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Susan Gilbert Obituary

Susan Ellen Gilbert, 79, of Westminster passed away on 21 December 2025 at Sinai Hospital. Born on 3 November 1946 in Saginaw Michigan, Sue was the loving daughter of Louis and Myrtle, whose families immigrated to this country during WWII. Sue was a devout Roman Catholic and will be met in Heaven by her son Joseph, and nephew Joey. Sue enjoyed spending time with her 7 children, 14 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren; visiting exotic plant nurseries and landscaping her 5-acre homestead; and attending craft and woodworking fairs. Sue is survived by her loving husband, Daniel Gilbert, by her seven children, her sister, Jeanie, her brother, Joe, her fourteen grandchildren, her four great grandchildren, her three nieces, and her three nephews. A memorial mass will be held on Monday, December 29 beginning at 11:00am with a eulogy starting at 10:45am, at St. John Catholic Church, 43 Monroe Street, Westminster, MD, where Sue was a long-time parishioner and managed the alter-boy schedule for 12 years. Sue will then be laid to rest in Mount St. Mary's Cemetery in Emmittsburg, on a hillside overlooking garden paths. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN).

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Published by Carroll County Times on Dec. 26, 2025.

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Jim Puckett sr.

December 26, 2025

Truly sorry to hear about Mrs. Gilbert she was a nice lady to talk to .

The Plitt Family

December 23, 2025

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Sue was truly one of a kind, and walking past the house will never feel quite the same without her.

Some of our fondest memories are of listening for the sound of her mower or seeing her out on the tractor, always working with such pride and purpose. You knew if you heard her mowing, it was time to do the same. Her garden was immaculate, caring for it the way she cared for the people around her.

She was beyond generous-welcoming us to swim in the pool, gifting Calvin his tool bench and balance bike, and always making us feel included and looked out for. Those acts of kindness meant more than we can ever fully express, and they will stay with us for years to come.

Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you find comfort in knowing how deeply she was admired, respected, and loved by those lucky enough to live near her.

With heartfelt sympathy,
The Plitt Family

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