Of Cheviot, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, in the wonderful care of the staff in Ward 4A. Loved husband of Elsie, a loved Dad and father-in-law of Philip (Cobber), Chris and Wendy, and Sally, and a very proud Pops of Brodie, Matisse, and Mason.  A celebration of Ray’s life will be held at the Cheviot Fire Station, 6 McQueen Road, Cheviot, on Thursday, March 6, at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation.