PORTLAND – Robert Gilbert, “Bob” 67, of Wilton, passed away Wednesday May 24 at Maine Medical Center, with his loving family at his side.
He was born May 24, 1950 in Rumford, a son of Shirley and Marilyn (Abbott) Gilbert.
He earned his BS in Secondary Education at the University of Maine at Farmington. He served as a Sergeant in the National Guard for six years.
He retired as the Transportation Manager at PalletOne in Livermore Falls.
Bob had a strong love for the outdoors and spent time hunting and fishing with family and friends. He enjoyed days at camp and time in his boat with his wife. He loved being with his grandchildren. He will be remembered as a loving husband, dad, grandfather, uncle, brother and son.
He is loved by his wife of 47 years, Linda, of Wilton; their children: Andrea Desilets(Ted) of Spencer, MA and Michael Gilbert (Jennifer) of York, SC; grandchildren; Ryan Gilbert, Jordan Desilets and Rachel Gilbert; his mother, Marilyn Gilbert of W. Bethel; one brother, Reginald Gilbert and his wife, Rebecca Doncaster of W. Bethel two sister; Leeann (James) Kennie of North Yarmouth and Lindie (Steve) Blake of W. Bethel, several aunts, uncles, niece, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his dad.
His family invites you to share memories and condolences on his memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com, where you will be able to view his memorial tribute video.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday June 3 from 1-4 PM at The Tavern Terrace at the Bethel Inn. In lieu of flowers, remembrance gifts may be given to the University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond 17 Conservation Lane, PO Box 188 Bryant Pond, Me. 04219. Cremation services are in the care of the Cremation Care division of the Wiles Remembrance Center 137 Farmington Falls Rd., (Rtes. 2 & 27) Farmington.
Linda and Family,
Rick and I are sorry for your loss. Bob was a great a friend and will be greatly missed.
Linda and family, I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. My deepest sympathies.
Bob was such a great, down to Earth guy, would always greet you with a smile. He will be missed.
So sorry for your loss.
Linda & Family – Saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. My thoughts go out to you and your family.
My deepest sympathies to the Gilbert family. It’s sad to know one of the kids we grew up with is gone to soon. P
My deepest sympathy to Linda and family.
Linda, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family- Memories are all we have in this life and those that are gone will always be in our hearts forever-Gil and Joan
So very sorry to hear about Bobs passing, our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
LeeAnn, Lindie , Reggie and families
I didn’t know Bob, but I knew the rest of you from going to school at Telstar. So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. May memories and prayers get you through these tough times. RIP Bob
Sheri Learned Judkins
class of 1974
Sending my condolences to you Linda. May the memories and prayers get you thru this very diffcult time…
Dearest Gram and all of the Gilbert family,
We are saddened to hear about sweet sweet “Bucket.” He had become like another grandparent to ourselves and our two girls. We are praying for your peace and comfort.
Sending much love and hugs from SC,
Kevin and Meghan Carter