Aged 72 years. Dearly loved soul mate and husband to Lynda of 44 years. Dearly loved dad and father in-law to Melanie and Mark Christensen, and Sacha Ford and Freddie Fenton. Beloved grandad to Zane and Patrick.  A service for Ray will be held at the TSB Hub, Camberwell Road Hawera, on Monday 24th of November 2025 commencing at 11:00am. Ray always believed that funerals are best attended in person. At his request, there will be no livestream. He also insisted that hats be left at home.