Ray WEAVER Obituary

Years late in finding out about your death and only after my move home from Australia. You were an absolute talent and assisted us greatly with the formation and growth of Hawk Packaging Ltd. I and many others will be forever in your debt.
Rest in peace friend.

Was shocked to learn only today (Oct9th) that Ray died 3 months ago. He was our neighbour at Umere Crescent in 1975 who welcomed us as a young married couple with 1 child and we remained friends ever since. Ray was treasured by our family as a source of wonder with his amazing knowledge and determination and actions to make the world a better place. His generosity was legendary and his gift of grafted plums and apples are an enduring legacy in the family garden. RIP dear Ray.
The Wakim family

Dear Ray, your name was constantly mentioned over the nine and a half years I worked at Michael Park Steiner School. I met you once or twice very briefly and I'm extremely sad that I didn't know you better as you were revered in the community and i feel i have missed my opportunity to know a very special person. I am also shocked that you passed over the threshold so suddenly, as you seemed to be so young in spirit and still extremely sprightly! You are and will be dearly missed. With Much warmth, from Anne Jones

Ray, thank you for your generosity, kindness and hard work as a member of FOMH. It has been a pleasure working with you and knowing you

Ray welcomed us to New Zealand as a neighbor when we arrived from UK in 1974 he came along the street with a big smile and gave us some of his home made honey! thankyou for being such a great neighbor.

Going to miss our chats we had via email,phone and the occassional visits Uncle Ray. Loved our chats about your many projects you had on the go.
You are an inspiration to many people and will be hugely missed. Love from Darryl, Kelli, Jack, Josh, Courtney and Tyler. xoxox

Whenever the bell rings out at Micheal Park School, the Ray Weaver Bell will send his laughter across the school and on wards to all those children he blessed by allowing them to play on his tennis court. A special friend to the Micheal Park School Community, particularly in its early struggling days.
A grateful parent, Fiona Keith-Kirk

Ray was so many things to different people to me he was a kind, slightly eccentric, interesting neighbour with a paradise for a back garden when I was growing up in Umere Crescent. He was a marvellous friend to my father Phil Barrowclough. He always welcomed me for a cup of tea and a chat when I called on him during visits to New Zealand. The Crescent certainly won't be the same without him. My thoughts are with his family.

Ray was a truly remarkable man who I am so grateful to have known. He loved & supported my mother through thick & thin, & I will always be grateful. I am truly sorry that I was unable to be there today to help celebrate his incredible life & to pay my last respects. I hope you and mum are at peace together now xxx Averil

Thank you Ray for being such a wonderful neighbour and dear friend to our family for 30 years. We will always remember your kindness, your fun sense of humour and your selfless giving to others in need. You worked so tirelessly for the community and the environment. Now is your time to rest in peace and nourish your spirit.
Our condolences to Carl, Mandy and family.
With all our love and much gratitude for Ray's life.
Dave, Hildine, Kim, Adrian & Stephanie Hughes

To 'Uncle Ray' from Meela,Ezra,Lucia,Mark and Janet - Neighbours and very good friends - thanks for everything Ray - one in a million!!!!!
Travel Safely - save a place at the table

I can still hear is laughter ringing in my ears when we had a morning tea for him for his 80s at Michael Park School. Best neighbour ever for the school.I wish him good travels on his next journey and the best times with Hannelore.

I miss you my friend. I miss your kindness; inherent care and concern for human beings; incredible generosity and quirky sense of humour. You showed me what it meant to be a true neighbour. You were a rare jewel and I am privileged to have walked awhile alongside you.

Ray, you were the dearest of friends and the most generous with your time and your listening ear. You kept me grounded and you never judged. My trips to Auckland will not be the same again. Thank you dear Ray for your friendship. I miss you already. God be with your family. Much love, Judy XX

Thank you so much Ray for being the most wonderful neighbour and friend to my family for many, many years. Thank you for our dinner dates when I was a young girl and for the beautiful things you did for my Mum. Thank you for being there for me and helping and supporting me through some tough times. Umere Crescent holds such wonderful memories from childhood and throughout my adult life. I will miss you dearly Ray, sleep peacefully with love from Sherryl (Missy) x

Thank you for being a kind and caring neighbour, Ray.

Ray you will live on forever in our memories and all the wonderful work you did on your beloved Kawau Island, especially when the Pohutukawa trees flower in all their glory. You will be sorely missed.

Ray lived a good busy life. Many treasured memories & photos, always lovingly remembered & missed. Howard & Jackie Lock, Adelaide, Australia

Carl and family, We offer our condolences on the passing of Ray.
Tom and Shirley Morris and the team at Morris Shetmetal.

I knew Ray from when I was a wee girl. I can remember spying on him with Stuart next door, playing in the water outlets on the tennis court with the Maxwells ( I wrote my name in there), climbing his macrocarpa trees and sliding down the outside branches, being stung on the face by one of his bees, having his home made brandy on Christmas Day, and most recently growing the wild flower seeds he sent me down in Taranaki. I have collected those seeds so the flowers I grow from now on will always be "Ray's Wildflowers". RIP Ray.

Always remembered from the years at NZFP - Athol Stuckey

Ray was quick witted and had a joke to share on the roadside he was there when we moved to Umere Cr as a neighbor 40 years ago will miss him a lot - Simon Todd

Well respected colleague at NZFP

A very dear neighbour and friend for 50 years. My family and I will truly miss Ray and his infectious personality. Sleep well dear friend . From Mabel and family.

What a friendship we had - so very special with a great depth of understanding that I shall treasure for ever. Thank you for being part of my life. Shona

What a great loss. I'll never forget you. Maureen x