Obituary
LEONARD RAYMOND GILLARD
August 1, 1947- November 27, 2015
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, Robbie Canning, Dora Randall, Myrtle Canning, Etta Mae (Eugene) Tiller, brothers and sister-in -laws, Joe Hatcher, Frank Sheppard, Wilson (Abagail)Keeping, William Keeping, Edwin Keeping, Lockland (Isabelle) Keeping, Shirley (Edward) Coakes and Peggy Keeping. He was predeceased by, brothers, Steney 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