I only learned of Ray's sad death when I spoke to his former flatmate John Quinn on the telephone this week. I was a year ahead of Ray at Strathclyde University and when I had to repeat third year I had to get to know a different group of classmates. Ray was so wonderfully approachable, friendly and without pretence. We saw many football matches together and attended cinema and parties with John Quinn and others I saw him on many occasions after university until he left for Ireland.
Ronnie Byrne University of Strathclyde 1969 to 1973 and still In Glasgow after all these years
Friday 16 October 2020
Ronnie Byrne
GEARY, RAYMOND (RAY) -
Died February 11, 2019, beloved husband of Sharon.
I sorely miss my dear sweet husband and my best friend.
Oh! Rowan tree. Oh! Rowan tree, Thou'lt aye be dear to me,
En twin'd thou art wi'mony ties o'hame and infancy.
You are now with your beloved parents and brother. Until we meet again.
St. Francis of Assisi pray for him.
Rest in Peace.
Monday 18 February 2019
Sharon - I shared a flat in Saltoun St, Glasgow with Ray and others in the 1970's.Very sorry to see what has happened. Ray had a very social life in Glasgow before he went to Belfast, to Queens, and those of us who knew him well are gradually being advised of his death.
I have posted you a mass card and sent people info re sending sympathy notices by e mail.
Ray did not keep in regular contact with everybody he was friendly with in Glasgow over the years he was in Ireland but he made a huge impression on many people while he was here.
Sunday 17 February 2019
John Quinn, Strathaven, Lanarkshire