Members of Musick Point Radio Group are saddened to learn that long-time MPRG member and former Auckland Radio ZLD operator Ramon (Ray) Chandler has died, age 87.
New Zealand Herald, 24 March 2018
CHANDLER, Ramon Wilton (ZL1ARY). Passed away peacefully at Middlemore Hospital on the 17th March 2018, aged 87. Devoted and cherished husband of Doreen for 66 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Brian and Gaye, and Debbie and Arthur. Adored Grandad of Christian, Alesha, Alistair and Troy and their spouses Diana, Simon, Lindi and Angela. Special Great Grandad of Cameron, Wyatt, Ryan, Liam, Harrison, Charlie, Fletcher and Charlotte. “Zulu Lima One Alpha Romeo Yankee signing off” A celebration of Ramon’s life will be held at the Howick Funeral Home Chapel, 35 Wellington Street, Howick, Auckland, on Wednesday 28th March 2018, at 2.00pm. 35 Wellington Street, Howick. Ph 534 7300
Ray featured in the reactivation of 500kHz CW at Musick Memorial Radio Station in 2010.