Ray Jones 99 - Funeral 11th May 2009

It is with great sadness that I report the death of Ray Jones 99 last night, the 26th April; no other details yet.

Arthur Ellingham
Asst Regt Sec

I was very saddened to read about the passing of Ray,he was a very good freind to me and my family,my condolences go out to his family,another great Royal Welchman has past on.

Another sad loss, rest in peace mate.

Very sad to here of the loss of Ray. He was a true gent and always had a smile on his face. My condolences to his family. RIP Ray.

A sad loss, as Paul said, a true gentleman. As a SNCO he was very much respected by the Fusiliers. He and his family were a big part of 1st Bn life for well over 30 years. Deepest condolances to his family

Sad news deepest condolances to all of Rays family and freinds from the Commanding Officer and all ranks 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh (RWF)

Sad news RIP Ray condolences go to family and friends

me and ray were great friends during service and before we worked in pits together he was like my brother rest in peace mate i will rember you for ever wally15:frown:

yet another one of the old and bold has left us, a sad, sad day. he will be remembered and missed by a great many old friends

Hello,
The Bridgend & District branch Royal Welch Fusiliers Comrades Association send their deepest sympathy to all 99's family and friends.

RBD pp Briodgend Branch RWFCA

sad news.ray was a true gentleman RIP Ray

so sorry to hear about ray 99 yet another one taken from us my heart goes out to his family may he rest in peace, goodbye old freind

Only last night Wally said that Ray had been in and out of hospital over the last few weeks.

Like Rally, Ray was a true friend to me and the family, and I got on well with him when I was MT Cpl at the Depot in the early 70.

It brings it home to you that all the elders of the regiment are leaving us.

My condolances to Ray's family, and Ray mate rest in peace.

Very sad news about Ray, I had the honour of himself being my Platoon Sergeant back in the RWF days, a true professional and gentleman and will be a great loss to us all. Our thoughts go out to Ray's family, friends and comrades at this very sad time.

Deepest Sympathy
From BennytheBall
All at the Shotton and Deesie Branch RWFCA

Sad news Ray was a good friend and will be missed.

Our deepest sympathy.

from George and Barbara Cole

So sad to hear of Ray's passing. My own, and the Aberystwyth Branch RWFCA condolences go out to Ray's family and friends. Rest in peace Ray until we all met again on that great parade ground above.

Paul Hinge
Hon Secreatary
Aberystwyth Branch RWFCA

Very sad news yet again of another great friend and comrade who has left us.Deepest sympathy to Ray's family from all members of the Brecon & Blaenavon Branch, and also from Bob and Glenys Doak. We especially
remember the good times in Lemgo with Ray and Hilary

I was saddend to hear of Ray passing away, Ray and I spent a lot of happy times together during our service, I am happy to say we were friends and he used to lift the not so happy times with his humour and most of all he would help anyone who was in need.
A very sad loss, my condolences and sympathy go to his family at this very sad time.
Rest in peace Ray.
Joe.

IIwas very upset to read that Ray (99) had passed away my Condolences to his family at this very sad time Rest in Peace Ray Keith AND ALL AT CARDIFF BRANCH RWFCA

Ray was a wonderful friend, with a unique ability to offer advice without prejudice. He had a marvelously impish smile and twinkle in his eye.

With his warm and friendly personality, he touched many lives throughout his career. His positive attitude would always conjure a smile on the most challenging of days, and I don’t think I ever had a conversation with Ray that didn't involve laughter and usually, lots of it.

I would like to send the warmest empathy and condolences; our hearts and prayers go out to Ray’s family and friends during this difficult time.

We will all miss him dearly.

so sorry to hear about the sad lose of ray i will miss bumping into him in ponty our heart felt condolences to the family and friends R I P ray

So sorry to hear that Ray 99 had passed away. He was a great stalwart of 1RWF and a wonderful mentor for many young officers. He will be sorely missed. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family.

There are many kinds of sorrow
In this world of love and hate
But there is no sterner sorrow
Than a soldier's for his mate

another sad loss rip ray condolences to rays family
from all at bargoed&blackwood rwfca

Shocked to read of the passing of another good friend, Ray was a smashing guy, first met Ray in Crickhowell when he was one of our Weapon Training Cpl.
Ray will be sadly missed, On behalf of Shrewsbury and District Branch RWFCA I pass on our sincere condolences to Ray's family and friends. Rest in Peace dear friend.
Ianto 10

Oh Dear,

Saddened again by the passing of one of the Battalion characters.

To add to the tributes already paid, 99 was one of the influences on my service life just after I joined the Bn - an impish, wicked and infectious sense of humour but always professional. Indeed, I remember when he was involed with recruit continuation training, he was always prepared to come back into the barrack room in the evenings, coupling training with humour thus establishing a rapport within the squad - we did become pals eventually.

99 loved to socialise and during his service, both him and Hilary would contribute to the full in every Mess or Club that they were members of.

Verna and I offer our deepest symathy and condolences to Hilary and her family at this sad time.

RIP 99

The Caernarfon Branch RWF Comrades sends our deepest sympathy to Ray's Family and friends at the sad loss of another stalwart of the Royal Welch, may he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathy to the family.

Thank you Ray. Godbless.

our deepest sympathy to the family,Ray was my platoon sgt in Crickhowell in 1972,he was a great friend over the 30+ years, he was always on the button ,we will miss him loads, god bless you Ray..

With Deepest Sympathy From All The Members of the Mountain Ash
Branch Royal Welsh Fusiliers Comrades Assoc

i have been in contact with rays daughter sandy and i have the details of funeral. leave the house at 1145 and at the crem in ponty at 12 on the 11th of may 2009 flowers to the crem :frown: wally 15

Thank you Wally. I will inform C Hancockand a few others.

Ianto 70

Really gutted to hear the sad news of Ray death a good mate for 22yrs+ will be greatly missed by all RIP Ray.

RIP Ray I'll never forget the great times we had in Lemgo
Mike Salway

Many thanks wally for that info i will see you there

ray,meet you in the next life,safe journey .you'll be missed
ray 19

Rays daughter has asked (via Mo Ullah) to let everyone know there will be a gathering after the funeral at Duffys ex-servicemens club, behind sardis road rugby ground (Pontypridd rfc) near maritime industrial estate

i will be at Ray Jones funeral carring the mountain ash comrades standard. let sent send Ray off in style.
dave warner.

Deepest sympathy to all 99's family.Another good guy gone to the army in the sky.

Hi,

Another sad day for the principality, no sooner had we laid Rally to rest, we were all gathered again today to witness the committal of our dear friend Ray Jones 99.

For those of you who were unable to attend, for whatever reasons, Ray 99 was the subject of a most revered 'Icon' send off.

Sadly, for obvious reasons, the service had to be splintered and a number of us were ushered into an Annex of the Church, divorced from the actual service.

On the up side, however, the turn out itself spoke volumes, and, to repeat myself, worthy of a deserving 'Icon' send off.

We could labour all day regarding salutations, suffice it to say "Tara" mate. we are all that little bit richer for rubbing shoulders with you, sharing your humour and in particular, having you as a friend.

Till we meet again!