Raymond Haworth ‘Ray’

Peacefully at White Ash Brook Care Home on Friday 24th April 2020, Raymond aged 87 years of Rishton. The devoted and loved husband of Anne, loving dad of Andrew and the late Alison, dear father-in-law of Lisa, a cherished grandad of Thomas, Lewis and Annabelle, dear brother of Nanette and also a respected relative and friend.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

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Please feel free to send a message for the family of Raymond, some messages are published below this form.

 

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MESSAGES for Raymond Haworth (Ray)

 

Sharon Bryson-Hitchings

It’s so sad that you have gone at this sad time in the world with no family and friends around you. Hope you are at peace wherever you are you will be sadly missed. Love to your wife Ann all my love Sharon xx

 

Vi Hitchings

Having met Ray and Ann about 35 years ago on a caravan holiday in Lancashire, at Alec Parker’s CL campsite, we became very dear friends and used to meet up once or twice each year, around the country in our caravans. We have lovely memories of all of us travelling around together site seeing, with Ray telling us the history of many locations we visited.

One of the funniest memories was in Upton on Severn, Worcestershire, when Ann decided she wanted a ride on my late husband, Robin’s, electric bike. As we were the only ones on site, Robin held the bike, showed Ann what to do, and off she went with Ray and Robin watching. She was proudly going round and round the camping field, but as I appeared, Ray was standing with his mouth wide open, as Ann disappeared through the thick hedge, still on the bike. We laughed so much, all Ann was worried about was the bike.

Bless them, both so caring.

In 2016 I was able to stay with Ray and Ann for a few days and took Susie, my Scottie dog, and lots of old holiday photos with me. Ray spent all the time going through and through the photos, with a happy expression on his face. It was lovely see his positive reaction.
When I returned home, Ann rang to say, Ray wanted to know “where’s that dog gone”. He didn’t miss me !!!, bless him.

All happy memories
Love Vi Hitchings.

 

Anne Goldstraw

Dear Uncle Ray, although you have passed peacefully away, you will always be in my heart. You were such a lovely Uncle & Godfather to me, so kind & thoughtful. I can always remember when my mum & dad knew, you & Auntie Anne were coming over to see them, it’s was ” Quick Tom, get the best China out, Anne & Ray are on their way”!!!! Happy memories Much Love Anne xxx

 

Eileen and Tim Valentine

So sorry to hear about Ray at this very sad time in the world. We will remember him fondly, such a gentle person. Our thoughts are with you Anne, a very dear friend, and all your family. Thinking of you and sending our love, Eileen and Tim X

 

Susan Neary

Thinking of you all at this sad time, sorry we can’t be there with you at the funeral. In our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Uncle Ray. Stuart, David & Susan and families. xxx

 

Sacha Floyd

So sorry to hear about Ray at this very sad time in the world. We will remember him fondly, such a gentle person. Our thoughts are with you Anne, a very dear friend, and all your family. Thinking of you and sending our love, Eileen and Tim X

 

Janet Francis

Fond memories of a lovely gentleman.

Thoughts and prayers are with Anne and her family on this sad day.

Rest in peace Ray ✝️