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Stephen Raymond Thomas
Ray passed away on 30th November 2006 at the age of 80 after a long illness. He was a founder member of the Grimsby Chapter and for many years chapter organist. He was also organist and choirmaster at Walton Parish Church near Grimsby and had a great reputation for training choristers and organising Royal School of Church Music courses for his choir.
Ray was born in Grimsby and served as a Bevan Boy. He then worked for Grimsby Council as a Debt Collector.
His funeral took place on 11th December 2006 at All Saints, Walton conducted by Canon Ian Shelton who paid tribute to Ray’s talents. Also Fr. Michael Sheals a former Rector of the Parish who spoke about Ray’s talent in training and devotion to the choir.
He was buried in Waltham Cemetery.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
D Goldberg
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