It is with tremendous sadness that the Fisher family share the news that their beloved Ray, 93, died suddenly on August 11, surrounded by much-loved friends and family. Ray was born on 13 September 1930 at 57 Orchard Street, Norwich, to Dora and Bertie Fisher. The midwife prounced him "a little ray of sunshine" - and so he was for the entirety of his life. Ray was a devoted husband of 48 years to the late Sybil Fisher and a proud father of daughter, Selina.
Ray generously and wholeheartedly committed his life to the service of country and the advancement of young people. In 1945 at the age of 15, Ray joined 231 (Norwich) ATC as a cadet and three years later joined the RAF. Ray contined his service with the RAF for more than 40 years, including 25 years as CFI of 611 VGS. Upon retirement, Ray volunteered to stay on at 231 ATC as a civilian signals' instructor and wing historian - a post he held until July this year, having devoted over 78 years of service to the RAF and ATC.
Memories of Ray will be forever cherished by his daughter, Selina, son-in-law Phil, brother Peter and sister-in-law, Von, the wider Fisher-Hylton-Haggith family, and by all whose lives were touched by Ray's limitless talent and kindness.
Ray's funeral service will be held at 10.00 am on Friday, 6 September 2024 at St. Margaret's Church, Old Catton, followed by a burial service at Sprowston Cemetery. Mourners are invited to send a floral tribute or make a donation in Ray's memory as follows:
Elizabeths the Florists, 87-89 Unthank Road, Norwich https://www.elizabeths.co.uk/gift-flowers.htm
East Anglian Air Ambulance https://www.eaaa.org.uk/support-us/make-a-donation/donate/step/1/single
Marie Curie https://donate.mariecurie.org.uk/
Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund https://www.rafbf.org/get-involved/ways-to-donate
Service
DATE AND TIME
Friday 6th September 2024, 10:00am
ADDRESS
St Margaret's Church, Church Street, Norwich, NR6 7DR
Committal
DATE AND TIME
Friday 6th September 2024, 11:00am
ADDRESS
Sprowston Cemetery, Church Lane, Sprowston, NR7 8AU
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