Raymond George Bradon (Ray) (22 Jan 1948 - 19 May 2026)

We are sorry to hear of your sad loss. Thinking of you all, Thelma and Family

Today, our thoughts are with Ray's family and friends. May you find peace in your memories, and comfort knowing that he will never be forgotten.

Dad was always very supportive of mine and pauls football but we were always late. Better to be 5 mins to late in this world than 5 mins too early in the next he would say. The 1 time i remember being early we got to the game all relaxed but everyone was already playing. We did not realise the clocks went forward the night before. That was our DAD. Xx

When I still hear someone say “What’s the matter?”, I can’t help but reply, “A man who makes mats.” It was one of Dad’s classics, that silly, effortless humour he carried with him everywhere. It’s funny how a simple line can become a thread that follows you through life.



To this day, I try to pass that same spirit on to my own kids. The laughter, the lightness, the sense that fun is something you make, not something you wait for.



His jokes, his kindness, and his way of seeing the world are still here with me. They show up in the things I say, the way I parent, and in the memories that surface when I least expect them.

Dad was always very supportive of mine and pauls football but we were always late. Better to be 5 mins to late in this world than 5 mins too early in the next he would say. The 1 time i remember being early we got to the game all relaxed but everyone was already playing. We did not realise the clocks went forward the night before. That was our DAD. Xx

Many thanks for your friendship over the years.Apart from being at school together we managed to keep in touch over the last 15 years or so through our annual reunions with a few other classmates.

Rest in peace, Ray

Thank you for your friendship. The fun times we had together and the many happy years you brought our Lizzie. May your Rest In Peace. Love Sue and Dave xx

After the funeral, we will be hosting a wake at the Moorings Function Suite at the Anchor Inn, Benfleet, SS7 1LS from 12pm to 5pm for those who would like to celebrate Ray's life with us. Parking is available at the Anchor.

In lieu of flowers, we have asked that donations be made to Havens Hospices via JustGiving. There will also be a collection box at the crematorium.