I have been glad to know Ray since I was a child with his sister, Janet. He was always kind and gracious, and I have loved knowing him as a man, husband and father. God bless and comfort all his family at this time.

To Sue and family. It was a pleasure to know Ray for the past 27 years. We had numerous visits to Norfolk and he always made us welcome even put us in someone else’s car at the airport when Sue wasn’t there to supervise. Lots of picnics, dinners and fishing. Lots of fabulous memories and know that you lived life well. All those travels @nd completing your wonderful book. Always remembered. Until we meet again. Billie, Lance , Bruce & Steph.

Ray, what a wonderful man you are, your stories and knowledge are legendary, the tales of your travels are what dreams are made of, we will be forever grateful to have been to your special place of Norfolk island and seen it through your eyes, you will be dearly missed on this next epic voyage you make but we know you will be watching your loved ones from afar, we will all look after Mumma Sue xx until we meet again....god speed, much Love, Karen and Mike Bates (Hamilton)