Menu

Search by Name

Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Share Obituary

Raymond Leslie READ

FUNERAL HOME

Waikanae Funeral Home

17-21 Parata Street

Waikanae, Wellington

Raymond READ Obituary

On Friday 15th August 2025 at Parkwood Retirement Village, Waikanae, in his 94th year. Retired NZ Police, Masonic Brother Coronation Lodge & Rose Croix life member. Dearly loved husband of the late Christine. Much loved father of David (dec), Alistair and Heather. Loved father-in-law of Turaki (dec), Anne & Bruce. Loved Grandfather of Nick, Amanda, Sam, Gem, Charlotte & Rory, Harata and Tia, great-grandfather of Maeve, Ada, Bodhi and Maia. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated https://www.wfa.org.nz/donate A service to celebrate Ray's life will be held at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae, on Thursday 21st August at 1.30pm. Special thanks to the nurses and carers of the Hospital Wing at Parkwood for their wonderful care.


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Post on Aug. 18, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond READ

Not sure what to say?

1 Entry

Brian Ahern

August 20, 2025

Great memories of Ray and my involvement with the Police Council of Sport for many years. He was a passionate dedicated leader of the Council, respected by all during a period when Sport was a major contributor to Police morale and public relations through inter services tournaments and combined services teams. His book on the history of NZ Police Sport was a very lengthy task but resulted in an outstanding record of achievements of Police personnel. Farewell Ray - job well done. Condolences to the family. Brian Ahern

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Memorial Events
for Raymond READ

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Waikanae Funeral Home

17-21 Parata Street PO Box 300, Waikanae 5036