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Raymond WHITAKER Obituary
WHITAKER, Raymond John(Ray) (Poppa):
After a courageous battle, Ray passed away peacefully at Hospice Southland on Monday, January 23, 2023. Much loved husband and best friend of Carolyn. Devoted and loving father and father-in-law of Marcus, Scott and Amanda, and Louise. A very proud Poppa of Claudia, the late Emma-Rose, Isobel, Charlie, Hollie and Leilah. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Colin and Christine, Glenda and Brian Brown (Alexandra), and Judy and Bill Beaumont (Nelson). Dearly loved son and son-in-law of the late Ev and Ivan Whitaker, and the late Norma and Perc Edney. Much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. The Whitaker family wishes to thank Dr Neil Cremasco and staff at Hospice Southland for taking exceptional care of our hero. A service to celebrate Ray's life will be held at J Fraser and Sons, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Friday, January 27 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Hospice Southland. Messages to 47 Anglesey St, Invercargill or on Ray's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.
Memories and Condolences
for Raymond WHITAKER
13 Entries
Doug cole
February 26, 2023
So sorry to read of Ray's passing. Ray was a good friend, many good times spent together as young men in Invercargill.
My sympathy goes out to his family.
Doug
Bronwen and Roy Insall
January 30, 2023
Carolyn, we are so sorry to read of Ray's passing. We have so many happy memories of the car club and fun that we had with Ray. Our sympathies are with you and your families.
Bronwen and Roy Insall
Dorothy Roderique
January 29, 2023
Our deepest Sympathy Carolyn, Marcus and Family,
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Ross Young
January 29, 2023
Deepest Sympathy Carolyn and Family. We have fond memories of Ray, Kindest regards Ross and Judy Young
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Noel Hassed
January 28, 2023
Carilyn and family, please accept my condolences.
Ray was one of the "good guys' anyone who knew him would be richer for that.
Sorry I didn't know Ray was unwell or I would have visited. I didn't make it down to the funeral, but my thoughts are with you all.
Rose Green
January 27, 2023
To Carolyn and family, our thoughts are with you all at this time of great loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Rose & Dave Green
Annette Sandford
January 26, 2023
Carolyn, Marcus,Scott, Louise and families
So sorry to read Ray has passed on.
Our condolences to you all.
Annette and Bas Sandford
Pam ross
January 26, 2023
So sorry to hear of Ray's passing a true gentleman
Audrey Roberts.
January 26, 2023
Our deepest sympathy to you and the family Carolyn.We have many memories of the boy next door in St Andrew street. Bruce and Audrey Roberts, Alexandra.
Lezlie Smith
January 25, 2023
Sorry to hear of Ray´s passing. Condolences to you Caroline and families. Thinking of you at this sad time. Lezlie
Ross Munro
January 25, 2023
To Carolyn and Family.
So sorry to learn of Ray´s passing.
Deepest Sympathy to you all at this sad time.
Regards , Ross and Ann.
Pat Monaghan
January 25, 2023
Carolyn and family please except our deepest condolences at the passing of Ray thinking of you at this sad time. Pat and Shirley Monaghan
Sonia and George Kelly
January 25, 2023
To Carolyn & Family
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
From Sonia & George Kelly.
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