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John Gilbert Obituary

Of Watertown, Oct. 1. Beloved husband of 47 years of M. Joan (Callahan). Loving father of Beth Rourke, Bari Robinson and her husband Mark, all of Watertown and John B. "Joby" and his wife Grace of North Grafton. Dear grandfather of Kristen Rourke and Ryan J. Gilbert. Funeral from the MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home in WATERTOWN SQUARE at 6 Riverside St. (cnr. of No. Beacon St.) Watertown on Friday at 9:30 A.M. followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M in the Church of St. Patrick, 212 Main St. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Ridgelawn Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 4-7 PM. Contributions may be made in Jack's memory to the Raymond J. Callahan, S.J. Fund at Nativity Preparatory School, 39 Lamartine St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Army Veteran. Retired Vice President/Treasurer Newton South Cooperative Bank. Funeral Home handicapped accessible. MacDonald,Rockwell & MacDonald www.macdonaldrockwell.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2007.

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February 19, 2008

Mrs. Gilbert,

I was deeply saddened to read about Mr. Gilbert's passing in the "Arrowsmith". Even though its been about 25 years since I've seen him, I will always remember him fondly - baseball cards, watching Fuzzy golf on Sundays, and maybe a tall can or two of Schlitz.

I hope you, Beth, and the rest of the family are otherwise well.

Please accept my best regards, and sympathies.

JoAnn Garvey

October 18, 2007

Bari,
I found out today about your father.I am truly sorry for your loss.You are one of the kindest, most caring daughters I have ever met. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Anne Kelley

October 14, 2007

Bari, I just heard of you father's death. I am so sorry for you and your Mom's loss. Take comfort in knowing you were a kind, thoughtful and loving daughter. He could not have asked for anyone better than you. Fondly, Anne Kelley

Jennifer Nowicki-Brugger

October 6, 2007

To All the Gilbert's so sorry for your loss! Mr. Gilbert was always such a nice man! My thoughts are with you.
Jennifer Nowicki-Brugger

John Wahl

October 5, 2007

Beth,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Matt Mooney

October 5, 2007

Beth, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. My condolences...

Dan Pinkerton

October 5, 2007

Beth,
I am very sorry to hear about your father. You and your family are in my prayers.

Lynda Colasacco

October 5, 2007

Bari,
Please know you and your family are in our thoughts at this time and we pray that your dad suffers no more. Miraculously, Your dad will give you the strength you need to get through all this, in return, keep him in your heart forever. He will be a part of your every day, it will just be different. Help carry his torch in some shape or form. You are the beautiful person you are because of your dad.
We love you and are here for you.
Lynda and Eddy Colasacco

sean roche

October 4, 2007

i'am very sorry for your loss.Sean Roche

Steve Behrle

October 4, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Liz Ramirez Riley

October 3, 2007

Beth,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Don Miller

October 3, 2007

Beth,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. May your fond memories of happy times with him help you through this most difficult time.

Mary Maguire

October 3, 2007

Beth

My thoughts and prayers are with you

Joe Shutt

October 3, 2007

To Mrs. Gilbert, Beth, Joby and
Bari,
I am so sorry to hear about John. He was a great man, and I have fond memories of him from growing up on Barnard Ave.
I will keep him and your family in my prayers.

Gospel of Matthew Chapter 5:4

October 3, 2007

Beth - may the Lord comfort you during this time of sorrow.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Steven Cummings

October 3, 2007

Beth,

My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Laura Dauphinais

October 3, 2007

My thoughts are with you Beth.

Bob sefton

October 3, 2007

I will miss him Joan..but the memories will go on forever.

To all the Giberts my deepest sympathy on John's passing. As you know he was and still is my dearest friend. Fifty years are a long time! Stay strong, that's the way he would want it. God Bless!

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