Ray Calladine (5 Oct 1963 - 8 Mar 2024)

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Location
Amber Valley Memorial Park Crematorium Derby Road Swanwick DE55 1BH
Date
10th Apr 2024
Time
3pm
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Location
South Normanton Cemetery Church Street South Normanton DE55 2BT
Date
10th Apr 2024
Time
3.45pm

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Post Mill Centre Market Street South Normanton DE55 2EJ
Date
10th Apr 2024
Time
4.30pm

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In loving memory of Ray Calladine who sadly passed away on 8th March 2024.

As many of you know, Ray was a Chemist through and through and he spent the majority of his adult life in the Chemical industry. This will likely be how many of you first met Ray. However, Ray had a way of becoming more than a Chemist you knew through work, he had a habbit of making friends everywhere he went, in multiple countries and in multiple languages, no matter how poorly he spoke them. He had a thirst for knowledge that never left him throughout his life.

Ray had contacts and friends all around the world and we know that everybody will not be able to attend in person to celebrate Ray's life with us. For this reason, we have arranged for the service to be streamed. Ray was always known to be wearing a blazer and (sometimes questionable) tie. For this reason, if you have a bright or humourous tie, then please wear it.

For those wishing to watch the service online, it is available via Obitus using the link on the right-hand column of this page, immediately below the Donation tabs. Please contact W Flint for the log-in information.

Ranjan George wrote

I don’t have any words to say . What a great lovable human being who cared for every human inside and outside Jana. I had planned to come and visit him next year , looking back and now i should have come and met earlier. I miss a great friend . May his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the bereavedfamily!!

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  • Ray, my friend, RIP. I spoke to you in Jan 24 and looking forward to see you in EPCA. Miss you.

    Posted by M R on 21/06/2024 Report abuse
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John Drummond wrote

RIP Ray, who was an ex colleague of mine. A lively character who was very enthusiastic and always entertaining.

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david brooker wrote

Very sad to hear about Ray's passing . Fond memories of many a robust conversation with Ray. He will always be remembered as extremely articulate, business and politically driven. My condolences to Ray's family .

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Alan Carradice donated £50 in memory of Ray

RIP Ray

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Arlindo Maia wrote

Ray, you will always be remembered by your interior streght and joy. Thank you for having being part of my life, for your confidence and for your incessant search on solutions. The world lost one of its best but, wherever you are, I'm sure your are making the difference and turning it a better place to receive us one day.

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Jan Kricka jr. is attending the funeral and the reception
Andrea and Iris Holmes donated £30 in memory of Ray
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teresa mills donated £20 in memory of Ray

Fond memories of Ray. X

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Jonathan Griffin donated £40 in memory of Ray

Go safely Ray

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Dulcie Knifton donated in memory of Ray

Still can't believe that Ray is no longer with us. I have known Ray since school and we kept in touch about family and work wherever he was in the world. He always put 110% into everything and he touched the hearts of so many people with his knowledge, compassion and humour. RIP dear friend. Love to Jacqui, Michael and family.

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Callum Scott is attending the funeral and the reception
David and Wendy Ward donated £20 in memory of Ray

In memory of Ray

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Sheila Craven is attending the funeral and the reception
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David and Wendy Ward wrote

Our thoughts with Jacqui and Michael rest in peace Ray 🙏

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David and Wendy Ward wrote

Our thoughts with Jackie and Michael at this sad time may Ray rest in peace 🙏

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Carly Barton donated £20 in memory of Ray

Thinking of you all

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Lorraine Richards donated £41.49 in memory of Ray

RIP Ray. So sorry I never had the chance to meet you again after your visit to Australia.

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David Taylor wrote

My sincere condolences to all Ray’s family. Ray was an old school friend. We were in the same class at juniors and throughout secondary school.. I enjoyed holiday with Ray and I his mum and dad at the chalet in mablethorpe in 1973. He taught me battleships and introduced me to collecting things. Ray was very very clever at school and popular with many..
RIP RAY

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Russell Jackson wrote

My memories of Ray at school were frequently in my mind over the many years since then. He was always one of the good guys to me.
I would have liked to have known him for longer.

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Alison Hazeldine lit a candle
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Gary Marsh wrote

Gary Marsh is attending the funeral. So sorry to hear of the loss. Ray will be missed by so many as he was a great help to all.

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Gill Strickland donated £50 in memory of Ray

In memory of Ray Calladine, who will be sadly missed.
From all at Higson & Co (Nottingham) Limited

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Gill Strickland wrote

Having worked as Ray's accountant for more than 20 years he was much more than a client, he was a friend. Meetings with Ray were always a highlight of the day and his pleasant and professional approach was a pleasure. He will be sadly missed and I send my sincere condolences to his loved ones.

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