A wonderful warm hearted man with a terrific sense of humour. Ray always made me welcome and feel part of the family. I remember great holidays with the Melton Ave massive taking over the beach and Dad, Ray and Den with their papers under their arms, off to the bookies for the daily challenge, who was the best tipster. Most of all I remember watching Wimbledon in your lounge with all our heads going left to right. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time. Sending huge Hugs David & Ann xxxx

I only know Ray from what Mandy has told me.... And what a wonderful husband, dad, grandad and great - grandad he is,and so loved by his family. I know he will be greatly missed. Such a wonderful life to be celebrated and remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 💖💞❤️💔🙏🙏 Xx

To , mrs Williams , Cherry , Mandy , Vaughan, and the grandchildren , what lovely memories in these photos , I Remember when you were living in Melton ave , and the great times we all had when we were children , your dad use to play jokes on me and made me welcome in your house . They were great times , my thoughts are with you at this sad time , I no Wednesday will be a beautiful tribute to your dad , I wish I could be there . My love to your mom and all of you , I will be thinking of you all . A beautiful family xxx