Ray Hopgood (13 Apr 1937 - 26 Dec 2024)

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Location
St. Andrew's Church Diddies Road Stratton EX23 9DW
Date
24th Jan 2025
Time
11am
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Derrick Raymond 'RAY' Hopgood

With great sadness on 26th December 2024, peacefully passed away at
The North Devon District Hospital, aged 87 years of Bude, formerly Stratton.
Loving husband to Pam, much loved dad to Steve, Suzanne & Bradley,
a cherished grandad, great grandad and friend to many.
Funeral service at St Andrew’s Church, Stratton, on
Friday 24th January 2025, at 11:00am, followed by private cremation.
Family flowers only, donations may be given in Ray’s memory for
‘St Andrew’s Church, Stratton, by retiring collection or
c/o Denise Wellington Funeral Services, Thornelea, St Anne’s Hill, Bude,
Cornwall. EX23 0LT. Tel: 01288 359277
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Tony James wrote

Rest in peace Ray , I remember working with you in BT always very helpful, also remember the cold night at Christmas when we helped put up the Christmas lights around Bude

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Francine Given wrote

I will be thinking of you all - uncle Ray will be so missed, such a kind and gentle man. Much love to all of you.

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Kev Hogarth wrote

Such a great community member, fond memories condolences and warm wishes to family.

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John and Linda Lee wrote

Thinking of you all.

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Jean Souch wrote

I worked with Ray many years ago at St Margaret's hotel. Such a lovely man

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TERRY VOADEN wrote

A true Cornish Gentleman

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Mark Perkins wrote

Growing up; Ray was my bests dad. He was always calm and kind man, even when we had destroyed or messed everything up. Thank you Ray x

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Amanda Head wrote

It was a true privilege to have known Dear Ray such a beautiful soul , you touched my life may you rest in peace much love Amanda x

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Linda Burman wrote

Very sad to hear of Ray's passing. A lovely, and very kind gentleman. Sincere Condolences to Pam and All the Family, from
Linda & Peter Burman

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