Raymond John (Ray) Whitaker

16th May 1947 - 23rd January 2023
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J Fraser & Sons
Cnr Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Friday 27 January 2023, 2:00PM

WHITAKER: Raymond John (Ray) (Poppa)

After a courageous battle, Ray passed away peacefully at Hospice Southland on Monday 23rd January 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 27th January 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

Messages

RIP Ray. You have always been such a huge part of my life and I will miss you heaps. Say hi to dad up there. Xxx
Samara, Invercargill
Thinking of you all at this time I will not be catching up with Ray at Teratonga any more will be missed heeps
Roger Jones, Invercargill
Marcus Scott Louise and family so very sad to read this, our deepest sympathies,
Sue and Craig McMurtrie , Te Anau
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I will be thinking of you all today.
Catherine O’Connor (née Stevens), Invercargill
Farewell Ray. I'll never forget your infectious laugh and that time you chose your new car based on what would look best as you chauffeured me to my wedding. Your family and friends gave you a lovely sendoff (I watched from the other side of the world in the middle of the night and wished I could be there with everyone). You have gone and left a massive hole in so many people's lives. I'm certain dad will show you around up there.. just watch out ladies, there's a couple of old charmers on the loose! Carolyn, I'm sure mum and Samara gave you big hugs from me and you'll get another one next time I see you. Take care of each other.. all our love xxxx
Arana and Tony Joyce, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK