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GILBERT WAINWRIGHT Obituary

DOWNERS GROVE - Gilbert Leroy Wainwright III, 31, of Downers Grove for 31 years, died on October 30, 2016 in Humboldt Park, Chicago. Gilbert enjoyed spending time with friends and family, listening to music and was a huge fan of the Chicago Blackhawks. He was the loving son of Gilbert Leroy Wainwright Jr. and the late Vicki Wainwright; dear brother of Brandon Lee and Jessica Ann Wainwright; cherished grandson of Dolores G. and Gilbert Leroy Wainwright Sr.; he is also survived by his aunts, uncles and cousins. Everyone is invited to a celebration of life Friday Nov. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. where memories of Gilbert will be shared at Downers Grove Moose Lodge, 1030 Warren Avenue. In lieu of flowers, any donations to the family will go towards Gilbert's Memorial. Arrangements made by Millennium Cremation Care.

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Published by Daily Herald on Nov. 2, 2016.

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November 19, 2016

R.I.P. Gil.
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November 4, 2016

Gilbert wore a smile that I enjoyed every day for the past month. His fire burned bright inside and he was an inspiration to us all at Above and Beyond.

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