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Gilbert Slater Obituary
He was the beloved husband of Helen (Hogan) Slater for 66 years. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Gilbert A. and Mabel (Rawlings) Slater.
Gilbert was a manager at Texas Instruments for thirty- four years, retiring in 1989. He was a longtime member of the Epworth United Methodist Church, Pawtucket. Gilbert also operated amateur radio station "W1WAC" since 1951. He belonged to both the Associated Radio Amateurs of Southern New England and the American Radio Relay League.
Besides his loving wife, Gilbert leaves three sons, Gilbert A. Slater and his wife, Lois of Ft. Myers, FL, Gary A. Slater and his wife, Joanne of Waterford, CT and Richard A. Slater and his fiancée, Lisa Richards Press of Sarasota, FL. He was the grandfather of Kelly Fernandes, Jeffrey Slater, Lindsey Slater and the late Brian Slater. Gilbert was the great-grandfather of Joseph and Jenna Fernandes, Justin Slater, Janessa Coburn, Joshua, Hannah and Hayden Slater.
Services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by interment at Walnut Hill Cemetery. VISITATION will be held on Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Memorial gifts to the Epworth United Methodist Church, 915 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861 will be appreciated.
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Melodie Thomas
January 31, 2025
Have been trying to locate a Gilbert Slater who had served in the US Navy. Could this be him?
June 9, 2017
Just wanted to let you know how sad I was to here of your Dads passing, sorry I was unable to attend the wake. My deepest sympathies Margaret from MHRI reg.
Doug Troughton
May 26, 2017
The members of the Associated Radio Amateurs of Southern New England extend their deepest condolences to the Slater family. Gil was a revered member of our club and will be deeply missed.
Scott Masterson
May 26, 2017
Sincerest sympathy to the entire Slater family. May the memories of such a fine life always bring you comfort.
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Fred Pupke
May 25, 2017
Rick,
Linda and I are thinking about you and your family and we lit a candle in our home today in honor of your Dad.
Kevin Mulligan
May 24, 2017
My sympathies to the Slater family on the passing of your dad. A long life well lived.
Lucille & Bob Force
May 23, 2017
It is with great sorrow that we've heard of Mr. slater's passing. He was a wonderful husband and father and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. May he how rest with the angels. Rick,....you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Lucille Force
Ken Taylor
May 23, 2017
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father.
LOU RAGOSTA
May 23, 2017
GILL WAS A GREAT MAN AND AN INSPIRATION TO ALL WHO HAD THE PLEASURE TO KNOW HIM
Amerencia Young
May 22, 2017
Sincerely sympathy to you and your family. May God's love surround you all and give you peace. Cherish the wonderful memories you all shared together as a family. God bless. ❤✝
Marcia Divver
May 22, 2017
Wishing comfort to Helen and family.
Gil was very dear to me. I am grateful to have known him, for all his kindness and his example. I will miss him and remember him always.
Carl Wahl
May 22, 2017
Gil was a person who showed people the Miracles that can happen when you put God and Family first in your life. He was a true friend to everyone he met!
Lisa Flanagan
May 22, 2017
Rick: My thoughts prayers and condolences go out to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. XO
May 22, 2017
Aunt Helen, Gilbert, Gary, Ricky and your families
So sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Gil. I will always remember many things he did for the King family, when were kids. He and Aunt Helen always made us feel special at Christmas and our Birthdays !
Love Mary Ellen & Richard
Ronald & Karen Dorego
May 22, 2017
Thoughts and Prayers to all during this difficult time. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.
Lisa
May 22, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Slater family. Gil was a great man. May he rest in peace.
Lisa Williams
May 22, 2017
My deepest sympathies to your family. Love and prayers that God brings comfort to all whose lives you have touched.
Debra Ponton
May 22, 2017
My sympathies are with the entire Slater family. I'm sure you have many memories to treasure.
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