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Post by hbspeedwaychaser on Oct 21, 2011 7:24:44 GMT 12
It is with great sadness that I have to inform the speedway community that Ray Skipworth has past away after a long battle with cancer. Ray was well known around Meeanee and other tracks around New Zealand as a dedicated supporter he loved his stockcars and loved supporting the Meeanee Maulers and HB HAWKEYES. Alot of people around the speedway community in hawkes bay knew Ray as skippy.If you wish to attend his Tangi (furneral) you are welcome to it is to be held at 8am Saturday 28 Murphy Road Taradale.They are having a service tonight at 6pm for family and friends if you do attend please be there before 6 and just wait at the letter box and we will welcome you inside. if you want more information or anything dont hesitate to text or call me (tony) on 0277522041
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Post by tony68 on Oct 21, 2011 8:19:52 GMT 12
RIP raymond Real nice guy who loved his stockcar racing and followed the sport nz wide Raymond also crewed for my stockcar in the late nineties and we will miss seeing his friendly face at future meetings rest in peace Raymond
The Darroch family
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Post by petrolfumes on Oct 21, 2011 15:20:56 GMT 12
Ray : It was a pleasure to know you while you where tagging along with Tony McGrath:
I've asked Tony to pass on my goodbyes when he heads round to see you shortly:
To Speedway followers
Ray was one of the unassuming Speedway Supporters that had the knowledge of the cars and tracks that he visited over his years following our sport:
Its all FULL THROTTLE now Ray
Kia Kaha
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Post by hbspeedwaychaser on Oct 21, 2011 15:38:52 GMT 12
Thanks for the nice comments yes Ray was a awesome friend and me and my partner Emily will miss his company.He had alot of knowledge on speedway drivers and he love going away to different tracks.Myself and Ray travelled all around New Zealand and met some awesome people.Ray would just go up to the drivers and have chats to them he new the ones that he new that were right to approch.I hope Ray that you will help the Maulers and the Hawkeyes out in the furture.I will really miss your company thanks so much for the company over the last 15years now Rest IN PEACE my good Friend
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Post by MadMarty13B on Oct 21, 2011 16:16:12 GMT 12
rest In Peace Ray genuine nice guy you will be missed
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Post by Markus M on Oct 22, 2011 3:26:11 GMT 12
So sad to hear a top man who lived and breathed speedway R.I.P my mate
Markus Makea
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Post by Regan O'Brien on Oct 22, 2011 6:23:59 GMT 12
Ray ray it will not be the same not seeing you at the track no more and cheering us along at teams meetings you were one of our biggest supporters.
R.I.P. Ray
O'briens racing & the Meeanee Maulers
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Post by SWP on Nov 7, 2011 9:28:17 GMT 12
RIP Ray, condolences to your family and friends. It will seem odd not seeing you at speedway, a sport you loved so dearly.
Kia Kaha
Graham & Kim Hughes
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