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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9 Messages:
Sharon – I only
Meet Rat a few times. But he imprinted. His laugh. Cheeky smile. His kindness that he radiated. But you know these things already. I’m so sorry he’s gone so quick. You and the kids are in my heart constantly. Sending strong wahine toa
Energy for this time.
Raymond Spooner. I have no words!.. From meeting you in detention at T.A college to seeing you again in Sydney. You were one of a kind and just an all round top bloke!… Sending love to your wife and kids and especially to Sam. Rest in peace spooner.
To lose a nephew before its my time to go is devastating , its not the way lifes meant to be.
Time will never heal and my heart broke in two when your Grandma went- but now its crumbled. From the minute you were born with your spikey hair – to the time you used to wake me up at 6am and jump all around my bed, nagging me for breakfast, you always made me super proud to be your Aunty.
Until we meet again- Rayme Raymes ❤️ love from your Aunty Colsie – I couldnt have loved you more my neph.
My deepest condolences go out to the Spooner family at this time.
Thank you for live streaming Ray’s send off for those of us who would loved to attend but couldn’t make it 🙏💔
Rest in Love brother Ray..
Cheers Ray for all our childhood memories.
Our walking adventures too & from James Cook School will live with me forever & I’m proud to have had you as a mate
One story that needs to be told is the one when you were dubbing me home on your bike & I was sitting on the front handle bars..
Some how my foot got caught between the spokes & the tire so we ended up going flying..
Almost broke my ankle..
You scraped us both up off the road & asked if I was still alive.
When I replied yip I am you said hurry up bro get back on we are gonna be late home to watch the simpsons on TV 😂
Your one in a billion mate & I’m sad to know you won’t grow old with us..
Save a seat for me at the table with the bro Steve & James..
Until we meet again 😇
Your little mate from 8 Kapuni street Marton
Ray was such a great person. Meet him through my brother Morna & Kay whom loved him like a son. I call Ray my nephew. Fly High Raymond you will truly be missed.
Aunty Lima.
It’s hard to think there won’t be any more memories made with my friend. Since we have all been friends for so long, you never seem to think there will be a last time. No matter how long it had been between our get togethers, it always felt like we had just seen each other yesterday. A few of my favourite memories: spending the weekend in Sydney with Spooner when we were younger. We knew no one, and no one wanted a bar of us when we were out 😂 but we still managed to have the best time! Singing and dancing the nights away with all the laughs possible. Another was in Rarotonga for Cookies wedding when I was pissing him off trying to get him to sing his beautiful harmonies he always graces us with after too many beers. And a long conversation we had on the phone when we were in lockdown and I was pregnant and on my own. He randomly called me and we had the best chat about life and reminiscing over all our good times in the past. I’ll cherish these moments for ever. He was such a good man with the biggest heart. Our crew will never be the same. To Sharon and all of his family, you are all grieving the biggest loss. There are no words I can say that will bring you any sort of peace right now. But I am so sorry. I wish I could have made it home to say goodbye to my friend, and show my support to you all. You are all in my thoughts. All my love and condolences ❤️
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.