PAYNE, Raymond Francis “Ray” 🎥

8/3/37 – 29/10/21

Devoted husband of Monica for almost 60 years

Beloved father of Sharon, Annette (Lee), Terry & Clare

Good friend of Keiran & Gail

Loved Pa of Grace, Maggie, Ned, Harry, Rosie, Billy & Sam

Son of Jack & Ronnie, brother of Dot & Bev (dec’d), Brian & Pat

Uncle Fatty to Debbie, Rodney, David, Kathleen, Veronica, Leonard, Sonia & Kylie

Funeral Notice

Service held Wednesday November 3, 2021 - 10:30am

Due to covid restrictions, Ray’s church service will be private. A recording of the service will be made available at 5:00pm on WEDNESDAY (3 Nov).

Ray’s family invite you to attend the committal at the Terang Cemetery on WEDNESDAY (3 Nov). Please arrive by 10:30am to await the family’s arrival. QR check-in and full vaccination are mandatory to attend.

Rosary will be prayed at St Thomas’ Catholic Church, Terang on MONDAY (1 Nov) at 7:30pm. QR check-in and full vaccination are mandatory to attend.

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  1. Ray you were a scholar and a gentleman. Great times with the Terang Angling Club. Deepest sympathy to Monica and the family. Will miss your humour and friendship. Hope you and Spooks Lucas are catching the fishes in Heaven. Sadly missed.

    Nick and Donna Blain October 31 2021 8:48 pm

  2. Monica & family, please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of Ray.
    Thinking of you all at this sad time 🙏
    Ray will be sadly missed.

    Dan & Meryl Lenehan.

    Meryl Lenehan November 1 2021 6:09 am

  3. To Monica & family
    Sincere sympathy on the loss of Ray.
    Thinking of you at this sad time.
    Ray will be sorely missed.

    Meryl & Dan Lenehan

    Meryl Lenehan November 1 2021 6:41 am

  4. Deepest sympathy to Monica and all the family at this sad time.
    Ray was always up for a chat when we met.
    He will be greatly missed.
    Thinking of you all.
    Gary Clifford

    Gary Clifford November 1 2021 7:47 am

  5. The family of the late Leo and Annie Lourey send their sincere sympathy to Monica and family on the loss of Ray, a dear family friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Helen McKenzie November 1 2021 10:27 am

  6. To Monica & Family,

    Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Ray.
    He will be missed from his back seat at Mass.
    Thinking of you all.

    Jimmy Maureen Kenna and Families.

    Maureen Kenna November 1 2021 12:23 pm

  7. Deepest sympathy to you Monica and all your family.
    Ray was always a gentleman and will be sorely missed by all .
    Everyone.
    Des and Bernadette Mckinnon

    Bernadette McKinnon November 1 2021 1:52 pm

  8. Sincere condolences to Monica
    and extended families and friends ,
    on the loss of Ray.
    One of nature’s gentlemen
    From The members of The Terang Croquet Club.

    Aileen Bell November 1 2021 6:57 pm

  9. Deepest Sympathy to you Monica and your family on the passing of Ray,, he will be missed by all

    Kevin & Pat Lee November 2 2021 9:15 am

  10. My thoughts and prayers are with you Monica and family on the sad passing of Ray

    Betty Lee and family November 3 2021 10:13 am

  11. Deepest sympathy to the family. Great memories and gratitude when you all opened your home & family to the Mallee girl. We will continue to think of you when we catch a big one.
    Loretta (Ryan) Rowlands & family. Heartfelt sympathy Sharon, sorry we could not be with you.

    Loretta ROWLANDS November 3 2021 10:53 am

  12. Deepest Sympathy to Monica and the Payne family on the passing of Ray . Monica and Ray were wonderful friends of the Harney family, they were of great support to Mum and Dad in their later lives, your kindness will never be forgotten. The Harney family.

    Frank Harney November 3 2021 11:30 am

  13. Only known Ray for a relatively short time but immediately felt like part of the family. Will be sadly missed by all. I will especially miss our chats at the trots. Deepest sympathy to Clare Annette Sharon Terry Monica and the extended family. RIP Ray. With love Carol

    Carol Bass November 3 2021 3:37 pm

  14. Our deepest sympathy to Rays family. Our Yambuk fishing trips will never be tha same.

    Glenda Hampson November 3 2021 5:25 pm

  15. Dear Monica and family,

    We’re thinking of you all during this incredibly sad time.

    Ray was a great man and we’ll treasure the memories we have shared together.

    All our love,
    Shirley (Moloney) and family.

    Shirley Moloney November 3 2021 6:23 pm

  16. A true gentlman and friend. Our fishing trips to Yambuk wont be the same. Deepest sympathy to the family.

    Glenda Hampson November 3 2021 9:27 pm

  17. My heartfelt sympathy to you Monica and all your family at this very sad time, we all loved Ray and his witty sense of humour, I have fond memories of listening to Dad’s stories of their shearing days together, i’m sure they are both enjoying a great catch up now .
    Prue Moroni ( Walls)

    Prue Moroni November 4 2021 5:44 am

  18. Monica and family
    So pleased to be with you in spirit as I listened in to the streaming of Ray’s Mass. R.I.P
    Our deepest sympathy on the suddenness of Ray’s death.
    May you find comfort in knowing so many care and the support of you faith.
    Nora & John McNair

    Nora McNair November 4 2021 1:42 pm

  19. “Blue skies & woolly sheep for miles ! “
    Deepest sympathy to Monica and family on the sad loss of Ray .
    Fond memories of his dry wit
    Mary Walls

    Mary Walls November 4 2021 4:11 pm

  20. Monica and family,
    I was with you in spirit as I watched the streaming of Ray’s Mass today.
    What a lovely tribute and I’m sure it is a comfort to know people care and that
    Your faith will be a great comfort and support in your loss.
    Deepest sympathy.
    Nora & John McNair

    Nora McNair November 4 2021 5:01 pm

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