Raymond Charles 'Ray' Martin (9 Jun 1936 - 16 Aug 2026)

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Location
Medway Crematorium Robin Hood Lane (Upper) Chatham ME5 9QU
Date
2nd Oct 2026
Time
2pm
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In loving memory of Raymond Charles 'Ray' Martin who sadly passed away on 16th August 2026, aged 90 years.

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Donations if desired, in memory Ray, for 'Wisdom Hospice Charity' and 'Macmillan Cancer Support' may be made via this online tribute page.

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Suzy Verner wrote

Ray was the pillar of his family that was clear to see. Such a lovely man. Ray & Lin welcomed me into their home for legendary roast dinners ‘ back in the day’. It was wonderful to reconnect at Elaine’s wedding last year. Sending condolences to the whole family - RIP Ray x x

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Reg and Margaret Norman donated £50 in memory of Raymond

Ray who always had a smile for everyone.

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Lin Martin wrote

Ray I know you will want me to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and donations.
You will always be with me my love. Thank you for being part of my life. For 66 years of your love, fun companionship and giving me a very loving family; supporting us all in good and bad times. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Chris and Mary Sampson donated £30 in memory of Raymond

Ray was a joy to be around, always smiling and a pleasure to play bowls with. You will be missed.

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Jean & David Howes donated £30 in memory of Raymond

RIP Ray. we have happy
memories in your company.
Jean & David

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Janet Lewis donated in memory of Raymond

To a lovely man. You will be truly missed.

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Jeffrey & Janet Bishop donated in memory of Raymond

Sending sincere condolences to Lin and Family.

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Tracey Burton wrote

A man who always had a smile for you one of life’s true gentlemen

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Tracey Burton wrote

A man who always had a smile for you one of life’s true gentlemen

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Tracey Burton donated £30 in memory of Raymond
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Tim and Glyn Harrington donated £50 in memory of Raymond

One of life’s gentlemen and jokers, always a smile, funny remarks and a huge pleasure to be around. Ray, the sunshine in everyone’s life has now gone down, you are sorely missed.

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Linda Weeden donated £20 in memory of Raymond
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Angela & Martin Quinn donated in memory of Raymond

Ray, one of life’s true gentleman, always a smile, hug and kiss. It was a pleasure knowing Ray and he will be missed by everyone that ever came in contact with him. Playing bowls without him will be very sad. Love to Lin xx

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Hazel & Matt Davey donated £50 in memory of Raymond

We’ll miss Ray so much. Such an energetic, funny and happy man. We feel lucky to have known him.

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SHEILA RUSEL donated £50 in memory of Raymond

In memory of a wonderful, wonderful man who was always smiling but never complained. Rest in peace.

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John & Val Champion donated £30 in memory of Raymond

Fondest memories of a lovely man we will miss you.

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Gillian Marchant donated in memory of Raymond
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Gary & Mel wrote

We didn't know Ray for long, but he was always smiling and happy and will be sadly missed.

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Mary Featherstone donated £20 in memory of Raymond
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Louise Bytheway donated £30 in memory of Raymond

Ray was a lovely man. Always so kind and welcoming to us.
Rest peacefully Ray 🩷 Sending love to all the family.
Louise, Mike, Robyn & Charlotte xxx

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Kathleen Compton donated £50 in memory of Raymond

In memory of a lovely man, friend and neighbour who will be missed by everyone who was lucky to know him
He has left an amazing legacy and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Ray ❤️

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Sandra Gobell wrote

Ray really was a ray of sunshine, always smiling. He was the most kind and cheerful person, always ready for a laugh. He will be sadly missed. One of the good guys.

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Ian Ian Russell donated £30 in memory of Raymond
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Steven Cahalarn donated £30 in memory of Raymond

A wonderful man, funny and kind.

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Jan Manning wrote

A true gentleman & someone I got the pleasure of knowing. Always smiling & so full of life. Use to be my lift when we had girlies nights out back when we were young. Will always remember you with such fondest & kindness. Your family were lucky to have had such a wonderful human in their lives. And I am grateful I got to see you again at Elaine’s wedding after so long..May you Rest in peace Ray, you will be missed xx

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