Condolences to rwbuild (Ray)

Word has got around for some and others may not yet have heard.

Most tragically rwbuild (aka Ray) tragically suffered the loss of his wife early Tuesday morning. Without going into too much detail Ray was awakened, if I recall correctly, around 6am. Something was not right and he proceeded to administer CPR to his wife until the ambulance arrived. Sadly Genevieve could not be revived.

Many of us know Ray fondly from his active participation on the forum. As a knowledgeable and helpful person he is a real asset here. His engagement in other forum activities has been great and endeared him to our hearts.

I’ve personally had the privilege of staying with Ray and Genevieve on a couple of occasions and found them very hospitable and a real delight.

You may like to take this opportunity to offer words of support to our friend Ray. These words are something that can be a source of comfort both now and for years to come.

More details of the service will be posted when they are known.


Dave TTC
The Turning Cowboy

Turning Wood Into Art

Spoke to Ray Tuesday night and as expected he was a bit of a mess.
Spoke to him again this morning and he sounded a lot calmer.
As Dave has suggested the funeral will possibly be late next week in Richmond.
Gene was a beautiful lady and together with Ray a top couple who cared for many across the world.
I count it a privilege to have known both of them. Peter

Condolences to you Ray,
I’m lost for words of what to say,my heart goes out to you.

Regards Matt,Sally

Sorry to hear the news Ray.

Tremendous asset is Ray on this forum...one of the 'good' guys
Wishing him all the very best during this difficult time...MM

Very saddened to hear of your loss Ray.

Regards
Paul

Please accept my condolences, Ray.
Mourn your loss but treasure your memories.

My condolences to you,

My condolences to you Ray.

Peter

Sorry to hear of your loss Ray.

What does one say in a situation like this.
I.m very saddened to hear this news.
Please pass on my sincere condolences.

For those who may not know and wish to attend the service

Service is Friday 30 November 1:00pm
Strong Nation Church
Corner Macquarie and Brabyn streets, Windsor

DaveTTC
The Turning Cowboy
Turning Wood Into Art

Ray,

My wife and I would like to pass on our condolences.

Ross & Lea

My Deepest condolences to you Ray.
Kryn

Thank you all for your very kind thoughts and wishes, they are sincerely and greatly appreciated.
Friends are the glue that holds everything together.
For and on behalf of my family, thank you.
Blessings

I only just stumbled on this and when I read the title my heart sunk.
My condolences to you Ray and your family. Knowing a bit about your life from discussions at Dave's place earlier this year, I am sure there will be many many people besides yourself who will miss Genevieve.

Sincerely,
Dallas

Sincere condolences to you Ray in this time of grief for you & your family.

Thinking of you today Ray as you lay Genevieve to rest. I plan to be there as one who grieves with you. Words are hard at times such as this, for some much harder than others. I’m sure others would have liked to have been able to be there for you today in the flesh but that these ones are with you spirit. A lack of words is not a lack of caring, so many of us struggle with the right words. Ew wish. Knew what to say and often we have to just accept the fact there is not much we can say except we care and thoughts are with you, Noel, Tina and others close to the family.


Dave TTC
The Turning Cowboy

Turning Wood Into Art

Ray, our thoughts are with you in this time of need.
Thanks for that Dave, very kind words indeed.
Kryn

There were a lot of people at the service yesterday.

After hearing Ray, Tina, Noel and friends talk, I feel I missed out on knowing one very special beautiful lady so much more.

Welll put Crowie, I only stayed with Ray and Gene (pronounced Jenny) a few times. Her time here and abroad was valuable and meaningful. Sorry I did not get to talk to you at the service, look forward to catching up next time


Dave TTC
The Turning Cowboy

Turning Wood Into Art