August 17 1943 - July 02 2023
Raymond passed July 2, 2023 at the age of 79 years.
Raymond was a fisherman for over 30 years and retired at the age of 55. Raymond enjoyed moose hunting in the fall with his sons Dwayne and Paul as well as his boat and spent many hours cod fishing with family and friends. In the summer he worked at the fish plant cutting fish and after that he worked in the fish store washing fish. He also enjoyed walking around town and chatting to everyone he came in contact with.
He chatted about the Lord whenever he had the opportunity and he was well known to many people around Newfoundland. Raymond was a devout Christian; serving the Lord and beating the Salvation Army drum for 65 years. He lived his life for the Lord. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.
He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 57 years: Nita Fillier; Children: Ernest Fillier, Lisa Fillier (Lloyd Compton), Paul Fillier, Dwayne (Joanne) Fillier; Brothers: Garfield Fillier, Rene Fillier, Howard Fillier, Randy Gillard; Sister: Ivy Burton, Maxine Dempsey, Georgina Jenkins: Drucella Pollard; Grandchildren: Jessica Fillier, Sarah Fillier, Zoey Fillier, Destiny Fillier, Rory Fillier; Greatgrandchildren: Emma Payne, Jamie Payne, Paige Payne; as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.
Raymond is predeceased by his Parents; Wilfred and Rosie Fillier; Grandparents: Leonard and Virtue Fillier; Sister: Juanita Fillier.
Visitation to take place from the Salvation Army Church in Englee beginning on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 and will continue daily until the funeral service on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm from the Salvation Army Church in Englee with Major Wilfred and Wavey Simms officiating. Interment to follow.