O’NEILL, Raymond Alfred 🎥
16/03/1950 – 15/10/2021
A little bloke with a huge heart that was one of life’s true characters.
He left a lasting impression on everyone he met, and will be greatly missed by so many.
Always a battler but sadly finally fought a battle that could not be won.
We believe we were truly the most fortunate to be able to have the most giving and loving Dad and Pop.
We won’t say goodbye, just until we meet again.
We will love you forever.
Your loving daughter Tanya, son-in-law Tim, and your world, Toby, Eliza, Isla and Gracey xxx
Cheers and enjoy those King Browns
Funeral Notice
Private serviceA recording of Raymond’s service will be made available by 6pm on FRIDAY (Oct 22). Please try refreshing your browser if you can’t see it at that time.
The hearse will be driving down Tait Street (between Cressy and Pike Streets) at approximately 9:45am for those who wish to stand on the side of the road and say a farewell. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing measures by keeping 1.5m between people at this time.
A photo reflection of Bubby’s life follows the service recording. It begins at 37:44 into the video. Please be aware it contains one instance of coarse language at the very end.
18 tributes Leave your tribute
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Bubby, an absolute legend.
Always up for a laugh and shenanigans. Always with a kind and supportive voice.
Rest easy mate. -
Bubby,
You were always happy and always up for a cold beer or 2 (or more) lol! Condolences to his family and friends.
Rest In Peace Bubby, hope there’s a cold beer or 2 up there for ya mate xxLove from Kevin, Irene and family xx
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I have great memories of growing up together in Russell Street,our school days together and our ongoing friendship,also our love of Geelong Cats. You will be greatly missed R.I.P Bubby regards Peter Skene
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Rest in peace Bubby not only a great work mate but a good friend. Jason and Belinda
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To all of Ray’s (Bubby’s) family, our sincere sympathy to you all on the loss of a great bloke and friend, he was one of a kind and will be sadly missed.
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RIP Raymond. Our much loved lake neighbour, I’m not quite sure we knew just what we were in for when met you! Fabulous times were had, much laughter and love, sleepovers involving various combinations of your kids (grand) and ours, substantial drinking done, meals cooked at Andy’s Bar N Grill, fishing undertaken and shouts of “Gracie where are your shoes, I’ll tell your mother” repeatedly heard. A wonderful man we will miss greatly and remember with love and laughter. Janelle Andy Angus and Charlotte
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Very saddened to learn of Bubby’s passing , thinking of all his family. Not once did i see him without a smile on his face. Marg, Trent and Jake Mitchell. xx
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So many happy memories of Bubby and his antics, the kitchen at Dawson street full of smoke and steam from Helens huge Sunday roasts, enough to feed the army of people in the backyard or crowded like sardines into the lounge for a session. Meanwhile as the kitchen filled with more smoke from the overloaded roast pan Bubby kept everyone entertained in the backyard either with a joke or a song or just silliness as he revved up the many kids with a game of cricket all laughing till our sides split. Those were great times with lasting memories of a great person who will be sadly missed by all. Rest In Peace Bubby. Love and condolences to all the O’Neill family, Tanya and family.
Sharon O’Neill and family.
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Our dearest Bubby. When I remember you it will always be with laughter and a good tongue wag. I still see you and I bent over in uncontrollable laughter.
You painted and made brand new our house over some months. We loved you arriving and saddened when your left. A breath of fresh air. Tears roll down my face as I write this as you are always in our hearts.
Jack joined your Bowls club because of you. His grief to not have you there is great.
Our dear mate you are still with us in spirit and leave a lasting legacy of one incredible man and our Master Painter.
Isha & Jack Paasse
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Respected and Loved Friend
Of Garry McColl & Family.
We will meet again old mate.
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Remembering such wonderful fun times of Bubby, playing cricket in the backyard with all the kids, , singing songs around the fire, and many many jokes and lots of laughter. Rest in Peace Bubby. My deepest condolences to the O’Neill family and Tanya and family. Love Sharon O’Neill
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A farewell to Ray, cricketing times, old times, catch-up times, always good times, thanks for your friendship Bubby, “ The Gray’s” Chris, Cheryl, Jackson, Patrick and Janeve
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I’ve known you most of my life and & you took me under your wing & became the dad I never knew we had a bond that will remain forever you guided me through the years & I thank you for that.Today you were laid to rest you will always have special place in my heart, I loved you Bub & always will R.I.P. Shane-Porka❤️❤️
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Farewell to a little man with a huge heart. Fun times were had wherever you were. Many of them when we played for the Ex students. Plenty of refreshments to be had by all. You will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Rest In Peace Bubby. Deepest sympathy to the family. Love from Dot, Wayne & Family.Xoxo.
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Such a loving man, he will be sadly missed!
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Bubby, thank you for all of the memories you left me with over the years. The Sunday roasts, the feasts in the backyard, the cricket played, your love of the Cats and so many more. You were an Uncle I could never forget.
Thank you for the memories you made with Adam, he will cherish them forever.
R.I.P Bubby, sending our love and sympathy to all of your family xoxo
Love from Stacey, Adam, Amelia and Lincoln xxxx -
RIP Uncle bubby you will sadly be missed,I will cherish all the memories I have of you,the fun and laughs we shared at your place on a Sunday will never forget,love you very much bubby, from your neice SUE xox
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Rest in peace uncle bubby, thank you for filling out lives with much loved and appreciated humour I will forever remember you for your infectious smile, and it didn’t matter where you went you’d fill the room with smiles too. Until we meet again xx
Your great niece – Crystal Mitchell and kids Ayla & Riley
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