Thank you to everyone that attended ray's funeral today. It was lovely to see so many people.
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Ray John Davies (3 Apr 1943 - 5 Aug 2017)
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- Location
- The Pier Hotel Harbours Mouth Gorleston NR31 6PL
- Date
- 30th Aug 2017
- Time
- 3pm
Whether you knew Ray for a short or long time, you will have shared good times with him and its those times that we ask that you remember him by when you think about him. Whether it was a good time, a picture that you have or an adventure shared, please do share them with us here.
Ray was born in Romford in 1943 and was just one of a number of boys in the family. He was educated at boarding school until 15. After a leaving school Ray moved to Hatfield, Hertfordshire, where he began work finding his feet as a "wheel tapper" looking after the trains at Finsbury Park. Ill health saw him moving to a variety of jobs after this, where he always gave one hundred percent.
Ray has five children, Sonya, Paula and Zoe from his first marriage and Raymond and Frankie, from his marriage to Sue. Ray and Sue moved to Gorleston in 2001 and this is where Ray called home, making new friends and joining a bowls club.
Ray was well known for supporting local businesses and charities and helping where he could. He was always popping into the local shops and cafes and if you could not find him there, you could guarantee that you would find him out walking the dog. He was always meeting someone new and would stop to say hello and ask how you were, or chat about what was happening in the world. He had some strong political views and would happily get involved in lengthy discussions, he also had a wicked sense of humour, if somewhat dirty, he loved a good joke!
Ray will always be remembered for his passion, strength and determination. Right till the very end he fought with courage and dignity. He will be remembered always and be in our thoughts every day.
In loving memory of Ray John Davies who sadly passed away on 5th August 2017
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Im not very good with words but since you have passed my heart is shattered into tiny pieces..I love you, miss you and will be holding on until we meet again..love you dad xx
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Im not very good with my words but I know that every day since you have passed my heart is shattered into tiny pieces..I love you dad and will be holding on until we meet again xxx
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Im not very good with my words but I know that every day since you have passed my heart is shattered into tiny pieces..I love you dad and will be holding on until we meet again xxx
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Thinking of you all
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We could go for days, weeks, months without talking too or seeing each other and it did not phase us, as we knew that when we did see each other, no matter for how short a time, we would laugh, take the mickey and moan about the world, people and just life in general.
Even when we found out you were ill and even up to the last day, we messed about, talking about burials viking style, a hole in the garden, and being shot up in a firework. We knew that sarcasm and mikey taking would get us through.
Only 2 weeks have gone by and yet just knowing that you won't be there to do that with anymore, is the hardest thing. I guess i will just have to get mum into the spirit and we will carry it on in your memory.
For someone who normally has no emotions i am finding it hard right now, but as you would say "Behave, life goes on so get on with it and stop f***ing about!"
Miss you dad.
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Shows how he could hide the pain he was in
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Having dinner with grandad kids
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You will be miss dad a day never passed when I don't think about you xxxx
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A true gentleman, Always ready to help with a lovely smile. I will certainly miss him walking past each day with a cheery wave and his head popping round the door to say hi or bringing in a teddy for our charity events. RIP - forever in our thoughts. x
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