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EP Cricket Pays Tribute to the Memory of Raymond Uren

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Raymond Uren

It was with great sadness that members of the EP Cricket fraternity learnt of the passing away of Raymond Uren on Saturday morning, 5 February 2011.

Raymond’s contribution to cricket in our country and in particular the Eastern Province was profound. A man who stood by his principles, Raymond served EP Cricket pre and post unity with dignity and a sense of purpose second to none.

Always fair and meticulously prepared for any eventuality he brought a sense of reason and sound logic to the many debates around the board room table and at the same time taught many lesser language mortals some sound lessons in English grammar.

Donovan May, EP Cricket President, paid tribute to Raymond.”Raymond’s contribution to our society let alone cricket in our region was enormous and in doing so he set such a superb example to all who worked with him. Over many years many people would have turned to Raymond for advice and without fail he would dispense the advice wisely and willingly. We all owe him a huge debt of gratitude”, said May.

“Many people in our cricket community are respected, many people in our cricket community are liked and admired but few are revered. Raymond was indeed one of those that was revered by all who worked and interacted with him. He taught us all so much and with his keen wit was someone whose company we all sought and enjoyed” said EP Cricket CEO, Dave Emslie.

“He made an enormous impact on me and forever will I recall the many conversations we had on a variety of subjects with him always being the teacher and me the learner.  We will miss him dearly”, said Emslie.

The family will announce the funeral arrangements during the early part of the week.

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