Rae “Raymond” Flemming Gilks
1921-2017
Raymond, loving and tender husband and father, loyal and
unfailing friend and counsellor, a man of action, a willing volunteer
and champion of freedom and truth, died quietly at his home in Saint
John, NB surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 96
years of age. He was born in Blissfield, NB to the late
Albert William and Theresa Maria (Astle) Gilks.
His loss is mourned by his three daughters, Doris (Sam)
Phillips of Saint John NB, Gloria (Cyril) DuBois of Chatham ON and
Marita (Richard) Northrop of Saint John NB; three grandchildren,
Rachelle (Dennis) Swicheniuk of Saint John, NB, Andrew (Heather)
DuBois of Duncan BC and Melanie DuBois of Chatham ON; one great
granddaughter, Melissa DuBois of Duncan BC; two sisters-in-law, Joyce
Gilks and Joyce Wright; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by his
beloved wife of 71 years, Greta Oleavia (Wright) and his ten siblings,
Earle, Ruby, Edna, Zach, Ralph, Holly, Lottie, Bert, Zaida and
Don.
A Memorial Service, officiated by Claude Gilks, will be held
on Saturday, August 26 at 2:00 PM from the Kingdom Hall of
Jehovah’s Witnesses, 67 Magazine Street, Saint John NB with
a reception to follow. Arrangements are under the care and
direction of Brenan’s Funeral
Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424).
Remembrances in memory of Raymond may be made to www.jw.org or a
charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be placed at
www.brenansfh.com.

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Rae Raymond Flemming Gilks – 1921-2017.source

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