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29 December 2008
18:0511625Ray Haines has slipped away after months of quiet suffering.He was a true supporter of Dover despite living in Thanet.As Chief Executive of Dover Chamber he was a larger than life figure representing local business.On a personal note I appreciated his forward thinking outlook.
Barry will no doubt give a more expansive business & personal appreciation.
Watty
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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29 December 2008
18:2211626that comes as a shock paul.
he was speaking in the local press only a week or so about the future of dover.
condolences to his family and friends.
29 December 2008
20:0611634Seconded.
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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29 December 2008
20:0711636Blimey, wasn't expecting that seeing and hearing from him on the news recently. Never quite saw eye to eye with him, but was a good man. RIP
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 675- Registered: 30 Jun 2008
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29 December 2008
20:1611640Seldom agreed with him but always found him to be amiable, approachable and willing to listen. R.I.P Ray.
Politics, it seems to me, for years, or all too long, has been concerned with right or left instead of right or wrong.
Richard Armour
Brian Dixon
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29 December 2008
20:3711645a very sad piece of news indeed rip ray.
Guest 679- Registered: 7 Sep 2008
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29 December 2008
20:4111647I just found out here -
http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/dover
What a shocker...I didn't even know he was ill!
I know a million ways to always pick the wrong thing to say
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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29 December 2008
20:4311648Mr Haines was on my Dover 2008 commitee and I got on with him very well I am very sorry for his family and he will be missed in the town.
Vic matcham
Terry Nunn
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29 December 2008
23:3911654Sadly, another of life's true gentlemen has left us. I don't think he ever got over his wife's death last year.
Sadly missed.
Terry
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Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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29 December 2008
23:5511655Is a shocker, like some posters have said iv had my run in with him but he always stood his ground, a true fighter
R.I.P.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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30 December 2008
09:0611662Ray had been undergoing cancer treatment for some time. The last time I spoke to ray was in early December and he did look pale and tired. I was concerned then but did not say anything.
He was a first class Chief Executive for the Chamber and a great champion for local businesses right to the very end. He will be deeply missed and a very hard act to follow.
RIP
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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30 December 2008
09:3111663This is a great shock to me, I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. I didn't know he was seriously ill.
I had the greatest respect for Ray - his views weren't always popular with some people, but he was a great strength to the Chamber (of Commerce) - I wonder what they'll do now ?
I wonder what will happen to his vision of a quality Hotel on the Western Heighhts - that was moving slowly forward.
He was indeed a great supporter of Dover and helping and advising the businesses here; he worked tirelessly for the Town and District.
Even when his wife was seriously ill, he said the way to get through the pain, was to take his mind off it by working.
I've known Ray ever since Jean and I moved to Dover in November '94 and I joined the Chamber and soon afterwards, put myself forward to stand on the Board and worked with him and the other Directors for many years until we sold the Guest House in 2002.
I still kept in touch on a pretty regular basis, I had a good chat recently with him about Dover Town and the need for a (nother) business support body being set up - which he fully supported; I also received his monthly newsletters.
A good man, a gentleman and one who will be sorely missed by the Dover Chamber of Commerce and its members.
Roger
30 December 2008
12:1811673As vice President of the chamber before Ray started I was keenly aware of the Challenge he faced in keeping it effective - he did an amazing job through difficult times - but kept his focus on the needs of Dover. We have lost a champion!
D
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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30 December 2008
13:1811679Very true David.
Roger
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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30 December 2008
14:3511686That is sad news, my condolences go out to his family. RIP
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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3 January 2009
08:4411988Sorry to hear this sad news too. It was only recently we had a picture of Ray and also a picture of Nigel Collor across the top of our frontpage. They had been on television discussing Dover's plight in the wake of the strike, I think Im remembering that right. People who stand up and make a contribution to the community are to be admired.
Well done Paul W for bringing us the story. Ive only seen it right here.
4 January 2009
04:0212048Sad News about Ray, he was a supporter of DCAL from the beginning and was supportive of many of our events.
Our thoughts are with his family at this time, and his many friends who will miss him. RIP x x
Terry Nunn- Location: London Road, Dover
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5 January 2009
07:5912096Perhaps someone could advise us of the funeral date and place.
Terry
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Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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5 January 2009
09:1512105Ray's funeral is to be held at the Thanet Crematorium on the Manston Road (CT9 4LY) on Thursday, 15 January at 1.20 pm. There are to be no flowers but donations may be made to the Pilgrims Hospice at Thanet.
The Chamber has been asked to let Ray's sons know the approximate number of people likely to attend.
Dover Chamber
admin@doverchamber.co.uk
I am in London that day on an important business trip unfortunately.
Terry Nunn- Location: London Road, Dover
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5 January 2009
12:5412129Thanks Barry.
Terry
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