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Harold COLES Obituary

COLES, Harold Raymond (Ray). On November 6, 2013 peacefully at Middlemore Hospital (after a short illness), aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary. Loved father and father-in- law of Ross and Stephanie, Alan and Marie and the late Graeme. Loved Grandad of Ben and Kirstie, Emma, Paul and Dani (Sydney), Briar and Barry (England). Loved Great- Grandad of Sophia and Remy. We'll treasure the memories. A service to celebrate Ray's life will be held at the Newmarket Lounge, Ellerslie Racecourse on Tuesday 12 November at 1pm to be followed by a private cremation.



Published by The New Zealand Herald from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2013.

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November 15, 2013

A privilege to have known Ray, fond memories of some great Ellerslie years gone by.
Condolences to Ross, Alan and families.

Tony McGovern Hong Kong

Anna Duncan

November 12, 2013

I will always remember Ray for his kind words and encouragement with the ponies/horses. Memories of him announcing at the Franklin A & P show, stories from my grandparents and parents. Thoughts are with you all at this time. Take care of yourselves

Suzie Menzies

November 12, 2013

Ross, Stephanie, Alan, Marie and Family my thoughts are with you all at this sad and difficult time. Ray, thank you for a lifetime of memories and encouragement from Pony Club Gymkhanas, A&P Shows,the Hunt Field to the Race Track at Ellerslie. Your love of and dedication to Equestrian Sports made you one of the most influential people in my life. I will never forget you Ray and may you ride that beautiful dappled grey to the stars and beyond. Suzie Menzies (Nee King - Horne) San Francisco CA

Jan Holmes

November 11, 2013

Ray - Thank you for your friendship and encouragement all those 50 years ago!
We all (including the late Ben and Pat Holmes) held you and your family in high regard and appreciated the time you devoted to hunting, shows and pony clubs.
Remembering all the good times, our sympathy to the Coles Family - Jan and the Holmes family, Mangatawhiri.

Prue Clifford

November 10, 2013

To Ross & Alan & Families, Kath & Selma,My condulances to you all.
I have very special memories of Ray through Hunting & show days. One been invited to Pakuranga Hunt, this will be treasured for life.
Thank you Ray.
Regards,
Prue Clifford, ex Onewhero

Pat Bowley( previously Marshall)

November 10, 2013

Thinking of you all at this sad time, sorry I can't make it on Tuesday. He was one of the best

Bob Copsey

November 8, 2013

thinking of you all at this sad time

N S

November 8, 2013

My sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort give you the strength to cope.

November 8, 2013

A wonderful person, always with a cheery smile, a quick wit and a great eye for a good horse, will be missed by all who knew him.
Love & best wishes to all the family
Carey Shaw, Tracy Heslop & Paddy Harper

November 8, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Shirley Corles-Davis

November 8, 2013

It is with sadness that I write this, however I know that both Mary and Pat were there waiting to greet you with open arms, eager to be with you again.
Two things come to my mind as I sit here and think of you, firstly your wonderful smiley face you always had. The other memory I have is seeing you at the races guiding the horses into the raceway, I was so proud and told everyone that you were my cousin. I thank you for these wonderful cherished memories we share.
May your journey home be blessed as we were to have you as part of our family.
With love, Shirl and Tupuna.

November 11, 2013

COLES, Harold Raymond (Ray). Thanks for being a great friend and mentor over the last 26 years. A top stockman, great announcer and one of the best. You will be sadly missed. Lyn and Pat.

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