Leslie Burton Fillmore
1936-2020
With heavy hearts we announce the
passing of Leslie Burton Fillmore, 83, of
Bayfield, NB, on January 23, 2020 at the Sackville Memorial Hospital
after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by
his loving family. Born in Bayside, NB, Leslie was a son of
the late Harper and Ida (Estabrooks) Fillmore.
Leslie was an avid bowler and enjoyed
music as well as attending local dances. He loved and was
very skilled at carpentry and working with his hands. He was
a lover of all animals big or small.
He loved spending time on the water and
had fished for many years. In addition to operating the local Esso on
Route 16, Leslie was an active and dedicated member of the community,
including having been Chief of the Cape Tormentine/Bayfield Fire
Department. He was always willing to lend a helping
hand.
Leslie will be sadly missed by his wife
of 38 years, Kaye (nee Mitton); his children, Darlene (Kenneth) Lane,
Leslie (Helen) Fillmore, Gwen (Richard) Brine, Dwane (Katie) Fillmore,
Randy (Brenda) Fillmore, Janice (Mike) Keighan; three step children,
Larry (Tammy) Allen, Darren (Shawna) Allen, Sherry (Daniel) Allen;
thirteen grandchildren, and seventeen great grandchildren.
He is also survived by two brothers, Ivan (Lois) Fillmore and Lionel
(Carol) Fillmore and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Leslie was
predeceased by his first wife Patricia, his brother Harris Fillmore
and his grandson Derrick Brine.
Arrangements are under the care and
supervision of Jones Funeral
Home. A time of visitation will be held from
their Port Elgin location, 3 West Main Street, Port Elgin,
on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 1 pm until the time of
the funeral service at 2 pm. Interment will take place in
the Bayfield Cemetery in the spring. Rev. Catherine Smith
officiating.
Donations in memory of Leslie may be
made to the Moncton Hospital Oncology Centre or a charity of one’s
choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Leslie’s online memorial at
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Leslie Burton Fillmore 19362020..
Death notice for the town of: Sackville, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick