Nov. 2, 2012
Dorothy R. Gilbert, RN and Methodist Missionary, went home to be with her Lord on Friday evening, Nov. 2, 2012, at the United Methodist Homes, Wesley Village Campus.
Dorothy was born in Syracuse on July 26, 1920 to the Rev. Charles and Ruth Gilbert, who taught her about the ministry of Mission.
Dorothy enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps upon graduating from Nesbitt Hospital Nursing School and served in Hawaii and Okinawa, Japan, during World War II. When she returned, she earned a degree in nursing education at the University of Pennsylvania. She was commissioned a missionary of the Methodist Church in 1951 and served in the Belgian Congo for 27 years. During her furloughs from the mission field, she continued her education and obtained a certificate in nurse-midwifery and a master of public health degree at Johns Hopkins University. She continued her work at Mission Headquarters in New York, Sierra Leone, Zaire and Benin for a total of 40 years.
Dorothy came to live at Wesley Village in 1992 where she became a beloved volunteer and friend. She was a certified lay speaker, delegate to Wyoming Annual Conference and organist at two churches and, at age 77, volunteered in Haiti. Dottie spoke several languages fluently. However, in whatever language she spoke, you heard her love for Jesus and those who serve Him.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with the Rev. Nancy Pitely, director of Pastoral Services at Wesley Village, officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Exeter Township. Friends may call Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of service in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wesley Village Fund for Music, 209 Roberts Road, Pittston, PA 18640.
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What a remarkable woman and servant of the Lord! You were one of a kind Dorothy! In addition to her many accomplishments and great service to God and humanity, she was a huge Yankees fan! Rest in peace, Dorothy.
John and Patrice Goodwin
November 9, 2012
What a remarkable life. Dorothy's father Rev. Charles Gilbert married my parents and was most admired by our family. I also learned that her birthday was the same as our eldest son who also enjoys serving people in other countries. Rest in peace. Gretchen and Joe Miller and family
Gretchen Miller
November 8, 2012
So sorry to hear of Dottie's passing.She was a very sweet,loving,caring person that will be missed.She will be missed by so many people that knew her.Such a wonderful soul.We will never forget you.R.I.P. in heaven Dottie!
Laura Ruger
November 5, 2012
you will be missed by many .r .i.p
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November 4, 2012
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