Arrangements for the funeral of Raymond Polack
Tuesday 16th March 2021, 2.45pm
Raymond’s family will be attending a ceremony on 16th March to say goodbye to him.
Sadly due to the current coronavirus pandemic, funerals are being limited in a crematorium, so the service is by invite only.
A live webcast of the service however will be available for those people who are unable to attend.
To access the webcast follow the link to the Obitus website and input the username and password details below.
Username: nito3171
Password: 491654
You can login to the Obitus website at any time to view a test connection (and we strongly recommend you do this) but you’ll only be able to view the Live Webcast between approx. 2.45pm and 4.15pm on Tuesday 16th March
You will also be able to view the service ‘on demand’ for 28 days once the service is complete and the file has been uploaded. This may take upto 3 days after the service to be uploaded.
Digital Order of Service
You can download a digital order of service by clicking on this link.
Donations
If you wish to do something in Raymond’s memory donations are being collected for Cancer Research UK
You can donate by clicking on this link
Please share this page with anyone you feel should be aware of Raymond’s funeral.
Raymond’s family welcome any tributes, words of remembrance and stories about him so do feel free to leave any messages at the bottom of this webpage. (Please note comments are moderated so do not go live immediately)
In the meantime, please enjoy the short slideshow of Raymond below.
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Raymondo ,Where shall i start ? From the moment we met I was inspired engaged drawn in, what great fun that 1st encounter was.
It has led to to so many other things , your laughter, your ideas, vision,outlook . Role models you are a true one , scuba to magician and cycling thank you so much ,going to miss you, but never ever going to forget you.
Let the laughter continue
Greatest Raymondo you’re a true inspiration and we will always remember you for the laughter, joy and warmth you spread. An example to allx
Whenever I think of Raymond I only ever have a smile on our face. Every occasion big or small spent in his company or at an event is memorable. Thank you Raymond for havjng such a great impact on our lives. We will miss you
Ash and Laila
Raymond, full of humour, wonder and of course magic! My favourite memory is a few years ago
bumping into him and Rowena preparing for school Xmas/talent show; where they were going to cut the head teacher in half!!! Fantastic fun. His passing is such a great loss. I’m very much thinking and sending my best wishes to Jan, Alex and Rowena at this sad time.
Our thoughts are with you today. Raymond was such a warm, inspirational, wonderful person, and we will treasure our memories of him. Much love to you all.
Jo, Ian, Owen & Cat X
No probs if not posted we spoke so many times and i know he knows how much i loved him . Big hugs muy amigo
Truly inspirational guy with an infectious joy for life. Pleasure to have spent time with you God bless.
Of all the PEOPLE that I knew and whenever I thought of all I ever had was laughter and smiles and how those laughters echoed and will continue to do so forever we love you Raymond
Laila and Ash
Raymond, you bought so much joy into the world. Your smile and your laughter will always be with us. Rest in peace. We smile in your honour. Manjit, Mike and family. Xx
One in a million.
When I think of you Raymond a slow smile that changes into a big grin finds itself to my face. Your famous Christmas line” it looks rain ( rein) deer,” never fails to make me chuckle. Miss you Raymond.🌹 Michelle- tenor Notebenders x
The Great Raymondo, you live on in our memories, never to be forgotten.
Ray you were the kindest funniest man with a smile that brings joy and happiness to everyone! Gone far to soon but you will never be forgotten! The great Raymondo! Keep smiling! rest in peace!xxxx
Raymond and I first met at Audley Boys School. He and Lloyd were a year below me but, we hit it off right away due to our love of sports.
After leaving school I started work at Wimbush Bakery, 1 year later guess who turned up, yes it was Raymond with that wonderful smile and still so full of life. I convinced him to join me in the Wimbish football team where, we went on to win the League and Cup.
Our lives then took us on different paths but, we always kept in touch. When he married Jan and when Alex and Rowena came along he was so happy and he embraced fatherhood with the same zest he had for life. He worshipped Jan and his children.
Raymond will be dearly missed by his family and the many friends he made where ever he went. I will never forget his sense of humour and fun, his zest for life and, of course that smile.
Polly you will always bring a smile to my face when I think of you and, you will always be remembered with fond and happy memories never to be forgotten.
Raymond was one of those people you could trust upon a first introduction. The way he existed made those around him comfortable and a little brighter. He and his family were perfect strangers when we met over 14 years ago and up until this day, he is one of the kindest and genuinely joyous people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Raymond was not one to judge, he was one to make you giggle from games played in a circle, things pulled from your ears or simply watching him interact with his kids. He’d teach just about anyone to spin plates. Something so small yet those are memories so many of us will carry for always and share with his family.
Love you forever, Paula and Frances
When I think of Raymond I think of him with a smile on my face. Raymond was one of the nicest people I have ever met, always smiling and always got time for a chat. Raymond will be missed by many people. RIP
To a kind, caring and considerate neighbour, who was always cheerful and optimistic. Your going is a loss for us all, and we miss you, but you have left behind happy memories and wonderful children, who are a credit to you. God bless you. Jan, you have been so strong and brave through this most difficult time May God help you and grant you ease. Amin
So proud to call you my friend and so many happy memories of all my groups you came to and made all the Carers and people with disabilities feel good and learn new skills. Hope heaven is ready to learn to spin plates and be encased in your special bubbles.
I won’t forget you Pat xPat
Fires and festivals will never be the same without the great Raymondo telling his jokes ,singing and being entertaining.
Every time I here “summer breeze “I remember great times getting drunk and listening to music with Ray.We have lost a good friend.
My magical and inspirational friend, going to miss you matey.
Rest in peace, Raymond. You always carried the biggest smile in the room and laughed and joked with everyone as an equal, kids and adults alike. You will be missed greatly by all. Thank you for everything.
Raymondo your warmth and generosity will be bubbling along like treasured friend for many years to come. I can sorely imagine the havoc with the angels!!!
A beautiful big hearted man!
Raymond, you lit up spaces with your laughter, smile, curiosity and generous spirit. The world is a better place because you were here.
We’ll do our best to keep smiling whenever we think of you.
Today I’m thinking of Ray who was a major team player in the band.
Ray was always willing to help and support others. It was an honour to have him as a member of the Notebenders and he will be truly missed by us all.
Keep smiling my brother because when you do we stand and smile with you.
Sending love and prayers to you and the family.
Rest in peace Ray.
Raymondo you never needed an introduction your presence said it all. Your kindness shone through along with your Great sense of humour and your jokes good and bad!!!
You always cheered everybody up around you even on a dull day the sun always shone when you were around.
Those delicious cakes you would kindly bring in for the team and the teachers too. You will be so missed by everyone you definitely brightened my days at bikeability it was an honour to work with you
You will be an amazing angel our loss is there gain RIP
Sue 🌈 🚲
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We met when our children started school always such a positive and happy man who did so much for his children and ours.
We will cherish all the happy memories and remember his wonderful smile .
Thinking of Jan,Alex and Rowena
today ,in our thoughts and prayers xxx
Will miss you Raymond, I have so many happy memories of you, I loved always helping you out to look after Rowena and helping out at your shows, going to miss that lovely smile,.
Love
Theresa Tom & Charlotte xxx
Raymond was such a gentleman and always smiling no matter what! We met many years ago when our children went to primary school together and what a pleasure it was to meet him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jan, Alex and Rowena at this very difficult time, lots of love
Thinking of you Jan, Alex and Rowena. Ray was a genuine, kind and loving person. He was always smiling and wanted the world to be a happy place. He was always at hand, with his faithful assistant Rowena, for the Notebenders. Promoting the group, by handing out leaflets and doing little jobs to make our rehearsal run smoothly. If everyone was as caring and patient as Ray was, then the world would be a wonderful peaceful place. RIP RAY.
Ray what can I say? You made me laugh a lot and we had some quite serious chats too. Your support and friendship was truly appreciated and a blessing. Rest in Eternal Peace and keep smiling.
It was a privilege to get to know Raymond and to see a little of the world from his remarkable perspective: wringing every ounce of happiness and opportunity out of life and always finding the positive. I am so glad to have met him and I’m so sorry he’s gone, far too soon.
Sending much love to Jan, Alex and Rowena and the many other people who will miss him and feel his loss.
Going to miss you my magical and inspirational friend.
Raymondo – the great Raymondo
Always remembered as a source of sunshine laughter jokes and magic.
Thank you for your friendship
Raymond welcomed me to my first Notebenders rehearsal with a broad smile and a joke. He brightened any room he was in. Thanks for all the lifts to rehearsals, gigs and jams, and for laughing at my jokes
It was a very sad farewell today to an amazing man. Wonderful send off and I’m sure wherever he is making people smile and laugh he enjoyed all the love given today. We are just soooo sorry we couldn’t be there with the rest of our family but COVID put paid to that. You were in our hearts Raymond and I can only say it was a joy to spend time with you during the years. You leave behind a legend of love and laughter and we can’t imagine how Janet, Rowena and Alexander are going to manage without you but the memories gathered over all those happy years will help. Peace and rest . 💖
I thought of Raymond today when I was reminiscing about the summer school we used to do in Brum. We used to meet every year to do our various art bits and pieces with the kids. I remember he put the head teacher in a bubble and turned a full glass of water upside down over one of our heads with out a drop spilling. Great fun and the kids loved it ! Very sorry to hear the news. He was a wonderful and kind person and always had a smile. ❤️