Ray had been an acquaintance but became a close friend the day he walked into my booth, saw me working by myself, and just BECAME my minion. Over time we traveled near and far, and together redesigned my booth layout several times. Ray's love of Renn Faires continued to the very end. The day he began dating Candyce he called me late, super excited and terrified and talking a mile a minute. Ray brought Candyce to work in our booth for the first time at Shrewsbury Renn Faire (talk about throwing her into the deep end of the pool), and by the end I told him "Don't mess this up, I'm keeping her!" Ray's trip to watch the Space Shuttle take off was one of the best experiences of his life.  We both enjoyed SF books & movies, and he shared his book collection freely with my husband.  He was so looking forward to the next Rose City Comic Con, to which he had won tickets. He is in our hearts daily. I sell jewelry so I have access to anything I really like, but I kept a necklace he made, a piece of Ray I can continue to carry with me.

I was crushed when Raymond aka Husband passed away. My heart feels like it's gone. I feel empty and lost a bit. I am glad he didn't suffer but had a peaceful end to a amazing life. Ray touched so many people, he was so smart, strong and loving. My rock with the strength of a mountain. Our love was instant and a miracle of meant to be. I have never loved anyone as much as him . I will miss you husband but I will see you again until then.... Ahooooo howling for my loss

I met Ray in 2017 and never met anyone quite like Ray- We are all unique and great in our own way, but Ray was out of this world. We had many conversations at 630 in the morning about all things. Music, Photography, Trains, Wolves, Sloths, Dogs I mean we talked a lot about everything what else are you going to do at 630 in the morning.

He was stubborn- never listened when people told him he couldn’t do something. He always had to figure out a way to do it and he did it just to prove you were wrong. If I said A+D=C he wanted to know how I got there, and it needed to be proven because his mind worked so logically.

He was also very loyal, funny, had a dry humor and had weird taste in music-Monastery Monks but I forgave him because he also like Queen.

We also talked a lot about his life and mine- His love of Candyce and how never to call her Candy and dared me to say her name like that to see what would happen. His niece that opened a bakery and brought them in to share with me. Our love of Ham and Cheese sandwiches and eating them before 7am.

He always said that he never expected to meet someone in this life and that he was just existing and was ok with it, but he met Candyce, and everything changed he said. He loved and was given love by his mate, his friend, and he was a better man because of that love. He always wanted more time so that he and Candyce could do things together and just wanted to be with her more in the home they made together.

I am so sorry that this world lost Ray- a bright soul and great listener. I hope to see you again my friend in the next life.  

A gathering of great friends

Bbq at the other morris home

Patrick and I met Ray when he first started working with our mutual friend Cat. He loved the Ren fairs and  such and just dove right in with all us kooky vendors and players. He brought so much help, fun and ideas to each of us. When he met Candyce we all saw how his life changed , how he bloomed and they were such a great team. Right to his last breath he was  loved by us all and his amazing wife. He will be greatly missed but what he gave to each of us who were lucky enough to be part of his life can never be lost. 

 Ray was so patient and kind when he tried to teach me some things about photography I was a lost cause 😂 but he never got annoyed . Candyce I am so sorry you lost your soul mate you and Ray were beautiful together ❤️ and I know you love with endure 

I met Ray doing medieval re-enactment. One day he became my knight in shiny armor, taking one look at me working a large Renn fair booth by myself and stepping in to become my minion and my friend. I was so happy when he met Candyce, telling him "don't mess this up, if you do I'm keeping her." I was so humbled and happy to officiate at their wedding. Their lives were lived with and for each other.

Ray has a heart and strength of a wolf. He loves the pack and will protect them even unto death.

The wild called you home, way too soon. But this is the way we see it and not the call of the wild.

You will be missed but always with us, watching over your pack. 

My condolences to you.

Ray was a great man and will be sorely missed.

We had been friends for 20 years but it felt more like we were brothers.

He would put others before himself, always listened, then provide you with his wisdom.

It wasn't always what you wanted to hear, but he never lied to you.

I hope he knew how much of an impact our friendship was and what has meant to me.

I'll miss you, brother. I hope we'll meet again in the next life.

A heartfelt and lovely remembrance, and a beautiful photo. He will be missed. ❤️