Ray sadly passed away at home on the farm on Saturday 18th January 2025, aged 66 years.
A devoted Suffolk farmer, he was a proud and loving father to Tom and Emily-Rose, father-in-law to James and grandfather to little Beatrice. Ray was also a kind and loving partner to Deb, and devoted brother to Elizabeth. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
'Thank you for all the kind words of support over the past few weeks, it has been comforting to read the many cards and messages, sharing happy memories of our dad'.
Details of the service at All Saints' Church, Lawshall can be found below, which will be followed by a private committal at the West Suffolk Crematorium for immediate family only. All family and friends are welcome to head to the farm, where the family will join you when they return from the crematorium to celebrate Ray's life.
Due to limited parking on the road outside All Saints' Church, additional parking as kindly be made available at Lawshall Village Hall (Harrow Green, Lawshall, IP29 4PB). Please allow approx.15 minute walk to the church. Alternatively, you are also welcome to park at Lawshall Evangelical Free Church car park (IP29 4QD). Please allow approx 10 minute walk to the church.
Please dress warm as the wake will be held in a barn.
On behalf of Emily-Rose (daughter), Tom (son), Deb (partner) and Elizabeth (sister)
Service
DATE AND TIME
Friday 28th February 2025, 11:00am
ADDRESS
All Saints Church, The Street, Lawshall, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 4PA
If arrangements change
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