Okato Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of Raymond (Ray) William Rook, on Sunday 8 January.

Ray was the founding Chief Fire Officer of the Okato Brigade upon its formation in 1954.  He led the brigade as its CFO until he retired from active service 35 years later in 1989. 

In 1990 he was awarded the Queens Fire Service Medal for distinguished service.  He has maintained an active interest in the brigade over the years as a life member and advisor.

A funeral service will be held for Ray at Abrahams Funeral Home in New Plymouth at 11:00am on Saturday 14 January, followed by a private cremation.

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