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Reverend Raymond William "Ray" SALISBURY

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Raymond SALISBURY Obituary

(RNZVNR 816006). Beloved husband and soulmate of Jean since 1956. Loved father of Karen, Vivienne, Iain, Rosie, and their families. Cherished "Gumps" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sincere thanks to the staff at Radius St Allisa Rest Home for their care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charities Ray supported. A service will be held at St Saviour's Anglican Church, Templeton, on Friday, February 27 at 1.00pm, followed by burial onsite and light refreshments at the Templeton RSA. Live-stream available.

"Surely your goodness and love will follow me all of the days of my life...."


Published by The Press on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Allan Scarlet

March 2, 2026

To Jean and Family
Love and blessings to you all, I have many fond memories of Ray. The service was a wonderful tribute to Ray and a great God glorifying testimony.
Allan Scarlet

Russell Couper

February 28, 2026

Ray was (is) such a lovely. Treasured our times of prayer on Thursday mornings during my time at St Saviours. Promoted to Glory.

Judith Ackroyd

February 27, 2026

Rest in peace Ray. So sad to read of your passing. Love and big hugs go out to Jean and the family.

Stewart jenke

February 27, 2026

To Jean our sincere condolences on Ray´s passing from this life. To fine,upright energetic man who was a joy to be with & know. To a man of God , i totally respected as for who was & a colleague at RhemaMedia in the early years - a true legend.

Robyn Fleming

February 27, 2026

Dear Aunty Jean, Karen, Vivienne, Iain, Rosie & families,
We might be 1000s of kilometres away but our hearts and thoughts are with you.
Love & hugs to you all
Robyn (nee Salisbury) and Pete Fleming

Jo Frew

February 27, 2026

Our Prayers & thoughts are with you and your family Jean Deepest condolences for your loss. Remembering Ray with fondness. We'll miss his ' Padres Puddle' article in the local RSA newsletter. Rest in Peace & Love Ray.

Kathy and Roger Crossland

February 27, 2026

A lovely friend now gone to be with his Lord God

Anne Stewart

February 26, 2026

Dear Jean, we are so sorry to hear of Ray´s passing. Please know our thoughts are with you and your family. Unfortunately we are unable to join you tomorrow but we will be thinking of you.

Russell McIntyre

February 26, 2026

Cherished memories of Ray and family. A dear old friend now at peace.

Gordon

February 26, 2026

RIP Pad Ray, sad to hear of his passing, condolences to mum Jean and family, really looked forward to our chats when visiting, will be very much missed.

Kathryn Macgregor

February 25, 2026

Awww RIP sir. Wonderful man and many condolences to his loved ones. I cannot make the service please accept this as my condolences. Thinking of you all.

Kathryn Macgregor, RSA.

Hal and Annette

February 25, 2026

Hi Jean,
Please accept our condolences on Rays passing. While he will be enjoying being in the presence of our Lord and Saviour, you and the family will still feel the loss and absence of his presence.
Unfortunately Annette and I are unable to join with you as you celebrate Ray's life

Brian Sutton

February 25, 2026

RIP Ray forever remembered for your kindness and caring

Frances

February 25, 2026

Hello Jean.
Sorry to hear the passing of Ray, my thoughts are with you during this sad time, RIP

Sarah

February 25, 2026

Hi Jean. I am very sorry to hear that Ray has passed. May God Comfort you Jean.
I will let William know. Ray was a man who followed Jesus with all his heart. When I saw him he was very welcoming. May God bless and Comfort you all. Love from Sarah Thompson.

jim findlay

February 25, 2026

Sorry to hear of rays passing . Our thoughts are with you . Jim and Sandy Findlay

Christine and Wayne Keith

February 25, 2026

Sending our love to Jean and families such a bright sunshine who taught us so much .R.I.P

Margaret Mahan

February 25, 2026

Sincere condolences Jean and family. Many memories of times at St Saviour´s Sydenham with choir, the antics Ray and Arthur got up to, and social gatherings, as well as at St Peter´s. I was at your wedding so have known you for a long time. Memories are precious. With love and prayers.
Margaret

Maureen Bestenbreur

February 25, 2026

So sorry to read about your Dad, we are thinking of you at this very sad time. The treasured memories you will hold in your hearts.

Maxine Saunders

February 25, 2026

Sending love and blessings to Jean and family.What a great man, I am forever grateful to ,as he prayed for me for 13 years to become a christian.Great man of faith.Now with his lord and saviour.Maxine and Malcolm.

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