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John Martin GILBERT

FUNERAL HOME

Hollyburn Funeral Home

1807 Marine Drive

West Vancouver, British Columbia

John GILBERT Obituary

GILBERT, John Martin May 7, 1926 - November 26, 2013 . John passed away peacefully at Evergreen House on November 26, 2013. He was an active vibrant member of the Art Community. His last show was at the Ferry Building Gallery in West Vancouver, which was attended by many people. He loved tennis, his family and friends. It was a joy to be connected with his daughter Nickey (Charles) and his two grandsons Alain and Sylvain. Loved by his partner Louise. A big thank you to Corine, who encouraged and supported John so kindly. No service by request. Donations may be made in John's memory to the Friends of the Ferry Building Gallery (604-925-7290). For those wishing to share a memory of John, please go to www.hollyburnfunerals.com Hollyburn Funeral Home 604-922-1221

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Published by North Shore News from Dec. 4 to Dec. 6, 2013.

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Linda

February 28, 2023

Linda Crocker Simmons

December 18, 2013

A door has finally been closed in my life with John's death. I have had the pleasure of knowing and loving three generations of this family beginning with Jody, his niece, continuing with Hildie, his mother, including Jody's siblings, and even his sister Virginia, known by her many nicknames including Weegee and Aunt Banana and including his dear chosen companion, Louise. You folks swam out of a remarkable gene pool, possessing a spark of genius that has expressed itself in each of you with joy, wild good humour, a fair share of orneriness and flashes of great inspiration. Yes, John, you truly were, as your mother called you, “My son, the genius” Oh how, you will be missed by all who knew and loved you. The silent future stretches ahead with such emptiness now that you are gone. But at least we have the hope to someday again see and enjoy your many marvelous sculptures as they whir, splash and roll into motion. God speed Pooh, the 40 acre wood awaits and someday even Piglet will cavort there with you.

Eric Doubt

December 6, 2013

Dear John, an honour to have known you for 40 years. Sad for the loss of you, but happy for your peace. Dream on. Louise, our condolences. Eric

December 5, 2013

Psalms 55:22 can be a real source of comfort during this tough time. Sorry to hear of your loss.

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Page Samis

December 4, 2013

I am saddened to read tonight Dec. 4th about John passing..I have known him all my life as he was a neighbour of my grandparents Grace and Jack Redden. I too am an artist and I so delighted in his works of amazing sculptures. He had great humor and manners..please let his family know my throughts are with them at this time..Page Samis

Cathy Champagne

December 4, 2013

John, I was so honoured to have met you and Louise last year at about this time. Our visit was wonderful. I will miss you.

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