Raymund FLANAGAN Obituary

Dear Faye, So very sorry to hear of Rays sudden passing. Our loved ones leave behind spaces in the world that can never be filled, but they also leave behind love and light in each of us, that live in our hearts and give strength to our souls.
With our sympathy,
Dianne and Kevin Boyce Raumati Beach

Faye, Chris, Deb, Steve and Families we were so very sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. We have many lovely memories of him. We went to the same primary school, Somme Street, where there were as many Flanagan boys as there were Stollery kids. Charlie was such a quiet person who always had a smile whenever you saw him. He was a wonderful coach to his crews and he was always there for his crew both for rowing and personally. I have vivid memories of being in the van holding the baby boy of the cox while Charlie was driving along side the river yelling to his crew. I was telling him to be quiet as the baby was sleeping!!! He just smiled and gave me that "Charlie" look. He was like a second father to Simon and I am grateful for that when we were living elsewhere. James played league with Charlie and has memories of some hard games and seeing stars on may occasions. He will be missed by so many but especially his lovely family. At this sad and difficult time, our own hearts go out to you. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Laraine and James Seales

Uncle ray you had a place for everyone no matter what, made others reach the potential to be the best they can, a special man I have very special memories with along the way . I'll miss you dearly.
All my thoughts and love to Aunty Faye, Chris and Karla, Deb and Mike and Stephen

Charlie was one of the first people I met when I arrived in NZ from Canada to coach in 2002. One of the warmest, most genuine people anybody will ever meet, and I'll never forget that smile! The mental image I'll always have of the 2002 Marlborough Champs is a monsoon rain storm in a place where it supposedly never rained....and Charlie standing under an umbrella smiling away. Because Charlie was at a regatta....and no weather issues were going to dampen the joy of being in his happy place, watching crews racing. A tremendous loss, and when we heard, it was one of those bits of news that just stops you cold. Condolences to Faye and all the family from us in Canada.

Pete, Marg & Family,
Raymond has been a great brother to Pete as well as a good mate. With memories of camping together at Purau with both families and other camping mates. He will be sadly missed by Peter, Margaret and uncle to Dale, Leanne, Bryce, Elise, Kylie and Simon and great uncle to Daniel, Michael, Joanna, Julia, Caleb, Sinead, Lucy, Brody and Lachie. May God be with you always and also our thoughts are with Faye and family.
Love from Peter and Margaret Flanagan and family

Faye and family, treasure all your wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now and in the days ahead. God Bless

Mark & Maree Callaghan
Invercargill

Faye and family we are sorry to hear your sad news.
Our thoughts are with you at this time
Yvonne and Rex Woods

Faye and family

It was so sad to hear the news and I send my deepest condolences and support. I loved the 4 seasons in Charlie's crews. I was often outside my comfort zone during that time and Charlie was like a father figure away from home for me - he had a way of making it feel easy. I'm so grateful for our time together and wonderful memories.

Andy Earles

Chris and the Flanagan family: thinking of you at this difficult time, and remembering Charlie fondly as one of the great Avon men.

Very sorry to hear the sudden loss of a good man. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. We have many memories of Charlie coaching and always such a positive influence. I never managed to beat him around the blue track at bottle lake forest!
Herman van Herel

One of the calmest people you will ever meet, always knew how to have a laugh, an attentive listener and talked to all people of all ages. I learnt a lot from my uncle by simply observing him and admiring how he intetacted with other people. Both Aunty Faye and Uncle Raymund have been great role models for us younger generations.
Now with Dad (Rays brother) and Aunty Trish in heaven. Our loss but heavens gain.
There will never be another Ray, but his legacy shines through in his wife, children and grandchildren. The brothers were such a laugh together and the reunions will never be the same. The seven brothers had such a neat bond and definitely knew how to pull eachothers leg.
We miss you Uncle Raymund and I wished I visited more often! Thanks for being such a kind and caring uncle.

We are so sorry to hear about Ray. Our deepest condolences to Fay, John, and all of you. We pray Ray rests in peace and all of you, who remain, find your own peace and comfort from each other. We have fond memories of your visit to us in Spain. Take care and love to all of you. Philip and Sue Brown, Bristol, England.

So sorry to read of Ray's passing. We grew up together in Somme Street and I have many happy memories of the Flanagan boys. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Peter and David Sutherland

Our deepest condolences to Fay, John, and the families. We pray Ray rests in peace and all of you, who remain, find your own peace and comfort from each other. We have fond memories of you visit to us in Spain. Take care and love to all. Philip and Sue Brown, Bristol, England.

So very sorry to hear this sad news. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Have many memories of Ray, he was a great work colleague.
Jim Kilshaw

Faye and family,
Our deepest condolences we are so sorry to hear about Charlie, fabulous memories of a wonderful man taken too soon.
Claudio and Patricia Veronese

Charlie, you had a big impact on my life. I'll never forget you.

Deepest sympathy Faye at this sad time, It's a long time since I have seen you but I saw the notice in the paper . My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Margaret Diedrichs (née Boyd) Queenstown

FLANAGAN,
Raymund Vincent (Charlie):
Suddenly on January 6, 2019, Ray passed away peacefully. Loving husband of Faye. Sixth son of Frank and Agnes (late of Somme Street). Very special brother of John and the late Trish. Loved uncle to Michael and Viti, John and Sally, Francine and Bevan Mckeich and Louise. And loving great-uncle to Josh, Conor, Ben, Tyler, Max, Meg, Emma, and Jock.
Will be sadly missed.

FLANAGAN,
Raymund Vincent (Charlie):
Dearly loved son of the late Frank and Agnes, and treasured brother and brother-in-law of Frank, James and Dorothy, John and the late Trish, Kevin and Elizabeth, Brian (deceased) and Eleanor, and Peter and Margaret. A much loved uncle of his nieces and nephews.

FLANAGAN,
Raymund Vincent (Charlie):
Loved son-in-law of Joe and Margaret Husband. Good mate and brother-in-law of David and Janet Husband, and a loved uncle of Edwina and Wendy-Anne.