Ray Hawes

Post date: 26-Nov-2013 13:27:34

It is with much regret that I am passing on the news of Ray's death in America in November aged 75.

Ray was an extremely popular member of the SOA from the mid 1960's to early 1990's, when he moved to America. He was match manager for several important matches including Amersham and Nott's Amateurs, always playing the game in the right spirit and ensuring matches were enjoyed on and off the field ! Ray was a prolific run scorer for Lord Williams School at Thame and later for Thame CC, Aylesbury and the SOA and also represented Bucks and Devon over 50's. He became SOA President in 1990. Ray had a reputation for arriving late at matches, but always contributed with many runs and useful wickets with his off-spin.

I have many happy memories of playing with Ray over the years, respecting his great ability and enjoying his friendship for over 40 years. Many SOA members will have their own special memories of one of the great SOA cricketers and characters.

A memorial match will be played in Ray's honour at Thame cricket club on Sunday June 29th when all his cricketing friends will be welcome.

Richard Pineo