Robert "Bob" Alcide Gilbert, 84, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024 in Manchester, NH.
He was born on June 22, 1939, in Manchester and spent most of his life in New Hampshire residing in Manchester, Claremont, and Merrimack, NH.
Bob served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963. He was a proud veteran and volunteered at the VA for a few years playing cards and helping others when he could. He earned his degree at Saint Anselm's College after completing his military service.
Bob was an active member of Our Lady of Mercy in Merrimack for many years. He was Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus Council 6725 and Faithful Navigator for Assembly 1506 dedicated countless hours serving the community.
His hobbies included volunteering, playing Hearts, watching sports - especially his grandkids' teams, eating and sleeping.
Bob was preceded in death by his brother Ronald Gilbert, brother Eugene Gilbert and his wife Jeanne Descoteau Gilbert, sister Jacqueline Baron, and parents Alcide and Yvette Chagnon Gilbert.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Agnese Longinotti Gilbert; daughter Nancy Gilbert and her partner Richard St. Jean, Valerie Connelly and her husband Patrick, Luial Gilbert and his wife Alicia, Teresa Earls and her husband Dave; son Alex Gilbert; grandchildren Melannie, Austin, Michael, Ryan, and Gabrielle; brother Mike Gilbert and his wife Sharon, Bob Baron and his wife Bonnie along with many cherished nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH, on Friday May 24th from 5 - 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 16 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack on Saturday May 25th at 10 AM. Burial will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery on Tuesday May 28th at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association or Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Manchester, NH or Catholic Charities of NH.
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