It is with great sadness that I have to report that Ray Ross (Raygun) passed away yesterday afternoon after a long illness. Ray was a great personal friend and a stalwart member of Rivington Riflemen.
He will be greatly missed.
R.I.P. Ray.
It is with great sadness that I have to report that Ray Ross (Raygun) passed away yesterday afternoon after a long illness. Ray was a great personal friend and a stalwart member of Rivington Riflemen.
He will be greatly missed.
R.I.P. Ray.
Founder & ex secretary of Rivington Riflemen.
www.rivington-riflemen.uk
Sad news indeed Ian.
Rest In Peace Ray
Sad news indeed Ian, deepest condolences.
Ray was a true gent whenever I met him.
Very sad to hear that, deepest condolences to his family RIP
Yes very sad. Sorry to hear that IJ. God bless.
give my condolences to the family please.
i dont know anyone on here personally but it saddens me when one of us go into gone but not forgotten.
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Shocked and sad to hear this RIP Ray.
Sad news.
RIP Ray. Condolences to his family and friends.
Bob
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BARPC
Basingstoke Air Rifle & Pistol Club. Founded 1975
I have to report the loss this week of one of the north west of England's stalwart HFT shooter/organisers.
Ray was a highly committed shooter who was well known for his strong views on many of the issues relating to our sport and shooting in general. This brought him into disagreement with other shooters having different views to his own, with many of us within the Rivington club and others receiving stern words on the odd occasion we disagreed. However, the fact that Ray felt so passionate about his own convictions always lead to a feeling of respect for a man who freely gave his time to organise so many outdoor shooting events within our own region.
Ray was one of those blokes that would do anything he could to help out, and was particularly good at talking to youngsters taking up shooting, or the odd radio journalist checking out local air rifle clubs that left our own place near enough wanting to purchase their own gun after enjoying themselves that much knocking over a few targets.
To say that Ray will be missed by those of us that knew him well would be a gross understatement. I honestly cannot believe that I will never again see him either at our clubs indoor range or outdoor Turton ranges.
Ray leaves children and grandchildren who will of course be shocked at his sudden passing following what we hoped was a very recent uplift in his health.
Member, the Feinwerkbau Sport appreciation Society (over 50's chapter)
http://www.rivington-riflemen.eu/ Andy, from the North !
Nothing more to add, Andy has said it all RIP Ray.
Rays funeral will be held on Monday 15th Feb @ 3pm @ Overdale West Chapel. Bolton. BL1 5BU.
Founder & ex secretary of Rivington Riflemen.
www.rivington-riflemen.uk
RIP Ray
RIP Ray and my sincere condolences to his friends and family. Ray was generous to me when I first joined the BBS and I thank him for that. A great airgunner who will be missed.
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..Above link posted with permission from Gareth W-B
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