In Loving Memory
of
Raymond Royce “Ray” Kennebury

Service
WEDNESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2024. COMMENCING AT 10.30 A.M.

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A Funeral Service for
Ray will be held in
the Cirrus Chapel at
Bunurong Memorial Park,
790 Frankston-Dandenong Road,
Dandenong South 
on
Wednesday 6th November 2024

commencing at 10:30 a.m.

A burial will follow in the
LePage lawn area.

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to the family, please leave a message on the
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  1. Condolences to Lynne and families. To us Ray was firstly a boss , then a good friend and always a real gentleman. Both he and Val were very special. Love to all. Graham and Wilma Price.

    Wilma and Graham Price
    • Thank you very much Wilma and Graham. We appreciated that you came to Dads funeral. He was a gentleman and someone we respected for all his strengths of character.

      Jo Gillespie
  2. So sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. He was like a third grandfather to me. Both Ray and Val were very dear to us, so kind and caring. Sending love to the whole family. He will be missed x

    Melanie Hilder
    • Thank you very much Melanie. The family appreciated that you were thinking of us on this sad day. Lovely that you thought of him and a third grandfather. He did talk very fondly of you and your family always. Sadly missed but never forgotten

      Jo Gillespie
  3. Sending my heartfelt condolences and love to the whole family. I was so sad to hear of Ray’s passing. He was so special to me and my family. As a little girl I thought he and Val were my grandparents but I couldn’t quite make the connection. I feel so blessed to have known Ray and to have been a part of his life. May he Rest In Peace now and forever. Love Brooke x

    Brooke Hilder
    • Thank you very much Brooke. The family appreciated that you were thinking of us at this sad time. You were in his thoughts often and he would share your milestones with us. You were our extended family too. Sadly missed but never forgotten

      Jo Gillespie
    • Thank you very much Preety. You were very much part of our Dads life at Mercy Lynbrook and we thank you for your friendship. He will be missed.

      Jo Gillespie
  4. Deepest sympathy to Jo , Lynne ,Treacy and Families .
    Ray was a mentor and family friend to me and many others .
    He is fondly remembered by many Dairy farming families
    in Gippsland .
    Best Regards
    Noel Campbell and family

    Noel Campbell
    • Thank you very much Noel and family for your condolences. In reminiscing we would talk about you and our time in Gippsland very fondly. He very much respected and enjoyed this period in his life. It is lovely to know that he brought qualities that are valued and remembered to the lives of so many.

      Jo Gillespie
  5. Thinking of you all at this time. The end of an era but we are left with the most wonderful memories. A wonderful man now reunited with his beautiful wife. Much love to all.

    Jill Malcolm (nee Deppeler)
    • Thank you very much Jill for your lovely reflections about our Dad. It is very much the end of an era. He is back with the love of his life and we don’t begrudge him that at all. So many memories that softens the loss. Never forgotten.

      Jo Gillespie
    • Thank you very much Joe. It is lovely to hear that Dad’s role in your early career was positive. He too held you in high regard. We too thought he was a great man.

      Jo Gillespie
  6. Heartfelt sympathy to all the family.
    Lovely memories of Uncle Ray, always such a gentleman.
    i always looked forward to Nanna, Val and Ray visiting us at the farm, Lucerne, at Christmas.
    With love,
    Pam (Deppeler) Rogers xx

    Pam Rogers
    • Lovely memories Pam of the visits to the farm. Thank you. Dad just loved the extended family and how you all welcomed him into it. You and your family gave him connections, friendship and traditions.

      Jo Gillespie
  7. My deepest sympathy to Jo, Lynne, Tracey and families. A gentleman, kind and caring, Ray was deeply loved by all our family and we are left with many wonderful memories – a friendship going back more than 45 years.
    RIP Ray … reunited with Val

    Brigitte Hilder
    • They are lovely memories Bridgette. Thank you for making the trip to farewell Dad. He valued you and your family’s friendship over those 45 years. He certainly was a gentleman, high praise. You will always be in thoughts.

      Jo Gillespie
  8. We extend our sincere condolences to Ray’s family. He was a true gentleman who genuinely cared for his dairy farming community.
    Kind regards,
    Wayne and Joan Weller and family

    Wayne and Joan Weller
    • Thank you very much Wayne and Joan for your condolences. It is lovely to hear how well regarded Dad was thought of in the dairy industry. We too agree he was a gentleman and we will continue to share his story with our extended family.

      Jo Gillespie
  9. Ray was a great man who had time for everyone. He was a giant in the dairy industry a great boss and a better friend. Thoughts and prayers are with the family

    Phillip Craig
    • Thank you for your message Phillip. To hear about his impact on those he worked with makes us proud of his legacy. Our thanks to you for your thoughts and prayers. We will miss him hugely but have some amazing memories.

      Jo Gillespie
  10. Heartfelt sympathy to Jo, Lynne, Tracey and families. Ray was a treasured friend and his word was one of complete trust. Rest in Peace, Ray. David and Joy Comfort.

    David and Joy Comfort
    • David and Joy your kind words and thoughts at this time are appreciated. Dad respected you both immensely and your friendship over the years was highly regarded. Thank you for keeping in touch with Dad. He valued your chats. He will be sadly missed but not forgotten

      Jo Gillespie
  11. My deepest sympathies to all. Whether it was with Aunty Val, at Farm World, or just by himself later on, Ray would come and visit us or call Mum and Dad to catch up on what was happening in everyone’s lives. I’ll remember those visits, his beautiful smile and gentle nature. My sincerest apologies I can’t make it today. May he rest in
    peace. Carolyn Deppeler. xo.

    Carolyn Deppeler
    • Thank you for your lovely message Carolyn. Your memories of Farm World also took us back to our times with Dad, and Mum, there. We looked forward to it each year. Yes he did have that lovely smile and quiet way. We know you were thinking of him as we said goodbye. Back with Mum

      Jo Gillespie
  12. Sending our heartfelt sympathy to all the family.
    Uncle Ray was a true gentleman and we will forever hold wonderful memories of him and Aunty Val in our hearts.
    With love,
    Margaret Deppeler and Family xx

    Michelle Lowe - Deppeler
    • Thank you for your lovely message Michelle, Margaret and family. Our Dad was a true gentleman – well said and sadly missed but not forgotten by a long stretch. He is back with the love of his life – the gorgeous Val.

      Jo Gillespie
  13. Beautiful Service Jo,Lynne, Tracy and families.
    Fond memories of visits with Uncle Ray and Aunty Val.
    Sending love and hugs at this sad time XO

    Bronwyn Woodward (Deppeler)
    • Thank you Bronwyn. It was a lovely service and reflected the love his family and extended family felt for him. Sadly missed but never forgotten. It is lovely that his visits with Mum were something you can look back on fondly. We appreciate your sharing.

      Jo Gillespie
  14. Sending our sincere concolences to Joanne, Lynne and Tracy and their families at this sad time. Uncle Ray was a truly gentle amd special person, much loved by all the family, and especially by Nana Dep. Roslyn Wathen, (Bolitho).

    Ros Wathen
    • Thank you so much for the message Ros. He truely was a gentle person with special qualities valued by others, especially his family. He loved the extended Deppeler family and was adopted as ‘one of their own’. It was something he valued. We appreciate your thoughts at this time

      Jo Gillespie