Raymond Manning Palmer (15 Mar 1924 - 25 Feb 2021)

Ray was a very special character and never to be forgotten by us and all at Mangapps.

It was a real pleasure knowing Ray. My best memory is going out with him on a tug in the Bahamas after he had shouted to the skipper from the quay. Saw in two cruise liners from the bridge. It will be captured in one of his box of slides.

Thank you Ray for the childhood memories of railways, canals, railway museums and traction engine rally’s . Sadly missed, Rest in peace

In loving memory. Rest in Peace Popeye Nick Kate Maddie Max and Ollie xxxx

In memory of Ray Palmer, a good friend for many years.
Frank Spence

Ray was my oldest first cousin. He was extremely generous to me and my wife when we first visited England from New Zealand. He met our ship in Southampton and took us to his family home at Thorpe Bay and looked after us for two weeks until we had arranged for a bedsit in London, then took us and our luggage to that place. We saw quite a lot of Ray and family during our two years stay in London. When we returned to NZ we kept in touch with letters and Christmas Cards.
Ray was charismatic, enthusiastic in all his many activities and very knowledgeable, especially to do with railways and shipping, interests that we shared. I will miss his cheery voice and loud laugh. I send my sincere condolences to Carol, Chris and Lynne and their families. RIP Ray.

A real gentleman who will be missed by all who knew him .

Ray was a great man, knowledgeable and kind. He was a cousin of my brother and me, and made us very welcome when we visited England. Ray will not be forgotten and will stay in our memory. Rest in peace, Ray. Yours was a life well lived.

I first met Ray about 45 years ago but it is in the last 6-7 years that we have spent the most time together on trips and visits to the hospital with Carol. We have shared many a laugh and interesting moments. Rest in peace Ray, you were one of life’s characters!

A remarkable gentleman and valued friend.

Dear Ray, a lovely and amusing man. Good memories of times on Isle of Man.
Rest well “Popeye” from Liz, Simon and Paul

In memory of Ray Palmer, sadly missed.

I have known Ray since the early 1970s through our shared interest in buses and railways and greatly valued his friendship, seeing him regularly at the South East Essex Railway Society and at the Essex Bus Enthusiasts Group (when we met in Southend), as well as at various events and visits. His wide knowledge of transport systems always made for lively discussions and he will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences.

Ray was the stalwart of the branch and the society over many years. Passionate in his interest.

He will be missed

Southend Branch of World Ship Society