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George Dewey Gilbert

Hartford, Connecticut

1935 - 2014

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Hartford, Connecticut
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Alzheimer's Association

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George Dewey Gilbert, 78, formerly of South Glastonbury, was called to Heaven to join his beloved, late wife, Eleanor (Fields) Gilbert of 57 years. He died peacefully with his daughters at his bedside at Middlesex Hospice on June 5, 2014. George was born in Hartford on July 2, 1935 to George D....

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Grampa, we miss you very much. You were such an inspiration to our family, brilliant, thoughtful, generous, loving, passionate, driven, devoted, hardworking, protective...I could go on forever. We have a lot to live up to, but you kindly passed along the tools. Thank you for always being there for us. We love you so much and can't wait to see you and Gram again! Save a seat for us at the jazz concert :-)

Dear Kim, Karen, Laura, Danielle and Family
Just to let you know you're thought of with sympathy at this sad time. We will always remember your father and grandfather as a wonderful family man. Helmut and Bozena Hild

Dear Mom and Aunty Karen,

We are so sorry for the loss of your loving dad. Grandpa was such a wonderful man who had a deep love for his family. His wisdom, compassion and worldly understanding was immeasurable. We will miss him so much and are finding some comfort in thinking about him and Gram together again, hand in hand.

Kim and Karen
My deepest sympathy during this difficult time. May you find comfort in so many fond memories. your dad was the Great one.

To my wonderful, loving and joyful Dad - I am going to miss you so much. Spending the days at Hammonasset Beach and Rocky Hill ferry slip watching the water were so precious to me. I was so lucky to be your daughter. I will treasure all of our conversations about world economies and politics. You were my comfort, my steady voice when I needed guidance. You were such a generous person and always made the right and honorable decisions. I know you are with our Mom, holding hands, sipping tea and...

Kim, Laura, Danielle, and family. I will always remember you father, grandpa as a friendly, wonderful and supportive person. His love and devotion of family was remarkable. My deepest sympathy during this difficult time. May you find comfort in so many fond memories.

Dad, I will miss you forever..you were my mentor, my inspiration, my awesome Dad..I was always so proud to be your daughter..my only comfort now is that I know you have reunited with mom, the love of your life..
Your devoted daughter,
Karen

With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.