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Raymond William "Ray" BYRNE

FUNERAL HOME

Croft Funeral Home

2 Osborne Place

Lower Hutt , Wellington

Raymond BYRNE Obituary

On 28 October 2025, peacefully surrounded by family at Te Omanga Hospice, aged 81 years. Best friend and husband of Joan. Much-loved and supportive dad of Paul and Hannah, Chris and Jane, Matt and Lee'Arne, and Ant. Generous and caring grandad of Charlie and Henry, Patrick and Zoe, Kenzee, Louie and Margot. Brother of Denise and Trish. Loved uncle and cousin of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Omanga Hospice would be appreciated. Special thanks to the hospice staff, and friends for all their support and care. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 60 Knights Road, Lower Hutt, on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, at 11.00am, followed by interment at Taita Cemetery. All messages to the Byrne family to: [email protected]


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Published by The Post on Nov. 1, 2025.

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for Raymond BYRNE

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Brendon

Earlier today

Ray always filled any room he was in the joy compassion and warmth.
In his memory this will continue
To Joan and family my deepest sympathies Brendon

Des & Heather Schollum

Earlier today

Such a shock at Mass last night to hear of Ray's passing. Our sincere condolences to you and the family. His wonderful sense of humour and caring nature will be missed by all who knew him. Now with the Lord.

Mary Boyle

Yesterday

Dear Joan I was so very sad to hear of Rays passing.I can only imagine how hard it must be for you.Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.Love and Blessings Mary Boyle

Barbara Rowley

Yesterday

Dear Joan
Our deepest condolences to you and your whole family.
Our love and prayers are with you.
Barbara and Kevin

Trish Morgans

November 1, 2025

Dear Joan and family
My love thoughts and prayers are with you all!
I have so loved all moments spent in Rays company......
His sense of humour was infectious. I´m smiling right now just thinking about it
God bless you all.....R.I.P. Ray
....,,,Patricia Morgans

David & Judith Smiley

November 1, 2025

Such a loveky man who cared about everyone he meet and always ensured to make one feel welcome and treasured.Until we meet again Ray, May you rest in Gods peace and love

Heather Boulton

November 1, 2025

Joan so very sorry to learn of Rays passing. When we shared time in the Gray Hams at Bob Scott Village he was a great fun and so enthusiastic and was a fantastic pirate.He will be missed.
Rest in Peace Ray.
Heather

Irene Bignall

November 1, 2025

Our love and sympathy to Joan and the Byrne family on the passing of Ray. May he rest in peace. Kevin, Irene and the Bignall clan. Sorry we are away and unable to attend his funeral. You are in our prayers.

Mark Williams

November 1, 2025

My sincere condolences to Joan and family at this time of loss and sadness.
Ray always cheerfully provided many welcome chats at either the CDF or the car club meetings whenever we met.
Rest in peace
Mark Williams - Upper Hutt

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