Very Sad News Galway Bay SAC

It is with great sadness & a heavy heart that I have to inform you of the passing of our esteemed club treasurer & good friend to us all Ray Toner. After a sudden illness Ray sadly slipped away this evening. Being a founding member along with Peter Atkins in the re-establishment of Galway Bay SAC his tireless work rate, commitment & good nature will be sorely missed. Ray on behalf of us all thank you for everything its not going to be the same without you rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rays family and wide circle of friends.

I will pass on funeral arrangements when they are finalised.

Conor

RIP Ray. He was one of the best ever. He will be missed by everyone.

RIP Ray, He will be missed by all his friends and family, he was one of a kind and willing to help put in any way he could.. I'll raise a glass in your memory later Ray.

On behalf of Munster Provincial Council I would like to express our deepest sympathies to the Toner Family on their bereavement.

Donal Domeney, Chairman of M.P.C.

i'm deeply saddened at the loss of a great friend. the definition of a true club man, without him we wouldn't have the club we enjoy now. my thoughts are with his wife carol and two kids raymond and rebecca. the little man will be sorely missed and may he rest in peace. pete atkins.

RIP Ray, he was always in a great and happy mood, he will be greatly missed

r.i.p Ray if it wasnt for him i probably wouldnt be in a fishing club and i will really miss him and i am sure many other people will too!

Had the pleasure of meeting and fishing with Ray a few times. A sound man and a true gent. Always had a smile. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and clubmates. RIP

Sean Ivory.

Rip ray, you will be missed,my condolences to his friends and family,in the short time i knew him he was always full of smiles,rip.

Shocking news, and deepest condolences from all at SAI-SAC to those he left behind. On a personal note, Ray epitomised for me the welcome what awaits a travelling angler out West. He was my pairs partner in the West Coast League this year and I had the pleasure of being pegged beside him on Lettergesh a few short weeks ago. The craic and the banter were fierce and he was a pleasure to fish with. Managed to get his pic into this months Irish Angler and I'm gutted he wasn't able to see it. RIP Ray.

Ray will be reposing in Renmore mortuary chapel from 5pm-6pm this evening removal directly afterwards to Renmore Church. Funeral Mass tomorrow at 12pm burial afterwards to Rahoon Cemetary.

Take it easy buddy. You will be missed. Galway wont be the same without you.

my condolences to his family and friends and all in Galway Bay SAC may he rest in peace

very sad news, r.i.p

When I saw the lovely tributes to Ray here, I felt the need to say how I feel. But I’m struggling to find any words. Just can't get my head around it.

I know everyone in the club will keep your flag flying. Farewell Papa Smirff. Thanks for your friendship and all the memories.

Rest in Peace Ray.

Martin.

Ray didnt post very much on this site but always knew what was going due to steve and myself always talking about it. The funniest trip we ever had and we had alot was this one - viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10045
Even with the sadness of the last few days thinking of that trip makes me smile and laugh. Every session with Ray was a funny one and I am soo happy to have had him as a one of the best friends a person could have. He will always be remembered.

On behalf of all in the Ulster Council , our condolences go to Ray's family circle.

Paul Divito
Secretary
UPC

Connor
Very sad news, my condolences to his friends and family, RIP.

Ray had a good send off today, I think he would have approved of the amount of alcohol that was imbibed in his honour! What a guy, Galway Bay SAC would probably not exist without him. One of the best guys I've ever met, always full of good humour, even if he couldn't cook to save his life

RIP Ray, we will never forget you

my condolences to his family Bryan.