Okhui-Gilbert-Obituary

Okhui "Joanne" Gilbert

West Granby, Granby, Portland, Connecticut

About

LOCATION
West Granby, Granby, Portland, Connecticut

Obituary

Send Flowers

GILBERT, Okhui (Cho) "Joanne" Okhui (Cho) "Joanne" Gilbert, 53, of West Granby, beloved wife of Joseph C. Gilbert, died peacefully on Sunday (February 22, 2009), at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 25, 1955 in Seoul, South Korea, she was the daughter of the late...

Read More

Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

I was blessed to have Joanne as my next door neighbor. But Joanne was so much more than a neighbor, she was such a good person and a special friend I will never forget. Those years were some of the best in my life. I still miss you so much Joanne. I have and hold so many memories of our friendship. My heart is with Joe, Jessica and Joseph, until we see you again. Love, Debbie

I will never forget what an amazing person she is. I loved her as if she were a second mother, and she treated me as i was her own. I will never forget all the wonderful times we had and how i thought she was the coolest mom ever when she put a whole dollar in the easter eggs for us to hunt and took us to atroworld to ride whatever we wanted. She was a incredible women and i know how much she loved you guys. I will keep you in my prayers and i know she will be looking down on ya'll.

Dear Joe, Joseph, and Jessica,

We were very saddened to hear about Joanne. We will keep you in our prayers and will be making a donation in her memory to the Farmington Valley VNA.

Rosemary & Bill Powers

Joe and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace and comfort in the knowledge that with her mortal journey complete, Cho stands in the presence of our holy Father where she begins the eternal journey she'll one day share with you.

Joe, Jessica and Joseph

We feel so blessed to have known Joanne and to have had her in our lives. The many years we spent as neighbors and friends are special memories that we will always hold in our hearts. Joanne's trips over to the house with her Korean dishes to share with us, Ferry Hill Lane has never been the same, and our trip to Martha's Vineyard are just a few of the many special memories we hold in our hearts. Joanne was a second mom to Brittani and those memories will...

To Joe, Jessica, and Joe, my deepest sympathy for your loss.

Joanne was a sincere, authentic person who had a kind and loving soul. I miss her now as I think of her.

Love, Rich, Mary, and Becca

Joe, I was so sorry to hear about Joanne.

My favorite quote is "Sorrow looks back; Worry looks around; Faith looks up" Have faith.

Sari and Patti (Flanagan) Rizzo

To the Gilbert family,

I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Joe, Jessica, and Joe,
We are so very sorry about Joanne, who was such a kind and giving friend. The spirit of such a loving person as Joanne will always be with us. We wish you peace in your hearts.
Love,
Sandy Knapik and Dustin, Jared, & Toby