On November 12, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Elsie, loved father and father-in-law of Marilyn (Australia), Raymond (deceased), and Trevor and Karen, loving grandfather of Alicia, and Katrina (Australia); Cody, and Chontelle, and a loved great-grandfather. Special thanks to the staff of Ward 17 at Christchurch Hospital for the wonderful care given to Ray. Messages may be sent to PO Box 11168, Sockburn, Christchurch 8443. The service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Monday, November 18, at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation.