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Gilbert Adair Obituary

Gilbert F. Adair Born July 5, 1919 and passed away on July 20, 2007, at age 88. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII. A long time San Jose resident, Gilbert worked as a Realtor for 38 years - owner of Adair Realty. Gilbert was an extraordinary husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by all. Laid to rest at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Aug. 29, 2007.

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Lisa Karr

August 31, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Adair's passing. He was like a second dad to me back in the day, when Ken and I were together. I think of him with such fondness. Such a sweet and kind man. My heart goes out to all of the Adair family. Lisa Karr (Gruggett)

August 30, 2007

My name is Kimberley Adair, daughter of Tom J. Adair, son of Gilbert Adair. Which we never had the pleasure of knowing how beloved he was.

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