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Norman Gilbert Obituary
Born in Duane, NY, he was a son of the late Frank J. and Susie A. (Champlin) Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert was the Captain of a research vessel for Johns Hopkins Chesapeake Bay Institute. Previously he was a commercial fisherman out of Pt. Judith for many years.
He leaves two daughters, Teresa and her husband Edward Timpson of Narragansett, Michele and Thomas Callan of West Kingston; two brothers, Wallace 'Stubby' Gilbert of MD and Robert 'Pete' Gilbert of NC; two sisters, Marion Smith of Peace Dale and Grace Jordan of FL; six grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High St., Wakefield. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Peace Dale. Visiting hours will be held Monday 6-8 PM in the AVERY-STORTI Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Church, for the restoration of Fr. Greenan Parish Center, 114 High St., Wakefield, RI 02879. averystortifuneralhome.com for guest book and directions.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman Gilbert
John Dickens
July 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nancy Coggeshall
July 22, 2008
My favorite memory of Norman Gilbert was his acceptance and kindness toward the bridesmaids at Terry's wedding.
Low dry humor, gentle: good to us.
My heart goes out to you all.
Tim and Ann Dibble
July 20, 2008
On behalf of the Dibble families in Oneida-(Dorothy and Ike ), we want to express our deepest sympathy and let you know that you will be in our hearts and prayers always.
Richard Willis
July 20, 2008
Our deepest sympathy on Norman's passing. Jeanne and I send our regrets in not being able to honor his life in person.
David Conti
July 20, 2008
On behalf of Michael & Ella Conti I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I remember the "good times" and will never forget his kindness.
Doris Mercier
July 20, 2008
To all of Norman's survivors:
You have many great memories of Norman. I know Terry & "Stubby" the best. I will be thinking of you at this time.
Doris (Babcock) Mercier
Carol & Leo Barney
July 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Wish we could be there in person. Our love to all.
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