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Machele Shelley Nicole Gilbert

1985 - 2020

Machele Shelley Nicole Gilbert obituary, 1985-2020, North East, PA

BORN

1985

DIED

2020

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William D. Elkin Funeral Home - North East

65 South Lake Street

North East, Pennsylvania

Machele Gilbert Obituary

Machele "Shelley" Nicole Gilbert, age 34, formerly of North East, Pa., passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at her residence in Lake George, N.Y. She was born on September 28, 1985, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Sherry Wilkinson of Norfolk, Va. and the late Paul Gilbert, Jr.

Machele attended North East High School. Machele had a heart of gold, she was very loving and caring, and valued her time spent with her friends and family, especially her loving son Braydon, whom she adored.

She was preceded in death by her father, Paul F. Gilbert, Jr; stepfather, Donald C. Wilkinson III; maternal grandparents, Danny and Mary Sugden; and paternal grandfather, Paul Gilbert, Sr.

In addition to her mother, Machele is survived by her son, Braydon Gilbert of Cassadaga, N.Y.; siblings, Joshua Gilbert (Kandas) of North East, Nicole Gilbert of Brocton, N.Y., Daniel Gilbert of Brocton, N.Y., and Sierra Gilbert of Silver Creek, N.Y.; paternal grandmother, Janice Penhallow of Westfield, N.Y.; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East. Please send condolences to elkinfh.com.

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Published by Erie Times-News on May 28, 2020.

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Anthony Noone

January 3, 2021

Once an awesome person, you are an angel. As beautiful in heaven now as when you blessed us here on earth.
Forever&alwaysus......

Fannie Toner

May 30, 2020

My sincere condolences to the family. I didnt know Machele at all, but am a relative of her extended family. I wish you comfort and know you will always treasure the best of memories from your dear girl.

Stef

May 28, 2020

No more pain, I hope your finally at peace, we been together our whole lives I will never forget you .. hug my uncle and grandpa for me I love you so much more than youll ever know

Sherry Wilkinson

May 28, 2020

Machele, I will always love you and hold you close to my heart. You will always be missed. I know you are at peace and no longer hurting. Rest now in peace and fly high my baby girl. I love you always and forever.

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