Charles Raymond FILLMORE

Charles Raymond "Ray" Fillmore Charles Raymond "Ray", 101, of Berwick and formerly Colchester County, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Garth Sponagle, of Berwick. Born in Amherst, he was a son of the late Charles A. and Sarah Lena (Buck) Fillmore. He was the founder and operator of Maritime Auto Salvage in Glenholme, until his retirement in 1974. Following his retirement, he devoted much of his time as a Lay Speaker and was one of the original members of the People's Church, Truro, where he was on the Board of Deacons. He loved to sing and cut his own record at the age 75. He is survived by son, Robert (Dianne), Lower Onslow; daughters, Joyce (Rev. Milton) Lambertson, East Berlin, PA; Norma (Garth) Sponagle, Berwick; sister, Mabel Tower, Truro; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Vera Lilliam Bremner; son, Ronald; brothers, Everett and Victor; sister, Mary. Visitation will be held 7 to 9pm Saturday, June 2, and funeral service 2pm, Sunday, June 3, all in the Mattatal Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, Rev Ronald Ruse officiating, with interment in the Robie Street Cemetery, Truro. A reception will then follow back in the funeral home. Private message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the "guest book" at: www.mattatallfh.com. Friday, June 1, 2007