22 May In Memoriam: Ray Ritson 6794
Ritson, Raymond Victor PLSM, aged 77 (6794; Chief Superintendent; served between November 1962 and November 1984; last stationed Special Branch Headquarters – transferred to CIO; life member of the Regimental Association of Mashonaland) passed away 21 May 2021, Harare, Mashonaland, Zimbabwe
22 May 2021
João Manuel de Almeida Silva
Posted at 09:33h, 02 NovemberDeepest sympathy and sincere condolences to all the family and friends Previleged and honouredi to have worked with him..
Mike Mays
Posted at 13:36h, 24 MayWith sincere condolences to Ray’s wife Daph and all family members from all members of the Eastern Cape Association.
May he rest in Peace.
ROB WILLIAMS
Posted at 10:37h, 24 MayRIP Ray,
Fond memories of times spent together in Umtali.
Ron Roper
Posted at 08:59h, 23 MayVery sorry to hear that Ray has passed away.. Privileged to have known and worked with him.. Deepest sympathy to Daph and family.. RIP.
Brian Oberholster 6893
Posted at 07:24h, 23 MayA friend and colleague. The good times we had together will always be remembered..
Constance Hickie
Posted at 01:25h, 23 MayDeepest Sympathy to his Family and Friends.
Rest in Eternal Peace.
Robin Harvey
Posted at 22:22h, 22 MayFarewell Colleague Good memories good company. Deepest sympathy to Daph and all his family. R.I.P.
Ed Bosman
Posted at 20:55h, 22 MayWe will miss you great friend. May you Rest In Peace. Our thoughts are with you Daph… Ed and Noeleen..
Sid Falkenberg
Posted at 20:29h, 22 MayMy sincere sympathy to family and friends Ray was a great guy. I was stationed in Marandellas with him and we both played prop for the local team. RIP
Keith Samler
Posted at 20:25h, 22 MayCheers Ray. I will forever remember those days both In Salisbury and Umtali when we competed violently with each other on the dartboard, snooker table, football field and on one occasion on the rugby field as well as on the rifle range and now and again on the cricket field.. There was always, inevitably, challenges in the bar, wherever we happened to be and it was’nt for lack of cash that you were awarded the title of “One round Ray”. Rest in peace buddy and sincere condolences to Daphne.
Keith
Tammy Erasmus
Posted at 18:49h, 22 MayVery sad news a true gentleman. May you rest easy Sir.
Condolences to family and friends
David Young
Posted at 12:47h, 22 MayMy sincere condolences to Daphne and friends. My old squad mate, Ray has gone. Cheers my friend. I so well remember our first full day in Morris Depot and we all reported the Shamrock barber shop in Jameson Avenue and I watched as you all your locks removed!! Rest in Peace Ray.
ANDREW RIVERS BULLMORE
Posted at 12:38h, 22 MayVery sorry to hear this news, a great loss. I worked with Ray at various places, a great person. Sincere condolences to the family. RIP Ray.
Colin Evans
Posted at 10:36h, 22 MayMy sincere condolences to the family and friends. Ray was my senior in Special Branch and was a man who led by example and to whom honour, and integrity were important..
Tony Maycock
Posted at 10:08h, 22 MayI’m really saddened to hear this news. Ray was a dedicated member and pleasant person to work with. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. My sincere condolences to Daphne and all his family.
Graham Malcolm Walker
Posted at 09:07h, 22 MayVery good friends in Depot and at Umtali, then transfers got in the way. Condolences to the family. Rest In Peace Ray.
Graham Malcolm Walker
Posted at 09:05h, 22 MaySad to hear, Big loss. Very good friends in the early days, until transfers took their toll. Condolences to family. Rest In Peace Ray.
Jose Vieira
Posted at 08:45h, 22 MayRest in peace Ray. Condolences to the family and friends. From a former Acorn.
Duncan Chase
Posted at 08:38h, 22 MayR.I.P, Sir. Condolences and sympathy to loved ones
Gavin Cooper
Posted at 08:28h, 22 MayCondolences to Daph, all family and friends. May rafts of happy memories tide you all through this sad time. RIP 🙏
M. Tavener
Posted at 08:09h, 22 MayCondolences to his family. We will remember them.
Peter Good
Posted at 08:08h, 22 MayAs always sad to hear of a Members passing, as our numbers dwindle. My Deepest Sympathy and Sincere Condolences go to Family and Friends. May He Rest In Peace.
Peter Currie
Posted at 07:54h, 22 MaySad to hear. Ray was my first boss in CID, in Marandellas. A good man, RIP, Ray.
Willie Ranby
Posted at 07:49h, 22 MayRIP Ray.
Former boss in SB Manicaland. .
Sincere sympathy to Daph , Leigh, Paul and families.
Andrew Field
Posted at 07:31h, 22 MayRay was actually my last ‘boss’ at Special Branch Headquarters, on the then Nationalist Desk. It was just post independence and for most of us on that section, the Desk had become somewhat folly, as our former nationalist intelligence targets became our bosses! A good humoured and very dedicate man to his service.
Ray was an ardent supporter of the Regimental Association, a man of great generosity. He was always happy to be in the presence of his former colleagues and enjoyed his last Regimental lunch with us all on 25 April – many will suffer this great loss and I extend my personal condolences to his wonderful wife, Daph, and his family. May he rest in peace.