Passed away peacefully after a short illness, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Marion, and loved partner of Annette.  Much loved father and father in law of Marie-Therese and Rosco Pope, Margaret and Geoff Kilpatrick, Lynette and Mick Morteson, and Barbara and Kim Tunnicliffe.  Loved friend of Chris Emerson and family.  Loved Grandad of his 8 grandchildren and his great-grandchildren.  Messages to the Tunnicliffe family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday April 28, commencing at 2.00pm., followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.