Ray passed away peacefully at Northhaven Hospital on 1st January 2022; aged 86.
Beloved husband of 61 years of Betty. Much loved dad of Raewyn, Cheryl, Stephen, and Grant. Respected father-in-law of David, Kellie and Joanna. Treasured grandad of Alice, Emily, Jack, Tyler, Connor, Riley, Kate, Tom, and Meg. Great grandad of Ada.
A service to celebrate Ray's life was held at Wellsford Community Centre, Matheson Road, Wellsford on Tuesday, 11th January at 11:30am, followed by private cremation.
A video of the service can be viewed here (due to the camera not picking up the video tributes on the screen - these videos can be viewed separately)
Heartfelt thanks from the family to the staff of Northhaven Hospital, for their care of Ray for the last 5 years.
In Lieu of flowers donations to the Mahurangi River Restoration Trust would be much appreciated - See the link below.
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