David Edward Gilbert Obituary (1943 - 2009)

Smithfield David E. Gilbert ''Old Man'', 66, of Joy Lane in Smithfield, died unexpectedly Tues., Dec. 29, 2009 upon arrival at Inland Hospital in Waterville. He was born in Waterville, July 10, 1943, the son of Norman and Marion Ronco Gilbert. His latest employment was as a stitcher at New Balance Shoe. He had been an inside guard at Union Meetings for Diamond International. He had worked for Poultry Products of Maine, Benton Plastics and Keyes Fibre Co. He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Norman and Roland Gilbert; and a half-brother, Richard Tracy. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Davis Gilbert of Smithfield; three daughters, Judy A. Gilbert and companion Ed Holmes of Greenbush, Jill A. Hunt and husband Shane of Canaan, and Julie A. Gilbert and companion, Roland Hunt of Waterville; two brothers, Maurice Gilbert and wife Rita of Albion and John Gilbert and wife Deanna of Caribou; a sister, Elaine Burgess of Lewiston; half-sister: Patricia Tracy; three grandchildren, Justin Gilbert and fiance Jamie Abbott of Skowhegan and Skyler and Anthony Hunt of Canaan; great-grandchild, Kace Olivia Gilbert of Skowhegan; step-great-grandchildren, Jasmyne and Taylor Abbott of Skowhegan; several brothers and sisters-in-law; and by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tues. Jan. 5, 2010, at the Smithfield Baptist Church with Rev. Bert Brewster officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be de in his memory to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are with the Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------