Raymond J. Fulmer

Raymond J. Fulmer, 70, of Parkesburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at the his home. He was the beloved husband of Gale Fulmer, with whom he would have shared 49 years of marriage on the 30th of April.

Born in Arden, DE, he was the son of the late Edman Fulmer and Madeleine McCann Rylee, and the stepson of the late Michael Rylee. Raymond served honorably in US Navy. He was employed by the former Reynolds Metals of Downingtown as a maintenance mechanic, retiring in 2002. Ray was a member of the Parkesburg VFW #4480, the Christiana American Legion and the Lanchester Rod and Gun Club.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by his son, Scott W. Fulmer of Parkesburg, and siblings Madeleine Oldham of Atglen, and Edmund Fulmer, husband of Kim, of Coatesville. He was predeceased by his son Mark Raymond Fulmer and brother James S. Rylee.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 12 Noon at the Parkesburg Baptist Church, 103 West Street, Parkesburg, PA 19365. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the "Neighborhood Health Agencies, Inc." (Hospice Program), 795 E. Marshall St., Suite 204, West Chester, PA 19380-4412 or the Parkesburg Baptist Church at the above address.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com