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Reverend Cass Gilbert III 1921 - 2009 BENNINGTON, VT The Reverend Cass Gilbert III, 87, a resident of Pippin Knoll died peacefully at his home on Thursday evening, Jan. 22, 2009 with his loving family by his side. Reverend Gilbert was born in New York City, on March 8, 1921, son of Cass Gilbert Jr. who was born in St. Paul, Minn, and Elizabeth Jarvis Wyeth who was born in New York City, and the grandson of Cass Gilbert, a renowned architect in New York City. Reverend Gilbert graduated from Loomis Preparatory School in Windsor, Conn. He enlisted in the Army during World War II and served as an artillery officer in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. He was recalled to active duty at the time of the Korean War and served at Fort Ord, Calif., retiring at the rank of Major. He graduated from Yale University with an AB Degree and went on to attend Boston University where he received his Masters Degree in Theology. In 1969, Reverend Gilbert entered into the Methodist Ministry and served churches in Salem, Shushan, West Hebron, Ticonderoga, Greenwich and North Cambridge, N.Y., also in Bennington, Tinmouth and South Wallingford, Vt. Prior to the ministry, reverend Gilbert was an insurance broker with the firm of Bell and Gilbert in New York City. He was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity, Past Master of Holland Lodge No. 8 in New York City, The American Legion, The Veterans of Foreign War and The Society of Cincinnati. Reverend and Mrs. Gilbert moved back to Bennington in 2001. He leaves his wife, Grace Chomley-Jones Gilbert, of Bennington, five children; Cass A. Gilbert, and his wife Beatrice, of North Yarmouth, Maine, Elizabeth Pryor, and husband the Reverend Douglas Pryor, of Winston-Salem, N.C., Sarah Bisaccio, and husband Kevin Bisaccio, of Bennington, Jeannette Allyson, and husband Russell Allyson, of Durham, N.H., Julia Grosvenor Gilbert, and husband Nathan Cleveland, of Charlotte, and 12 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister Jarvis Nichols. FUNERAL NOTICE: The Burial Office with committal will be celebrated from St. Peter's Episcopal Church on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Anita Schell- Lambert, officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends in the church hall for a time of fellowship and refreshment. Burial with full military honors will take place at 1 p.m. at the Gilbert family lot in Park Lawn Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Should friends desire memorial gifts in memory of Reverend Gilbert may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter in care of the HANSON-WALBRIDGE FUNERAL HOME, 213 West main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. To send email condolences to the family please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The State on Jan. 24, 2009.

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Kevin North

April 8, 2010

I still miss you and think about you every day.

Tracy Shaw(Freebern)

February 24, 2009

My sympathies to the Gilbert family,
Rev. Gilbert was a huge part of my years growing up in the Methodist Church in Greenwich. I was lucky enough to be among the first group he indoctrinated into his Acolyte Guild. I'll never forget what he taught us about faith, the field trips, the "Rock- A-Thon", those addictive lemon drops, and the unconditional love he showed us. He will truly be missed and thought of often.

Susan Foelsch Maher

February 24, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Gilbert-Watrous

February 11, 2009

Aunt Gay and Family,

I just learned of the passing of Uncle Cass. I have fond and wonderful childhood memories of all of you. Please know my prayers are with you. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to call.

Carolyn Gilbert

February 11, 2009

Dear Gay and Family,

I just learned about Cass's passing, and am thinking about you and your loss. Nancy, Stevie and I will cherish our memories of Cass, including our visits with you in Vermont. I shall especially remember how kind you were when Steve passed away, such as having me visit you in Bennington and offering me wonderful hospitality. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Christopher MacGilfrey

February 5, 2009

Wow,i don't know where to begin.
Rev Gilbert was more than just my Reverend.He was at different times my father, my grandfather, my link to my own spirituality and more often than not my friend.
Grace and Rev Gilbert were and always will be..MY FAMILY..
i wish with all my heart that i had the chance to see him one more time and to say goodbye.

Rev Gilbert
I love you and always will hold you in my heart.You will never be forgotten. Goodbye my dearest friend and i know you are with God and getting your long earned rewards for being the person you were and for the lives you touched.
I love you
Christopher

Kathy Mennillo (formerly North)

February 4, 2009

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Reverend Gilbert. My family attended the United Methodist Church in Bennington when I was a child. I have many fond memories of him and that church. Most importantly this is where I was first introduced to Christ and I have Cass to thank for that. Your family will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Love, Kathy

Kevin North

February 4, 2009

Gay and Family,

There is so much going through my mind that I don't even know where to begin. Reverend Gilbert was the closest thing to a Grandfather that I ever knew but he was also a mentor, role-model and best friend. He shaped me more than any other person that I know.

I remember when my beloved dog, Ginger, died at the age of 15, I had no place to bury her. I called Reverend Gilbert and he told me to bring her to his house in Dorset where helped me on a cold, November night to bury my dog and cover her grave with stones. He was 74 at the time and even though I told him that he didn't have to help me, he wouldn't have it any other way.

I have kept in touch with him over the years and wish I could still call and hear his voice. I miss you and I will always Love you, Reverend Gilbert.

Love,
Keeeeh-vin!

Barb Perry

February 2, 2009

To The Gilbert Family (Julie)
I just learned today of your father's passing, and wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Although it has been some time since I had seen him, I feel the loss very deeply and will always remember his zest for life and his kindness to me and my family. I can still see him, leaning his head out of the church office window, a huge smile on his face, as he bellowed, " Bar-bear-a Per-ee". There are so many wonderful memories, him teaching me to hold a fork properly as a little girl when I cut meat, watching us perform Easter Bunny plays in the church, buying vegetables from us that we picked from HIS garden....I could write a book on memories of spending time with your family. My love to all of you.........Barb Perry

Butch Gilchrest

January 31, 2009

Dear Gilbert family,
My sympathy to all of you. Rev. Gilbert was a great person. I have many good memories of Rev. Gilbert and family at the Shushan Methodist Church. We hope knowing others are thinking of you brings you comfort at this sad time.

Jeffory Bengle

January 29, 2009

TO the Gilbert family,

Thoughts and prayers to you. As a boy, Rev. Gilbert taught me much as one of his Acolytes. I think of him often and of love, one of the greatest men I have had the pleasure of knowing. He will be truly missed and in my heart.

Jeff Bengle
"Stump" Church member

Chaughn Watkins

January 28, 2009

Dear Gay and Family,
I just heard of Cass's passing, I am sorry for your loss, he was one of, if not the greatest man I have known over my lifetime, he will be truly missed, especially his yearly x-mas letter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, from the North Cambridge United Methodist Church (Stump) and The Watkins Family.

Hadwin & Helen Young

January 28, 2009

Sorry to read the loss of Cass Gilbert.
Cass was our family friend spending time with Percy & Ret Phillips of Tinmouth also our son Hadwin II.
Our thoughts are with each of you.

Joe and Betty Chambers

January 28, 2009

Dear Gay and family,
We just heard of your loss. We are so sad. Gay, you and Cass played such a big part in our lives. I always think of Cass on Dec. 21 when days begin to get longer. He said that it is the beginning of spring. The thought gives me renewed hope each year in the darkness of winter. He will be greatly missed by many. We think of you often.
Love,
Joe and Betty

Jeannette Landon

January 27, 2009

The Gilbert Family
Was saddened to read of Rev. Cass passing. He was a wonderful man and most knowldegable. Enjoyed our times with him when he was at the So. Wallingford Church.
Jeannette(Patch)Landon

The Hassetts

January 27, 2009

Sally and family, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Losing a parent or grandparent at any stage is so difficult. May Faith, Family, friends and precious memories of your father help you to navigate this most difficult of times.

Tammy Carpenter

January 26, 2009

Mrs. Gilbert and Family,

I feel blessed to have had Rev. Gilbert in my life. He was an influential part in my childhood, a great spiritual leader and a beloved part of our extended family.

He will be missed terribly by all who ever knew him.

Russ Fitch

January 25, 2009

Greetings Gay and the Gilbert family,

Cass and I have shared many words and thoughts over the years. He once told me a story about when he was returning home following his service in WWII..."It was a cold rainy night in eary May when I got on the Connecticut train. The condutor greeted me as I entered the passenger car. He said, "Just coming home?" I nodded. He said "You ride free tonight." Cass contiued "I remember taking a funeral some years ago. It was a cold rainy day at the cemetery. Few were attending. For some reason the words of that conductor came to mind: Just coming home, you ride free tonight." It suddenly dawned on me that this is what the resurrection of the Blessed Lord is all about. Death is a lonely affair; one we all have to go through. There is Someone who is waiting for us, even Christ Himself. He suffered death for us and He is personally waiting to welcome us home. His death on the Cross was the payment for our sins. We can only reply: "Thanks be to thee, O God". This is Cass's story, but it speaks to each of us as one day the "conductor" approaches us and asks "Just coming home?" Cass was one of the most Godly men I've known and I've been blessed.

Tammy & Lee Kreisler

January 25, 2009

To the gilbert Family: We were deeply sorry to hear of Rev. cass passing away. we are members of the South Wallingford Cong. Church, which is where we first met him. He married my wife & I, even after his retirement. During the passing of my wifes mother, (Gloria Gauthier) he was by her side, which gave her great peace and comfort. He truly will be missed, and is in our thoughts & prayers. Love always, Tammy & Lee Kreisler and Charlie Gauthier.

Rev. Richard McSherry

January 24, 2009

Dear Mrs. Gilbert and family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Rev. Gilbert was so very supportive of me during my years in seminary. His example has profoundly influenced me in my own ministry. I cherish the memory of the eight o’clock services at the United Methodist Church in Bennington. I know that he will be greatly missed by the many people whose lives he touched. May you find comfort in the many happy memories that you have shared.
Blessings,

Sean-Marie Oller

January 24, 2009

Dear Sally and family, I read with sadness of your father's passing. I am sorry your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
with sympathy,

Pat Lake

January 24, 2009

Grace and family, I am so sorry for your loss, I only knew Cass for a short time, and from going to church, Cass and Grace sat next to my sister and myself, he will be missed by us..My thoughts and my prayers are with all of you..God Bless you.

Audra (Finney) Zarin

January 24, 2009

Mrs. Gilbert & Family-

I am sorry to hear of your loss.
I feel blessed to have had the chance to have known Rev. Gilbert. His supply of lemon drops & infinite patience with the rowdy youth group crowd were always appreciated. His examples & sermons still resonate within me.

My thoughts are with you at this time.

Stewart King

January 24, 2009

To Cass Gilbert's family,

I send my hope for your loss of him. I am so happy and grateful to have known Cass. He directed me to the church I attend and my life is on a good path because of his caring. And our world is a better place because of his efforts during world war 2. I will always regard him as an icon of valor through his faith in Christ. In my times of sadness I am quickly reminded of the treasures in heaven where he has been promoted.

Sincerely,
.

Phyllis Cornell

January 24, 2009

Grace and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. my sister and I truly enjoyed the company of Cass and Grace in church when they were able to come. Cass always said we were like family. he was such a wonderful man and Grace is such a lovely lady..

Helen Morandi

January 24, 2009

Dear Sally, Kevin and family,
Please know I am thinking about all of you at this sad time. No matter the age or condition of a loved one when they pass, this is such a difficult and painful process to go through. It is wonderful that you have each other for support, and as someone who lost her mother a little over one year ago, I can tell you that having each other will be such a blessing. So please take advantage of your closeness...care for each other, be patient with each other and know that your lives were made richer because of your dad, father-in-law and grandfather. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Helen Morandi
P.S. Sally, please pass on my condolences to your mom.

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