<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">  </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is with great sadness that the family of the late Raymond Gillard announces his passing on Friday, November 27, at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, at the age of 68. Born in Roddickton, he was the son of the late John and Sylvia (Fillier) Gillard. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife, Bessie (Keeping) of 47 years, his daughters, Peggy (Ken) Lawrence, Amanda (Darren) Bragg and son, Terrance Gillard (Melissa McMahon), Thunder Bay, ON,   his grandchildren, Ashton Gillard-Bragg and Ava Bragg, Dakota McMahon-Berube, Rebecca and  Alexandra Gillard, brothers and sisters, John Gillard, Lloyd (Joan) Gillard, Lee (Loretta) Gillard, Robert (Stephanie) Randell, Dora (Norman) Randall, Myrtle Canning, Etta Mae (Eugene) Tiller, brothers and sister-in -laws, Shirley Gillard, Joe Hatcher, Frank Sheppard, Annie-May Gillard,  Wilson (Abagail)Keeping, William Keeping, Edwin Keeping, Lockland (Isabelle) Keeping, Shirley (Edward) Cokes and Peggy Keeping.  He was predeceased by, brothers, Stennie and Frank Gillard, sisters, Mary Hatcher, Georgia Taylor, Marjorie Sheppard, sister-in-law, Kathleen Howse and brother-in-law, Arthur Keeping. Family and friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 134 Main Street on Wednesday, December 2 from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, December 3 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 4 at 11:00 from St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Clayton Billard officiating.  In keeping with Ray’s wishes cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Raymond’s memory may be made to the family. Words of comfort can be sent to the family by visiting www.fillatre.ca   </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>