Raymond Saunders (4 Nov 1939 - 15 Oct 2025)

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Location
Thames View Crematorium Gravesend Road Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3JH
Date
14th Nov 2025
Time
3pm
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In loving memory of Raymond William Saunders who sadly passed away on 15th October 2025.

The family are currently finalising the details of both the Service and the Celebration on the 14th November, and ask for your kind assistance to share the following information to all those who knew Ray.

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The Saunders Family are sad to announce the passing of beloved husband, father & grandpa Raymond Saunders on 15th October, 2025.

A Service will be held on Friday 14th November 2025 at 3pm at: Thames View Crematorium - Gravesend Road, Shorne, Gravesend, DA12 3JH.

A Celebration of Ray’s life will be held after the service at 4.30pm - 7.30pm at: Hartley Country Club - Culvey Close, Hartley, Kent, DA3 8BS.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to our chosen charity ADSS via:
https://www.funeralguide.co.uk/obituaries/138103

Eileen, Howard & Claire would like to convey our sincere thanks for the many tributes, cards and kind words which have been a huge source of comfort and support.

All those wishing to join us on the 14th November would be most welcome. Please let us know the names of those who will be attending the Service, the Celebration, or both.

Gabby Helm donated £50 in memory of Raymond

Rest in peace Uncle Ray. God bless.

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  • Thank you, Gabby ❤️ It was so lovely to see you again. We found some cracking photos of you from back in the day whilst going though photos for the funeral montage!

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Richard Young donated £30 in memory of Raymond

A wonderful servant to Kent and England golf.

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  • Thank you, Richard ❤️ The many tributes paid to Dad by the golfing community have been truly touching. Even us as his close family hadn't fully appreciated until then the positive impact he had for so many in the golfing circles. And to see so many people from that community at his funeral and celebration meant so much to us.

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Howard Saunders wrote

What a wonderful day it was.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone for all the love & support you have given us.

Here is a link to the Spotify playlist I put together for the post-service Celebration, the music that Dad loved listening to:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4QmX23dy2EBB6eiFHZkvsK?si=uwhUOvhnTqel5FtiiPvnyQ

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Andy Bone donated £50 in memory of Raymond

A wonderful man and family.

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  • THANK YOU, Andy ❤️ A quite extraordinary effort & performance from the Celebrant, planned with patience, care & time. Your eulogy was a masterpiece, and set the tone for the whole day. We can't thank you enough.

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Bernard Pendry donated £50 in memory of Raymond

In memory of all the happy times.

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  • Thank you, Unc ❤️ What a wonderful occasion it was, having everyone there, and a great effort by the Pendry tribe. Deeply appreciated by Mum, Claire & myself.

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Jim Pocknell donated £60 in memory of Raymond

Ray was a great friend and tutor over the years he will be a great loss to Kent and England Golf.
We remember many occasions at County Events with love and best wishes Rosemary & Jim.

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  • Thank you Jim & Rosemary ❤️

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Helen and family Cresswell donated in memory of Raymond

Thank you for a loyal friend of 57 years, for the fun laughter and cream teas we shared!

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  • Thank you Helen, Isabelle & all the Cresswell family ❤️ And not to sound nit-picky, but Mum says it's more than 57 years!

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  • Thank you Jerry. Lovely photo too. I hope New Zealand is treating you well. ❤️

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Jeremy Helm donated £100 in memory of Raymond
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Stephen Clifford wrote

Sending love to you all. So sorry that we can’t make the funeral. Dad (Larry) sends his condolences. Jenny, Steve and Larry xx

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  • Thank you Larry, Jenny & Steve.

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Stephen Clifford donated £50 in memory of Raymond

In loving memory of Ray. Larry remembers lots of good times when they worked together. With love from Jenny, Steve and Larry x

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  • Thank you Jenny, Steve & Larry ❤️

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Sarah Baker donated £25 in memory of Raymond

With love, and in memory Ray who put up with us all as teenagers at Dickens Close! x

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  • Thank Sarah ❤️

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Kellie Bray donated £20 in memory of Raymond

Miss your big smile and cups of tea Ray, Lots of people loved you and your going to be missed lots

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  • Thank you Kellie ❤️

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David Oldcorn donated £40 in memory of Raymond

To a great friend over many years both on and off the golf course

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  • Thank you Dave ❤️

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Tracy McCambridge wrote

So going to miss you ray x

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Tracy McCambridge donated £20 in memory of Raymond

Love the McCambridges

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  • Thank you McCambridges ❤️

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Deb Eddleston donated £100 in memory of Raymond

In loving memory of a dear uncle and brother and a true gentleman. Forever in our hearts💕

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  • Thank you Debs ❤️

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Eileen, Howard & Claire Saunders donated £200 in memory of Raymond

In Loving Memory, and with heartfelt gratitude, to all at ADSS.

With love,

Eileen, Howard, Claire & family.

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  • Best Grandpa ever.

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