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  This 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

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