On 13^th August, peacefully, at Waipuna Hospice Tauranga, after a short illness, in his 92^nd year. Darling husband and best mate of Jean for 70 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Grant (deceased) Linda and Ross, Kaylene and Dave, Patricia and Peter, Keitha and David, Marilyn and Gary, Craig and Glenys, Barbara and Jack, Evan, Vicki and John, Andrew and Teresa and foster father of Wayne and Kelvin and families. Treasured Poppa of his 37 Grandchildren, 52 Great Grandchildren, and three Great Great Grandchildren. A service to celebrate Ray's life will be held at Elim Christian Centre, 19 Amber Cres, Tauranga on Monday18th August at 1.30 pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St John Ambulance Tauranga, P O Box 2387 Tauranga.

Communication to the Ray Wilson Family c/- PO Box 3136, Greerton, Tauranga 3142.