Raymond John Jones

Obituary

Condolences

• My sincere condolences on your loss.  Ray was a lovely man - always respectful and fair with everyone he met.  He was a man that you could rely on as truth was so important to him.  I worked with Ray for several years and although, at times, we had our differences I will always have respect for him.

  Janine Shelley , 17 July 2026

• To Ray's family- to Anthony and Christopher and his shining light Natalie

  i had the pleasure of working with your Dad /Grandpa for a number of years - in fact before Bec and after Barb I used to be his manager. I used to work in child protection so in his eyes he thought I could handle all the gorry stories and those stories he certainly told. What stood out for me is his love for you - he is a man who used any opportunitiy to speak about his kids and grandkids with such love and adoration- and he did that also of Ann before he lost her - and also the pets!!

   
  To Ray - I have shed so many tears - you will never know how many hearts you touched. I am currently on leave and am in Europe otherwise I would be there tomorrow to show my respects in person. Your passion for making sure the most vulnerable people were cared for and looked after will be a lasting legacy. I still cannot believe I won't get the chance to have our catch ups like we did - to run stuff past you and to just know you have our backs. 
  
  I'll be looking for the brightest star ⭐️ 

  
  Arohanui 

  jaine xox

  Jaine Smiley , 17 July 2026