On 5 April 2025, peacefully at Parkside Village, aged 88 years. Beloved father of Sophia and Emmeline. Treasured mentor of many and pivotal leader of the Auckland Theatre community. A service will be held to celebrate Raymond's extraordinary life at Purewa All Saints Chapel, 100 Saint Johns Road, Meadowbank on Saturday 12 April at 12pm. His humour, talent, and brilliance will be forever remembered.