Also known as "Ray"
14 May 1950 – 17 April 2025
Also known as "Ray"
14 May 1950 – 17 April 2025
LINDSAY Raymond Ernest (Ray). Passed away on 17 April 2025, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Greta for 53 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Rachel, Brent and Kelly. Very loved Grandad of Ella, Ethan, and Kiptyn. Brother and brother-in-law of Nola and Bob McLachlan, and Shirley Connolly. Brother-in-law of John and Gaylene Holdaway, Joan Holdaway (deceased), Brian and Brenda Holdaway, Stuart Holdaway, and Paul Holdaway. Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Ray's Life will be held at the Birch Hall, Richmond Showgrounds on Saturday 10 May 2025 at 2.00pm, followed by refreshments at which you are most welcome to BYO drinks. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nelson Tasman Hospice would be appreciated and can be made at the service or at https://www.nelsonhospice.org.nz/support-hospice/donate-funds/
Funeral service held at Birch Hall
Ray was a good friend to myself & Late Ian Howard. Family He will be sadly missed by many, especially his wife Greta & sons Mark ,Brent, & grandchildren He fought the fight , with poor health in later years , now pain free,at rest Ray was a keen ship rite, fisherman,orchidist, active in sand yaucting R.I.P Ray
Funeral service held at Birch Hall

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