DOUBLE, Raymond William Emery (Ray). Hearts broken, we sadly announce Dad's sudden passing at Tauranga Hospital on Thursday 18th September 2025 surrounded by his family. Truly adored bestest dad and dad in law ever of Catherine, Sally (deceased), Gena (deceased), Maurice and Kim, Leanne and Danley, Ray and Laura, Paul (deceased), Karleen (deceased), Matthew and Shannon, Jodi and Matthew, Peter and Rebecca. Cheekiest and most awesome G-PA to his treasured 29 Grandkids - 'Grand-sonny boys and Lovey's' and his 27 and a quarter great grand babies. A service for Ray will be held on, Tuesday 23rd September, 2pm at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Valley Road, Kawerau. Communications to the Double family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at
willettsfuneralservices.co.nz. Sleeping soundly in Jehovah's Memory - Romans 14:8

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 22, 2025.