‘RAY’ ‘WIGGY’
Ray passed away peacefully on Friday 6th February 2026 at Beeston View Care Home, Tarporley, aged 76 years.
A dear Husband to Marion. A cherished Dad to Keith. A caring Father-in-law to Joshna.
Ray, a dearly loved Brother, Brother-in-law, Uncle and Friend will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Chosen Charity
Family flowers only please however a donation in lieu would be gratefully received in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.
Funeral Arrangements
Funeral Service to take place on Thursday 12th March 2026 at 11:00am at St John The Baptist Church, Aldford, CH3 6HW followed by a Churchyard Burial.
Following the service, those attending are warmly invited to join the family for light refreshments at Aldford Village Hall.
Messages of Condolence
Our condolences to you all at this sad time. I have many happy memories of Wiggy during my time at The Grosvenor Arms. He was always so chirpy and chatty, I used to tease him saying the Grosvenor was a Welsh enclave. He was a real Gentleman and will be sadly missed.
Tracey and Andrew Owen – 19th February 2026
We are so sorry to learn of Ray,s passing, a lovely man and a true gent.
RIP Ray
God Bless
From Sandra and Les
Les Armstrong – 5th March 2026
So sorry to hear – a very lovely man who we were so privileged to have met when we ran the black dog waverton Good laughs and memories wiggy love us x
Anne and Gareth – 5th March 2026
So very sorry to hear the sad news of Ray’s passing.
Thank you Ray,
Rest in peace,
God Bless.
Brenda. x – 10th. March. 2026
Brenda Done – 10th March 2026
Wiggy absolutely excellent tradesman, work colleague, great laugh but honestly a true gentleman and will always be remembered for all the great times.
Woody xx
Dave Woodward – 11th March 2026
One of the best had a great sense of humor, we had some great laughs in and outside of work never a dull moment when with Wiggy. He will be missed by all that new him
Peter Jones – 11th March 2026
Wiggles what a lovely, lovely Gentleman – always miss our little chats & catch ups in the mill – me printing off the football tables for you x a genuinely lovely man xx
Karen Bithell – 12th March 2026
The Harty Family have been entrusted with the arrangements for Ray, all enquiries to:
Hartys of Chester Family Funeral Directors,
14 Queens Park View,
Handbridge,
Chester,
CH4 7BU
(01244) 421 214