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Richard Gilbert Obituary

GILBERT, Richard J. Of Lexington, Nov. 22, 2008. Husband of Joy (Stern) Gilbert. Father of Paul B. Gilbert and his wife Patricia of Lexington, Joanne Arnold and her husband Gordon of Reston, VA, and Susan R. Gordon of Arlington. Richard is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Rebecca, Gregory, Rachel, and Jeffrey Gilbert, and Andrea Arnold. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, Nov. 25 at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd. Lexington, 2-4 & 6-9 PM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Interment private. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington 781-862-1800 www.douglassfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 23 to Nov. 24, 2008.

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Deborah Sirotkin Butler

November 24, 2008

Susan: So sorry for your lost. A vigil candle was lit here. Deborah Sirotkin Butler

Chris Fulton

November 24, 2008

Paul,
Let me offer my sincerest condolences for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Warmest Regards,
Chris

Martin Silbert

November 24, 2008

My sincere regrets. Richard was one of the most upright and honorable humans I had the privilege of knowing all of my professional life.

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