Ray Coleman (4 Mar 1958 - 31 Dec 2022)

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RayRNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution, Minehead

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Location
Minehead Sacred Heart 8 Townsend Road Minehead TA24 5RG
Date
20th Jan 2023
Time
11am
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Location
Minehead Rugby Club Ellicombe lane Minehead TA24 6TR
Date
20th Jan 2023
Time
12pm

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Ray died at home peacefully on Saturday 31st December 2022, aged 64 years.

A beloved Husband, Dad and Grandpa
Ray will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Originally from Watford but latterly Alcombe, Somerset, Ray fought hard against a cruel disease that took him far too soon.

Ray had a full life, he worked as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning engineer specialising in Chillers. He travelled the world as a commissioning engineer before becoming a manager. After a number of management roles, he set up his own company and took on both his sons as apprentices. This led him to be asked to teach Refrigeration which he did until he died. Although he often complained about the standards now, compared to “his day”, he loved sharing his knowledge and skills and this dedication resulted in him becoming a Fellow of the Institute of Refrigeration.

Ray was a wonderful husband and amazing father always putting his children first and doing everything to ensure they had a wonderful life growing up with him and Hannah.

Hannah, Shaun and Craig will miss him terribly but are truly thankful to have had such a wonderful and irreplaceable man in their lives.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers in Ray’s memory are being received in aid of the RNLI, can be left at the service or send via the tribute page here

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Hannah Coleman wrote

I would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes, cards, flowers and donations in Rays memory he would be truly surprised at the response to his tragic death. I know that he will be pleased that the RNLI in minehead will benefit from this money and that it is going towards ensuring there are facilities for the female volunteers.
It is hard not having him here but I am very thankful that I found my soulmate and we had a fantastic and loving life together. Love you Ray, see you later xxxxx

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Bath College colleagues Potts donated £150 in memory of Ray

Ray will be sorely missed by all his friends, colleagues and students. He was an inspiration, and everyone that had the pleasure of working with Ray will remember him fondly

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Pauline Olohan donated in memory of Ray

Ray, I still can't beleive you are gone, but you will never be forgotten. Your boys did you proud today, just as you knew they would. Rest in Peace Pauline xx

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Michelle Coleman wrote

To our wonderful uncle Ray.
Hope you rest in eternal peace. Forever in our thoughts.
Lots of love from
Michelle and Dillan xxxx

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Eithne McAlinden donated £100 in memory of Ray

Deepest sympathy in memory of our dear cousin Ray. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. May Ray rest in peace.
From all the McAlinden family Lurgan

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Elizabeth Atkins wrote

You are sadly missed. Thinking of you always. Love you and really missing loads.
Lots of love ❤️ Liz and Family. XXXX

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Eileen Coleman wrote

In loving memory of my dearest brother Ray always in my thoughts. Deeply missed sleep tight until we meet again love Eileen xx

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Dawn Holloway donated £10 in memory of Ray

Rest in peace Ray.

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Never to be forgotten

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For loved ones we have lost, but never to be forgotten.

For loved ones we have lost, but never to be forgotten.

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