SPOONER, Raymond Ian, (Ray) It is with a broken heart that his wife Sharon lets you all know that she lost her best friend on Thursday, 5th September 2024, and his dear children Oliver, Jackson and Paige lost their dad. Loved son of Vicki & Gavin, and brother of Sam, and Tim.
Ray left this earth doing one of the things he loved the most, riding his beloved bike.
A celebration of Ray’s life will be held at Te Awamutu Rugby Sports & Recreation Club Inc, 420 Albert Park Dr, Te Awamutu on Thursday, the 12th of September 2024 at 11:00 am. In memory of Ray, donations to https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/in-memory-of-ray-spooner would be appreciated. All communications to the Spooner Family, c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800.
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3 Messages:
To Sharon, Ollie, Jackson, Paige, Tim, Sam, and all the family,
My heart aches for you all, and I want to extend my deepest condolences. Ray was truly one of a kind—someone who brought so much joy and laughter into our lives. I will always cherish the many wonderful memories we shared with him.
One memory that always makes me laugh is from the Tapu Pub fishing competition. They were calling out names for spot prizes, and Ray the egg thought his name was called. With a huge grin, he marched up to the front, only to be told it wasn’t his ticket! His face was bright red as he made his way back to our table with us all laughing at him. But in a twist of fate, his name was actually called later on, and he got the prize after all! Classic.
I am so very thankful that we got to spend New Years with you both. Ray and I sat up all night the night before in front of the bonfire and talked so much shit (and came up with a master plan for our New Years at Aunty K’s)
Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. Kia kaha family. Ray will always be remembered with love and fondness. Peace out brother, until we meet again. Up the farkin warriors!!! Say hi to Morna for me.
Lots and lots of love, Renee xxxxx
I know im going to be there but have to say love my family, love you so much Raymond. You should be here with us all, it’s so bloody quiet without you. Your personality, loud mouth and cheeky smile is definitely living on in Jackson which is awesome. Will miss you way to much. Love you always and forever xx
To Ray’s Whanau, I had the pleasure of knowing Ray through Jack and Jill Educare where his two children, Paige, and Jackson attended. Ray was a doting father who would drop what he was doing to come collect the kids if one of them was sick. We knew he had to travel from Te Awamutu and knew he’d sacrifice anything for his kids. Ray would always come in with a smile on his face and the kids would run to greet him. He was a fantastic man with a big heart with his family in the centre of it. My heart breaks for his parents, wife, siblings, and children and anyone who loved him dearly. Sharron if you ever need anything please don’t hesitate to reach out. I met Rays mum a few times and my deepest condolences to you and your husband. No one should ever have to loose a child and my heart breaks for you all.
Kia kaha me te aroha nui ki te whanau. Inaianei ka taea e Ray te noho ki te atua.