SKINNER, Raymond Joseph. Born October 31, 1942. Passed away on August 25, 2024. After commencing one journey on 31st October 1942 and always curious, asking questions and at times annoying and more to others, Ray commenced another big journey on 25 August 2024. Raymond, brother of Alan and Bruce, oldest child of Albie (Albert) and Peggy (Polly nee Urwin), son-in-law of Roy and Mollie (Mary nee Markham) Sheeran, married Janice in July 1968. Father of Craig (in Scotland), Rachael (Elliott in US), and Robert (in Singapore). Father-in-law of Deborah (div.), Justin and Angela. Grandfather of Madelaine (Scotland), Lucas (USA), Phoenix (Singapore) and Aurora (Singapore). Ray attempted to live by three mottos; Be Worthy Sure and Steadfast Per Angusta, Ad Augusta Since 2000 he strove to advocate the notion of environmental, social and economic sustainability fostering a tomorrow for tomorrow's children. A service will be held at Glenfield Community Church, 82 Chartwell Avenue, Glenfield on Tuesday 3rd Septemper at 11am. Please contact Windsor Funerals for the livestream link.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Aug. 28, 2024.