It is with great sadness that the family of the late Raymond Gilbert announce his passing at the Health Science Centre, St. John’s on Thursday, March 13th, 2008 at the age of 74 years. . He will be sadly missed by his special friend: Kitty; five children: Morris Gilbert, Diane Connolly (Bernard), Karl Gilbert (Barbara), Barbara Sheppard (Dennis), Donna Sheppard (Martin); grandchildren: Darrell, Jeremy, Alanda, Stephen, Tammy, Shelley, Paul, Jordan, Jenna, Bobbi, Terri; great-grandchildren: Ty, Braden & Connor; sister: Norma Pickett (Bill); brother: Linton Gilbert (Beatrice); sisters-in-law: Dossie Pennell (Ralph), Marie Pottle (Max); brothers-in-law: Ronnie Sheppard (Geraldine), Paul Sheppard (Pauline); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his wife: Sylvia (2005), parents: Ray and Elizabeth Gilbert, and daughter-in-law: Theresa (2006) . The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 19th at 2:00 p.m. from St. James Anglican church, Lark Harbour, Reverend Nellie Thomas officiating followed by interment at the church cemetery. Friends may visit St. James Anglican Church on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to the charity of ones choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca .