Raymond Augustus Button

28th August 1942 - 17th September 2019
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J Fraser & Sons' Chapel
cnr Esk & Doon Streets
Invercargill
Saturday 21 September 2019, 10:00AM

BUTTON, Raymond Augustus.

Aged 77, of Invercargill. Passed peacefully on Tuesday 17 September 2019. Adored husband of Anne. Treasured father and father-in-law of Jason and Diane, Mark and Rosie. Dearly loved Grandad of Samantha, Emily, Holly, and Archie. Loved twin brother of Doreen Shannon; brother and brother-in-law of Judith Field, Patricia Bone, Fran and Neville Muntz, Elaine and Bob Smithies, Raymond and Karen Purdue. Beloved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Saturday 21 September, at 10am, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages can be sent to 27 George Street, Invercargill 9810. Tribute messages can be left online at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

Messages

Such a caring and gentle man now at peace. Love and thoughts are with Anne, Jason, Mark and families
Tania Cribb, Invercargill
Sending you all our deepest sympathy in your sad loss. Kindest regards, Shona & Norman Welsh
Shona Welsh, Riversdale, Southland
Rest now Ray, my thoughts and prayers are with Anne and your family at this time ( while I pursue those elusive whitebait as you did)

Ian Beker, Fortrose
So sorry to read of Rays passing. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
eve lilley, queenstown
At peace now Ray . . . Love, thoughts and prayers with you Ann and with family.
Jan Smithies , Invercargill
Ray, you were an amazing man, turned your hand to anything you wanted to achieve and never let anything beat you. Your passing will leave a big hole in many hearts, we will miss you greatly. Rest assured, we will help to look after Anne and Lucy in the days ahead. There certainly will be no shortage of offers. We miss you deeply. Love you forever, Tony & Linda
Tony & Linda Simmonds, RD 4 INVERCARGILL
My deepest of sympathies to the Button Family. Gone, never forgotten and memories to treasure forever.
Hugs, Tena.
Tena McCarthy, Gore
Have just come across this news about Ray and very sorry to hear of his passing. We remember a cheerful and helpful man. Please accept our condolences and sympathy.
Richard and Kristin Lobb, Invercargill