Raymond Gordon "Ray" Girvan

Raymond Gordon "Ray" Girvan (2 Mar 1956 - 30 Jun 2015)

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Exeter & Devon Crematorium, St Paul's Chapel Topsham Road Exeter EX2 6EU
Date
16th Jul 2015
Time
2.30pm
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GIRVAN - Ray of Topsham, Exeter, died peacefully at Exeter Hospiscare after a long illness; on Tuesday June 30th 2015, aged 59 years. Much loved husband of Clare. Sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium on Thursday July 16th, at 2.30pm in St Paul's Chapel. No flowers by request, but donations in memory of Ray are for Exeter Hospiscare, which may be left at the service, via online or sent c/o
David Albery, Exeter & District Funeral Service, 210 Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6AA. 01392 433551

Alex G wrote

Hey Clare. Really sorry to hear that Ray isn’t with us any more. I was just looking at Topsham on the Internet and remembered Ray and his wonderful website. I was one of the students from the university of Exeter... you allowed me and my friends from University Radio Exeter (FM 87.7 Xpresssion) to drag Ray out onto our Topsham 10 pub crawl after we found him on the Internet, started asking random people in topsham where he lived, and then eventually tracked him down following a clue from somebody in a local shop... and we ended-up knocking on your door. I remember you answering the door, a little bit baffled, but not completely unsurprised! Around the turn of the millennium I guess. We only had the chance to get to know him for a few hours, but he dived right into our student banter and left a memorable impression on all of us. He had a wonderful generous and warm spirit, and it will always be with you, every time the warm sun peaks through the clouds, and shines over Topsham.

Best wishes - Alex and friends

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Jane Crossman wrote

Clare: I am so very sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I enjoyed his writing and the feedback he provided me with when I was a novice writer living in Exmouth from 1997-99.

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  • Thank you, Jane. I only just came across your message, so apologies if it seems delayed! How did you hear about Ray's death? If you go to Exeter Writers, you can see the obituary I wrote in 2015. I hope you and Pauline are OK and doing well.

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