Kathleen Blood "Kathy" Gilbert

Kathleen Blood "Kathy" Gilbert obituary, Hamlin, NY

Kathleen Blood "Kathy" Gilbert

Kathleen Gilbert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. on Dec. 12, 2025.
Hamlin - Kathleen "Kathy" Blood Gilbert passed away on December 11, 2025 at the age of 60, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Lucy Blood. She is survived by her beloved husband, Alan; her daughter, Allyson (Mario) DiRoma; her granddaughter, Juliana DiRoma; her siblings, Tom Blood Jr., John (Sandra Flanagan) Blood, and Amanda Wolck; and her nieces and nephews, Michael and Mackenzie Blood, Daniel and Bridget Flanagan, Randi Maloney, CJ Wolck and Robert Crowder.

Kathy was employed by Dover Elevator and Lifetime Assistance where she worked as a secretary. In her leisure, she enjoyed tent camping, bonfires, carnivals, amusement parks, rollercoasters, attending festivals with her daughter, and taking long motorcycle rides. She was always willing to lend a helping hand. She will be deeply missed.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468. A Graveside Service will be held in the spring in Lakeside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making a donation to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY 14626 in Kathy's memory.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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December 15, 2025

Jennae Zobel posted to the memorial.

December 14, 2025

Linda Scaletta posted to the memorial.

December 13, 2025

Sandy Blood Rodwell posted to the memorial.

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Jennae Zobel

December 15, 2025

It was such a pleasure to see Kathy at Allyson´s wedding and to see her smile and have a beautiful memorable day with her daughter. God Bless you all

Linda Scaletta

December 14, 2025

Kathy had her own style and was always ready for an adventure in there back yard. I recall a time when we were in the farmers field behind there house for hours and making up games to play. Always loved to come to uncle Tommy and aunt Lucy's house.

Love Linda Scaletta (Blood)

Sandy Blood Rodwell

December 13, 2025

Remembering our fun and laughter at Uncle Tom´s and Aunt Lucy´s putting on our mini kids concerts on the fireplace stage we so enjoyed those times

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December 15, 2025

Jennae Zobel posted to the memorial.

December 14, 2025

Linda Scaletta posted to the memorial.

December 13, 2025

Sandy Blood Rodwell posted to the memorial.