Ray passed away at Wellington Regional Hospital on 29 December 2023, aged 95. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Lynley Deacon and Penny & Greg Macklow. Dearly loved grandfather and great grandfather of James, Hannah, Oscar and Zoe, Laura, Antony, Isla and Patrick, Sam, Rebecca, Reuben and Lockie, Hannah and Aaron, Connor and Sally. Rays family would like to express their gratitude to the medical staff of Ward 5 South at Wellington Regional Hospital for the care and compassion shown to Ray. Sincere thanks also to Rays wonderful neighbours in Waikanae for their support and friendship over many years. A service to celebrate Ray's life will be held at the Kapiti Crematorium, in the grounds of Awa Tapu Cemetery, 133 Valley Road, Paraparaumu on Wednesday 3 January 2024 at 1.30pm.
Any correspondence please to Penny Macklow, P O Box 6, Bay View, Napier

Published by The Post on Jan. 1, 2024.