Cherry Raymond

Cherry Raymond (1 June 1925 – 17 March 2006) was an English-born New Zealand broadcaster, columnist and community worker.

Early life Born Sylvia Mona Sprigg in Smethwick, Sandwell, England, on 1 June 1925, Raymond was an only child. She emigrated to New Zealand with her parents in the aftermath of World War II.

Raymond was active in women's organisations, serving as president of the National Council of Women of New Zealand in 1970 and holding national and Australasian offices in Zonta. In the 1986 New Year Honours, Raymond was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for community service.

Personal life In 1954, Raymond married broadcaster Jack Metcalf; the couple had no children. He died in 1985. Raymond died in Auckland on 17 March 2006.