Fond farewell to a Ray of light

I have to say that Twitter comes into its own on sad occasions such as the passing of the great Ray Treacy and I’m sure it must come as some considerable consolation to his nearest and dearest to see the outpouring of affection and admiration on the internet which has shown no sign of drying up since the shocking news of his death emerged.

Not that, in life, I ever heard anyone say a bad word about him.

That’s a cliché, of course, but in this case it’s actually the truth. Ray was hugely popular, an engaging personality with a great sense of humour and the irresistible touch of the loveable rogue about him, so that any time spent in his company was time exceedingly well spent.