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Gilbert Smith Obituary

88, of Wilmington, October 30, 2007. Beloved husband of Jean (Devlin) Smith. Son of the late Thomas and Abigail (Powell) Smith. Devoted father of David Smith of Wakefield, Gary Smith & his wife Marie of Chelmsford, Deborah Whitworth & her husband Jon of Pelham, NH, Pamela Smith and her partner Ed Belekewicz of North Providence, RI, and Kristine Smith of Billerica. Loving grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Walter Smith of Framingham, and the late William, Thomas, Arthur, Beatrice Smith, Lillian Boyd, Annie Martin, Dora Sartell, and Minnie Johnson. Visiting hours at the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), WILMINGTON on Saturday, November 3 from 2-4 PM followed by a Funeral service at 4:00 PM. Memorial donations in Gilbert's name may be made to the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Lane, Centennial, CO 80112 or to the Charity of One's Choice. U. S. Navy WWII. Nichols Funeral Home, Inc. (978) 658-4744

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 1, 2007.

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Cheryl Rogers

November 6, 2007

Kris and family,
So sorry to hear about your dad. Our deepest sympathy from all your friends at Lincoln Laboratory.

Janice Smith

November 3, 2007

To Jean & Family

I'm sorry for your loss.We will always remember Gilbert as quite and happy to be with his family.
Love Janice & Walter

Mike Casey

November 2, 2007

Mr. Smith,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Lorri Devlin

November 2, 2007

Dear Pam,

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.

Darlene Smith

November 1, 2007

Jean & Family, I'm sorry to hear that Gilbert has died. I have enjoyed seeing him at the Smith's Family Reunion, and I will miss seeing him at the Smith's Family Reunion. Please send my condolences to the rest of the Family. Love Darlene

adele smith

November 1, 2007

To Jean and her wonderful family of Smiths,
Our sincere thoughts to you all as we remember Gilbert and his gentle nature.
Love,
Adele & Greg

Nancy Gordon

November 1, 2007

Dear Pam and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you!

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