Suddenly on December 29, 2014, at the Christchurch Hospital. Loved husband of the late Rose, loved father and father-in-law of Alan (deceased), Gail and Trevor Fergus (Feilding), and Peter, loved granddad of Craig, and Scott Newman; Benjamin, Daniel, Matthew, and Lisa Fergus; and Tony, and Aaron Newman. loved great granddad of Jaylon, Joya, Kade, Madison, Max, and Rikarna, loved brother of the late William, Hector, Eric, Joan, Colin, and Ross, loved brother-in-law and loved uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Messages to the Newman family c/o PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. In lieu of flowers donations to the Order of St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Monday, January 5, 2015, at 11:00 AM. Private thereafter.