72, of Bennington, Passes Away
Eugenie R. Rayner, 72, of Bennington, VT, passed away at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington on June 11, 2026. Eugenie was born in New Orleans, LA on January 19, 1954, the daughter of William Alan and Phyllis W.…
Key points
- Eugenie R. Rayner passed away at the age of 72 in Bennington.
- She was a freelance writer and had lived in Bennington since 2012.
- Funeral services are scheduled for June 19, 2026, at E.P. Mahar and Son Funeral Home.
Eugenie R. Rayner, a longtime resident of Bennington, Vermont, has passed away at the age of 72. She died on June 11, 2026, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.
Born on January 19, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Eugenie spent her life in various locations, including Atlanta, Georgia, Hartford, Connecticut, and Rutland, Vermont, before making Bennington her home in 2012. She was known for her work as a freelance writer and editor, with a wide range of interests.
Family and Services
Eugenie is remembered by her sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Dennis Tash of North Adams, Massachusetts, along with her niece, Elizabeth (Richard Scutt) Boyington of Readsboro, Vermont, and her nephew, James (Madeline) Boyington of Halifax, Vermont. She also leaves behind her great nephew and great nieces, James, Maggie, Mackenzie, and Maisie.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM at E.P. Mahar and Son Funeral Home in Bennington. Father Jeremy Means-Koss will officiate the service. Following the funeral, burial will take place at 2:00 PM at the Church of Our Savior Cemetery located at 316 Mission Farm Road in Killington, Vermont.
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Based on reporting originally published by E.P. Mahar & Son Funeral Home (Bennington, VT). Read the original story.
