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Gilbert Whiteside Obituary
Gilbert was born and raised in Wilmington and lived in New Castle. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Whiteside and Jesse Connor Whiteside, his wife, Ellen Wiley Whiteside, and by all of his brothers and sisters, Annabelle, Mildred, Aleta, William, Ellis, Frank, and Donald.
Gilbert was a 1938 graduate of Wilmington High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and president of his class. He married Ellen, the love of his life, in 1941.
He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps at the beginning of World War II and proudly served as a C-47 pilot in the 49th Troop Carrier Squadron. During his military career, he served in the European Theater and dropped paratroopers during the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
Following the war, Gilbert and his wife settled in New Castle. He made his career as an insurance agent for 40 years and later became a driver for the Martin Auto Group. He was a founding member and Past Commander of the American Legion Joseph B. Stahl Post #30.
He is survived by his sons, Ronald Whiteside of Elkton, MD, and Gilbert Whiteside, Jr. and wife Deborah of Newark; grandsons, Travis, Benjamin, Eric and Jonathan Whiteside; and many loving nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, July 12, 2013, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, where visitation will begin at 10:30 am. Entombment will follow in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 300 E. Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720; or to the charity of the donor's choice.
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Kay Barritt
July 16, 2013
Gil was our insurance man for many years when we lived in New Castle. I was quite young, but I remember his visits so vividly. Always kind, laughed easily, and a joy to know, my parents were so very fond of him and so was I. Sending our sincere condolences to the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
July 9, 2013
To the sons of Gil Whiteside. Your dad, and your mother when she was alive were very close friends of my mom and dad. Our dads both worked at Prudential for many years and your parents spent a lot of weekends at our cottage on the Chester river. I can truly identify wiyh your loss. They say time heals all; not necessarily true, but it does help make losses more acceptable. I am sure your memories will sustain you in the days ahead. With warmest personal regards, Ken Roberts, Mesa,AZ.
Bobbie Stump
July 9, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Gil and Deb. Cherish all of your memories with him.
July 7, 2013
Cristina & Tim Chambers
July 6, 2013
Uncle Gil was a great man and great uncle. I know he has been like my Dad the past few years and I'll miss our phone calls. My love to Ron, Gil, Debbie and grandchildren.
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