Dearest Ray,
Our world was flipped upside down two weeks ago today. We are lost without you, you were our everything and we miss you every day. Thank you for everything you did for me. You treated me as your own and I will be forever grateful for this, I love you so very much. Rest peacefully.
All my love, Michelle xxx
Deepest sympathies Maggie Boys and Michelle, Ray was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed by all the family in Ireland, sorry we can't be with you at this difficult time. REST IN PEACE RAY XXX
Maggie Michelle and Boys
Our heartfelt condolences to you all. Sending you all our love and prayers. Ray was a true gentleman and we all have the loveliest memories of our time shared with him in Ratheadon. RIP Ray, you will be missed xxx
Maggie, Michelle and the Boys,
Ray was a gentle man who was a true Gentleman, always generous and a perfect host. We will always remember the Routemaster Bus you took us on to the races and the lovely evening when you were in your element on the Steam Train pulling the Pullman Dining Car on the Bluebell Railway and all the happy memories from all the holidays and times we were together. We miss you. Rest in Peace Ray. XX
I had the pleasure of working with Ray at Barclays, 160 Piccadilly in the early 90s. He was always very professional in his work and a good man to have on your side during what were challenging times. He was a true gentleman and enjoyed the complete respect of all of his colleagues.
Maggie, Michelle and Boys our heart felt sympathies to you all at this sad and difficult time. Ray was always an absolute lovely softly spoken gentleman, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sleep peacefully Ray xx
Dear Maggie, Michelle and Ray’s sons
Please accept my deepest condolences. My heart truly goes out to you all. Ray really was one of life’s very special, kind and gentle people. I feel privileged to have spent time in his company and I have very fond memories of Ray being the perfect host when Tony and I came to dinner in Ireland. I can’t imagine the pain you must all be feeling at the moment. I hope and pray that the memories of all the wonderful times you had together at least brings you some comfort during this very difficult time.
Rest In Peace Ray.
Lots of love
Helen x
Our sincere condolences to Maggie, Peter, Graham, Andrew and Michelle. We will always remember Ray as the true gentleman that he was and for the happy holidays that we spent together. He will be sadly missed by his family and those of us who were fortunate enough to have been his friends. Rest in Peace Ray.
Reading the other condolences I can see that Ray stayed the same person that I knew early in his life. We spent our formative schooling years (5-18) living 2 houses apart from each other. We were probably the most studious and thoughtful boys in a fairly boisterous crescent of new council houses. After Ray’s mother died, tragically young, when we were in our mid teens, we went on an ambitious trekking and camping adventure together round all the lakes in the Lake District, which I still remember fondly. Meticulously planned by Ray of course. When I look at the black and white Kodak photographs I can still see the calm and considerate friend he was. Sadly I haven’t had any contact with him since but I understand from my sister, who has stayed in touch with Pam, that he continued to live a fulfilled and caring life. I have always appreciated being his childhood friend; growing upon together from the austere early 1950’s, all through the rapidly changing 1960’s, listening to Del Shannon and the Tornadoes on our Dansette record player, and to have been a passenger in his green homebuilt Ford Special sports car. Thank you for our time together Ray.
Memories of long ago when I was a Hatton and working for Midland .I still have fond memories of all the fun of Barclays staff in the late 60s 70s.So pleased that I was able to be reacquainted with Ray and Maggie after they got together and my heart goes out to those left behind.Such a lovely man and gone far too soon.
Sheila Bould
Our condolences to Maggie, Michelle, the Boys and all the family. We have many happy memories of holidays, working trips to Spain and get togethers. Ray was a generous host and a great friend and will be sadly missed.Rest in peace, Ray.xx
Our sincere condolences to Maggie, Ray’s boys and Michelle. Ray was a real gentleman, always kind and helpful. He was extremely generous and the perfect host. He was quietly spoken but would often deliver quick thinking and witty one liners which would have us in stitches. Such a devastating and unexpected loss. Sadly missed.
Dearest Maggie. It's with a very heavy heart I send my sincerest condolences to You, Michelle, Ray's sons, his sisters, his family and friends. Ray was a true gentlemen, the kindest friendliest, most caring person you could ever meet. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him and especially by those who loved him. It's only like yesterday ye got married. Ye were so happy to get a second chance to fall in love. Ye both having being through the terrible heartache of losing ye'er first spouse's. It was a wonderful day with beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. I will keep ye in my prayers, may God bless ye and give ye the strength to get through those very dark days. May Ray's gentle soul rest in eternal peace🙏🕯💔
Patricia Coady XOXO
To Maggie, Michelle, Peter, Graham & Andrew, we are so sorry for your loss. Our memory of Ray will be of a warm, gently spoken man who always had a kind word for everyone. Our visits to Rathedon won't be the same. He will always be remembered in our hearts. So sorry we can't be with you all at this sad time.
Love Avril, David, Hannah & Hazel x
To Maggie, Michelle and the Boys,
We are deeply sorry for Rays passing. He was an absolute gentleman. A kind and generous man of who we were very fond of. We will miss him on his visits over to Rathheadon and Kilkenny and also our chats with him. Our deepest sympathies. Rest in peace Ray.
Ray, your death was so sudden and a huge shock to us that we are still coming to terms with our loss.
You were a true gentleman, one of life's best people, always willing to lend a hand, always had the right tool for Dave to borrow, and had a great understanding of everything DIY.
You were fantastic as Treasurer of Bega kwa Bega Uganda for six years, and did so much to help BkB and many other charities to which you gave your time and donations so generously.
We are trying to get on with each day and all of a sudden it hits us how so very MUCH we miss you and our tears flow and the sadness is so great that it hurts.
You enriched our lives. It was a privilege to know you and to have you in our family. Your decency and kindness and love for you family will live on in your sons, in Michelle and James, in Maggie and in all our Irish family, who all loved you dearly.
You are surely in Heaven. Rest in peace. Kathy and Dave XXX
Margaret, Michelle and Boys. Our sincere condolences to you all. Ray when he spoke to us his gentle voice will always remain in our memory. His skill's came to us one at a time, we were all impressed. Take the little green car a credit to his engineering skill. The skill on his motor bikes.
His passing was like his voice gentle and beautiful. Ray may you rest in peace.
All our love and thoughts are with you Maggie, Michelle and boys at this very sad & difficult time. We always found Ray to be generous, kind and knowledgeable about everything we are not! Keep the good memories of Michelle & James’ wedding in mind, be thankful of the time you all had together. Love Jenni & Mike xxxx
Auntie Maggie, Rays three boys and Shell. We just are heartbroken for you all. Very sorry for your huge loss. Ray was such a gentleman, loved seeing him arrive in Ireland with Maggie and dog molly.
We have great memories with Ray. In particular our trip to Abu Dhabi seen in the picture. We lived it up! Thanks Ray for all you did for us all, you and Maggie were so good to me when I lived in London, always got a piece of home when I visited Watermead. Rest in peace Ray x
Happy times in Princes Risborough...
Ray you will be truly missed, you have been taken from us too early. You were an amazing husband, father and friend who filled everyone’s hearts with your selflessness and for that we thank you for everything.
Goodnight Ray, sleep peacefully x
Maggie, Michelle, Peter, Graham and Andrew.
I really wish I could be with you all through this difficult time. Ray was one of a kind, such a gentleman and one of the most caring people. He will be missed greatly. It was a privilege for us all to have him in our lives. Rest in peace Ray, Rose xx
What a lovely, kind and very gentle person who will be deeply missed. We are thinking of you all and sending lots of love at this very difficult time. All our love Claire, Tony, Lily and Amy xxxxx
Sincere sympathy to Maggie Michelle and all theThear family on the sad death of Ray he was a kind loving gentleman who always enjoyed his trips to Kilkenny may his gentle soul rest in peace
To Maggie, Michelle and the boys, my deepest condolences for your loss.
Still in shock You'll never make the trip back to Ireland, such a gentleman and a great husband to Maggie. A gracious host and always so accommodating anytime we were invited down to Ratheadon for a party and you will be sadly missed by us all.
RIP Raymond.
Ray
You were truly one of a kind, a rare one. You had an enormous heart and immeasurable kindness and were just adored by us all. You had time for everyone and have always been so good to Dom & I. Our world is a little bit darker without you, but we will cherish all of the great times we had together as a family and you will live on in our hearts forever. We miss you and love you dearly.
Rest in peace Uncle Ray x
He was a perfect gentleman , always attentive, a perfect host, full of wisdom. Just one of a kind. Ray will be sorely missed by so many.
Rest in peace.
Maggie, Peter, Graham, Andrew and Michelle
We are deeply saddened for the loss of a wonderful man, husband and father. We will miss his hospitality and generosity, whether at home in Watermeade, in Ireland at Ratheadon or on many wonderful holidays spent together.
Most of all we will miss his presence and his friendship.
Rest in Peace Ray
Dearest Maggie and loving family, and Kathy and Dave, your loss is so abrupt, I'm truly sorry. God should not take such a fine man who could fix things with skill...every woman needs such a man ( I once knew a man who put up a shelf for me that sloped , stuff would slide off!) So when Kathy spoke about Ray's d.i.y it filled me with wonder, then I heard casually mentioned that Ray took off for Ireland by motorbike! And now I see all the fun times in the pictures, and that he enjoyed a pint of Guiness. There must have been some magic spark and great joy to inspire such adventure. Feeling for you all in this unreal time, wishing you comfort...wisdom teachers tell us nothing/ no one is lost in this universe... God bless you all, God bless Ray on his journey..lots of love Anne xxx
Dear Maggie, Michelle & Ray’s boys, our deepest condolences to you all. Thinking of you and sending lots of love.
Brid, Ant, Elliot, Lorcan & Archie xx
Our deepest condolences
Maggie, Peter, Graham, Andrew and Michelle,
I am so sorry for your huge loss and sending my love at this devastating time. Ray was such a special man and the definition of a gentleman. I feel privileged to have known him and shared so many happy memories. Thinking of you all today and sad I couldn’t be there.
You were taken too soon and will be sorely missed. Sleep tight uncle Ray xxx
Maggie....please accept our condolence on the loss of Ray...
The nicest kindest gentleman you could wish to meet....
Rest in peace...Ray..
Dear Ray, I just don't have any words to express my shock and sadness at this loss. Rest in peace dearest Ray.
Dear Maggie , Peter Graham and Andrew
So sorry for your loss our thought and prayers are with you at this terrible time
All our love Pete and Amy xx
Sending you our deepest sympathy at this time of great loss and sadness for you Maggie and all your families. We have some lovely memories of the times we shared together at your wedding in Kilkenny and a few summers ago in Wicklow.
Sending you all our love and best wishes
Gail and John xxx
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I did think Ray was a really nice man.
Love Nicola
Ray you were a very special man. Taken too early. We will always remember the lovely times we had with you and Maggie in Ireland. A gentle soul, caring and loving you will be sadly missed.
Dear Maggie, Michelle and Boys
Ray was a kind, gentle, caring, and very sincere man. He would give his viewpoint, when asked, on any problem his relations and friends had.
His 'do it yourself skills' were numerous. He was mild mannered but had a dry sense of humour especially when making his speech at Michelle's wedding. He looked most proud walking her down the aisle and was an excellent husband and stepfather.
We shall miss him very much and were proud to know him.
Be strong and with much love now and always.
Geoff Val and Elizabeth xxx
Maggie, Michelle and the Boys,
Our sincerest condolences to all of you. Ray was a kind, gentle, and all-around pleasure to be with. He was such an important part of many people's lives, and he will be missed by all. I will always remember when he was a part of my own wedding celebrations when everyone had the chance to meet Yumi for the first time in person. Rest in peace, Ray.
It is very touching to read all the tributes to Ray and to recall those made at his Funeral. He was obviously held in high regard, which is much appreciated.
Ray was successful in his professional and private lives. He found so much happiness in his marriage to Rose (Mother to Peter, Graham and Andrew) until her sad and premature death.
Ray and Maggie obviously enjoyed a very happy and fulfilled marriage with a shared sense of adventure and mutual caring. He was so proud to be able to escort Michelle at her marriage to James.
A very big “Thank you” to Rose’s and to Maggie’s respective families for embracing him as you all did and so fulfilling his life.
Ray was the best Brother I could have wished for. Date-wise he was my kid-Brother (we shared a twin pram when he was born) but, in so many ways, he was my big-Brother: supportive and helpful, always available for advice and guidance or with practical help when, for example, I moved flats, needed lifts to/from an airport or needed a new bathroom installed!
Ray, I miss you so much and I am so, so sorry that your life has been cut short so abruptly but I’m so relieved that you didn’t suffer. Tom and Jessie miss their so-kind Uncle and Eva, Bella & Franklin miss their dear Great-Uncle who never forgot a Birthday. Rest in Peace my darling Brother and thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will treasure my memories.
It is very touching to read all the tributes to Ray and to recall those made at his Funeral. He was obviously held in high regard, which is much appreciated.
Ray was successful in his professional and private lives. He found so much happiness in his marriage to Rose (Mother to Peter, Graham and Andrew) until her sad and premature death.
Ray and Maggie obviously enjoyed a very happy and fulfilled marriage with a shared sense of adventure and mutual caring. He was so proud to be able to escort Michelle at her marriage to James.
A very big “Thank you” to Rose’s and to Maggie’s respective families for embracing him as you all did and so fulfilling his life.
Ray was the best Brother I could have wished for. Date-wise he was my kid-Brother (we shared a twin pram when he was born) but, in so many ways, he was my big-Brother: supportive and helpful, always available for advice and guidance or with practical help when, for example, I moved flats, needed lifts to/from an airport or needed a new bathroom installed!
Ray, I miss you so much and I am so, so sorry that your life has been cut short so abruptly but I’m so relieved that you didn’t suffer. Tom and Jessie miss their so-kind Uncle and Eva, Bella & Franklin miss their dear Great-Uncle who never forgot a Birthday. Rest in Peace my darling Brother and thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will treasure my memories.
What a very special man you were Ray. A calming, warm presence, with such a wonderfully welcoming smile.
You certainly were a true gentleman.
All our love, Victoria and David
Dear Maggie and family. My deepest sorrow at the loss of your dear husband Ray. He was such an unassuming, humble, lovely and generous man; always supporting the needy such as the homeless, the orphans charity and many others. I know how much he will be missed by you, family and friends. May his soul rest in the Lord 's loving embrace for ever. May he be blessed and rewarded for his generous hearth. God bless! Maria
Dear Ray, my Big Bro. So sad to realise I'll never see you again, no more phone calls saying you'd missed the ferry, could you and Maggie kill a few hours at mine...how I enjoyed having you both here. A lifetime of memories, but one sprang to mind unexpectedly, due I think to the photo of you in your bike leathers...spending the day with you at Brands Hatch one Sunday when I was 13 or14, watching the bike races. Thank you for being the best big bro, you have a very special place in my heart, always.
