I have also known Ray for many years in his role as a director at Alty, and also from the Chapel House Inn, Mobberley where he was a regular many years ago. More recently he took great joy along with his wife Jean in watching his Grandson play football at Unicorn when I was manager of the team. I still remember his grandson scoring two goals in the cup final to help us win the game, and the delight of his mum and Ray and Jean. He still is one of the fastest players I have managed in my time as a Junior Football Manager.
I know Ray in particular had a deep love of football at all levels and it was great to see him enjoying the games. My deepest sympathy goes to Jean, Jane and the lads in particular, if you read this I am thinking of you all as you read.
Ray, it was a pleasure to have known you. God bless you and I am so sorry.