RAMSDEN, Roger James. Suddenly passed away at Waikato Public Hospital on Saturday, 9th September 2023. Aged 63 Years. Dearly loved friend and husband to Tracy. Best dad ever to Lily and Jackson.
A memorial service to celebrate Roger’s life will be held at Woodside Estate, Woodside Road, Matangi, Hamilton on Monday, 18th September 2023, at 1:00pm. All communications to The Ramsden Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
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23 Messages:
Our deepest condolences at this sad time.
We are very sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you all.
From the team at Vertex
Very sad news for the instrument community. Roger was a great source of knowledge on his products and the use. Added to his general knowledge of all things football and the old country. Thanks for the chats.
Tony Perkins, Instrument Contractor. Fonterra Te Awamutu
Dear Roger,
Shocked to hear about this today.
You will be missed in the instrument technical fraternity both globally and in NZ.
My deepest condolences to the family.
I had every intention of attending Rogers send off yesterday but sadly, an urgent issue for one of our clients got in the way.
No doubt knowing Roger, there will be more than a few laughs and some tears. Roger was a man I had immense professional regard for but also whose company I really enjoyed.
I will truly miss the ability to reach out to Roger for a chat or to share a cool story and occasionally, even for his advice on the application of his beloved Vega gear
Dear Tracy
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family
Rogers commitment to VEGA was amazing. We valued Roger for his honesty, openness and positive attitude.
May his light always be by your side.
Accept our condolences and know, that we will never forget Roger, who will always rest in peace and in our hearts and soul.
Emotional but Lovely Celebration of Rogers life. We have some amazing memories & photos of our childhood with the Ramsden’s xx Thinking of you at this sad time x love Vanessa & the Olivers
It is to late to tell Rodger personally what a nice character he had. Positive, Friendly, Open, Seriously, a nice little bit crazy. Rodger will stay alive in my memory.
Thinking of you all at this sad time, a wonderful man taken from us too soon. It was a beautiful service thankyou for the live stream for us to join you. Lots of love Kim Trevor and Family, Auntie Marie, Julie, David Bernadette and Family ,
What a beautiful farewell love and hugs Tracy xxx
He was the man who employed me gave my job at VEGA, who mentored me an influence me on all aspects of my job. Roger was always a leader, a character and larger-than-life, with a story to tell, but always an ear to listen. He will be missed in the VEGA family, as they sadly mourn his passing, I wish his the family happiness in the future as they remember and also celebrate his life.
So sad you are gone Rog but left with so many happy memories especially Childhood ones like trips to the River Thames at Runnymead swimming & fishing & letting me ride your BSA’s, Goldwings & Fireblades but never as fast as you of course. Rest in peace love Col & Karen x
Dear Tracy, I am so very sorry to hear of Rogers passing. My love and prayers are with you and the kids right now. I truly have great memories of Roger and he was always good to me and Geoff. Loved his banter. Love you heaps girl. Big hugs to you and the kiddies. Inge
Forever in my thoughts and memories,I will miss our late night catchups, laughs and lots of old memories, how sad we never got to visit. Remembering “one of the best”
My love and thoughts are with all the family at such a very sad time. X
I remember so many fun times when we were all kids
The Ramsdens and the Olivers sitting on our wall in becklow road.
Sending my heartfelt condolences.
Much love
Cousin Allison xx
I met Roger for the first time in 1996, I was looking after Vega in Ireland and Roger was our point of contact. Since then I’ve shared plenty of drinks, meals, meetings and car trips.
Roger made a lasting impression on everyone he dealt with, he was warm, funny and always great company. He always made me laugh to the point of tears. I will miss bumping into him at Vega events.
Condolences to his family and friends, RIP Roger.
I met Roger for the first time in 1996, I was looking after Vega in Ireland and Roger was our point of contact. Since then I’ve shared plenty of drinks, meals, meetings and car trips.
Roger made a lasting impression on everyone he dealt with, he was warm, funny and always great company. He always made me laugh to the point of tears. I will miss bumping into him at Vega events.
Condolences to his family and friends, RIP Roger
Dear family, dear friends,
I was horrified to receive the news of Roger’s sudden death. I would therefore like to express my deepest condolences and wish you all much strength to cope with the painful loss.
I got to know Roger as a competent and extremely helpful colleague at VEGA in the 1990s. He showed me the “real life” with a lot of humor during my first trips abroad. He always supported me and I learned a lot from him. At every meeting in recent years, we have always remembered this time with pleasure. It hurts me all the more that these meetings and exchanges will now no longer exist. I will always remember him as one of my companions and mentors.
With kind regards
Holger Sack (former R&D engineer for radar equipment, Product Manager and head of Product Management)
Head of Product Compliance and Safety
Dear Tracy, Lily and Jackson.
My Deepest condolences to all of you , may his soul rest in peace .
Regards
Nehal
Head of international sales -VEGA Grieshaber
Such sad news. From myself and Cambridge Roofing team, Jacob, Mark & Jacks our sincere condolences to Tracy, Jackson and Lily.
Roger was a great bloke and we will so miss his banter and humour. A great businessman with a passion for cars and family.
Won’t forget ya mate – Rest in Peace.
So sorry to hear the very sad news about Roger. Happy memories of some great times working together and of all the banter about football. All our condolences to Tracy and family.
You will always be remembered no matter what. Your presence, love and kindness will forever be with us.
Our Condolences, We’re so deeply sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you.
I just have had a very brief interaction with Roger during some of the global meetings of VEGA . But I understand from the colleagues at VEGA that he was a great soul and a wonderful team player.
Heartfelt condolences .
May his soul rest in peace & Prayers to his family to overcome this bereavement.