In loving memory of Raymond "Ray" Burgess who sadly passed away on 30th September 2026. The funeral will be held on Thursday 22nd October at 2pm at Kemnal Park Crematorium.
Although flowers are welcome, Ray would also have appreciated donations to Prostate Cancer UK or Marie Curie. If you would prefer to give in Ray's memory. You can donate at the links provided above.
Please don't feel you need to wear black. Come in whatever you feel comfortable in.
Following the service, you are warmly invited to join us for a wake at Salt Quay where we can raise a glass and share food, stories and memories of Ray.
Salt Quay (Upstairs)
163 Rotherhithe Street
London
SE16 5QU
For those unable to attend but who would like to view proceedings, there will be a live stream available, details below:
https://watch.obitus.com/
Username: budi4976
Password: 910485
Thank you for your love and support.
With love,
Sue, Kevin, Michelle and family
xxx
Dear Ray,
You were the very best of people .. Honest , Funny , Loyal , with the heart of a true warrior x
Rest well mate x
Sending all our love at such a sad time to Sue, Kevin , Michelle and all the family x
Andy & Jackie x
Rest in peace
Rest in peace
We send our love and condolences to the family. We hope that our donation will help bring an end to this horrible disease.
Sue, Kevin & Michelle,
I'm so sorry I couldn't be there with you today to say a last farewell to Ray.
He was a wonderful bloke and when you were in his company the day was always better for it. I will treasure all the laughs I had with him over the years.
I'm truly sorry for your loss - may he rest in peace,
Mike xx
Heartfelt thoughts to Sue, Kevin, Michelle and the boys. X
So sad for your loss
Such a big loss. Taken to soon
To our dear Ray
We hope you rest in peace
All our love
Tracey Greg Jean and family xxxxx
Sorry we can't attend today but our thoughts will be with you all. God bless Ray. He was such a lovely bloke and a great sportsman who achieved acclaim in his lifetime. Love from all the Kelly Family.
RIP RAY x
Ray - rest my friend.
You don’t get many legends in football but Ray was certainly one of them! Thinking of you Sue, Kevin and Michelle x
Dear Ray,
We started as team mates 55 years ago and more importantly, that turned into a lifetime of friendship.
I feel truly lucky to have shared so many laughs, great memories and good times with you along the way. The memories we made will stay with me forever and you will never be forgotten.
My heartfelt condolences to your beloved Sue, Kevin, Michelle and the rest of your lovely family.
Rest in peace my friend, you will be sadly missed.
Soot
Rest in peace Ray
Ray it was a pleasure playing next to you in midfield for many years. A great friend on and off the field of play and you will be missed at the Welling meet ups as.
You have a lovely family that you should be really proud of too. RIP Ray
Love Nicola and Neil
Ray was such a great guy on and off the field. It was a pleasure playing alongside Ray for so many years in midfield.
Will miss you Ray at the Welling meet ups as you was such a big character and friend. RIP Ray
RIP Ray a true gentleman who will be missed, thanks for all the good times working together on the brewery. Condolences to Sue, Kevin and Michelle he was one in a million.
Great memories RIP Ray
Great memories of Ray a really nice guy RIP Ray
Thoughts with you all xxx
Our sincere condolences for your loss. It was a pleasure getting to know Ray personally on BCM.
Richard, Laurie, Lexi & Ella xxxx
God bless Ray, always smiling always laughing. You’ll be sorely missed. RIP from Tony,John and all the Vowell family
RIP Ray. You'll be greatly missed mate.
To the best uncle i could ever wish for, so many lovely memories, laughs and good times, thank you for them all Rest in peace , miss and love you so much xxx
Rest in peace to the best uncle a girl could wish for. Thank you for all the memories, support and love over the years. I will miss you everyday. Xx
Always in our hearts and will never be forgotten xx
Heartbroken beyond words. Saturday night power hours will never be the same again. Till we meet again R.I.P brother.
A true Legend
Cousins reunion 2025 great times
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