On Tuesday May 28, 2024, peacefully with family by his side, aged 81 years. Cherished son of Archie and Phyllis, brother of Kevin, Peter and Nola, loved fiancé of the late Rosalie Smith, dearly loved father of Greg, Lara, Janine, and Richie. Admired and treasured grandfather of Caitlyn, Benjamin, Morgan, Jaxon, Harrison, Jessica, Gemma, Mia-Rose, Macie, Makayla, Ella, and Georgia.

‘You may be gone from here, but you will live on in our hearts. May you rest easy now with the wind at your back, sailing into the sunset.’

 Many thanks to the kind and caring staff at Burwood Hospital Ward BG for their amazing care of Ray. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ray Davies, c/-PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A memorial service for Ray will be held at a later date, for details please email: ray@davies.co.nz.