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Rita Gilbert Obituary
1925 - 2018
AUGUSTA - Rita L. Gilbert, 93, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta following a long illness. She was born in Augusta on March 19, 1925, a daughter of the late Arthur and Estelle (Lebel) Levesque.
She graduated from St. Augustine School and was employed at local shoe manufacturing companies in the Augusta area for over 30 years.
Mrs. Gilbert was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church and was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Society and the Catholic Order of Foresters.
She was predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Bernard O. Gilbert, two brothers Andrew and Hector Levesque and a sister, Cecile Douin.
Mrs. Gilbert is survived by two sons, Roland A. Gilbert and his wife Carmen of Milford, N.H. and Paul G. Gilbert and his wife Lisa of Cumberland Foreside, a daughter Lorraine L. Gilbert of Augusta; a brother Robert Levesque and his wife Aurea of Augusta, a sister Yvette Rouleau and her husband Gerard of Augusta; eight grandchildren, Paul, James, Ana-Ramona and her husband Kyle, Angela and her husband Gregory, Joseph, Matthew, Christopher and David; four great-grandchildren, Cameryn, Lilly, Anthony and Adeline; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends may visit on Friday, June 1, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta where members of the Ladies of St. Anne Society are asked to meet at 2 p.m. to recite prayers for their departed member. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 2, at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Northern Ave., Augusta. : Burial and committal prayers will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 12 noon at the old Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Dr., Augusta.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and staff at the Alfond Center for Health for the care and compassion they showed to Rita during her time in their care.
Condolences, stories and photos may be shared through the funeral home website at: www.plummerfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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LF
June 5, 2018
To the family of Rita Gilbert, so sorry for your loss. May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.
May 31, 2018
May God strengthen and comfort the family during your time of sorrow.
May 31, 2018
Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.
May 31, 2018
Draw close to God and he will comfort and strengthen you.
Jen L
May 31, 2018
Im sorry to hear about your loss. May the God of all comfort help you endure these times. (1Cor 2:3,4)
Douglas Stark
May 31, 2018
To the Gilbert Family - Your Mom always made your home such a welcome place to visit. She had quite a task making all of "her boys" (myself and your Dad included) behave, but she pulled it off beautifully. My prayers are with you.
cousin Marietta Dutil Morin
May 31, 2018
to Rita's family, I am sorry to her sorry, may she finally be at peace, Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and may light shine upon them, all the souls, may she rest in peace
Kathleen Crocker
May 31, 2018
Your smile will be missed Mrs. Gilbert. May God send comfort to your loved ones who are surely missing you.
Love,
Kathleen Crocker
May 31, 2018
Your smile will be missed, Mrs. Gilbert. May God comfort your loved ones who are surely missing you.
Love, Kathleen Crocker
May 31, 2018
May the love of friends and family comfort you during this difficult time Matthew 5:4.
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