ROBERT "BOB" GILBERT
DEXTER – Robert B. Gilbert, 77, died January 15, 2006 at a Dexter healthcare facility after a brief illness. He was born December 9, 1928 at Dexter a son of Reginald and Ellen (Ambrose) Gilbert. Bob graduated from N. H. Fay High School, Class of 1947, and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He was a communicant of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and was a member of Cardinal Mercier Council #2625 Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of Poulliot-Seavey Post # 53 American Legion. He coached Little League baseball for a number of years and retired as warehouse manager at Dexter Shoe Company.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Marie (Mountain) Gilbert of Dexter; 2 sons, Bruce and wife Patty of Dexter and Brian of North Yarmouth; a daughter Laura Hall of Wiscasset; a brother, Douglas and wife Theresa Gilbert of Dexter; 3 grandchildren, Kendra Hall, Michael and wife Melissa, and Christopher Gilbert. Bob was predeceased by his brother Roger, and a daughter in law, Diane.

Friends may call from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Tuesday at Crosby & Neal, 61 Main Street, Dexter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 A.M. Wednesday, January 18th, at St. Anne’s Church, Dexter, with the Rev. Father James Robichaud officiating. Spring burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 163 Lancaster Street, Suite 160B, Portland, ME 04101; or to a charity of one’s choice. For more information, or to sign an on-line guestbook, please visit www.crosbyneal.com.

A graveside committal service for Bob Gilbert, who died January 15, 2006, will be held 11 AM Tuesday, May 9th, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter, with the Rev. Fr. James Robichaud officiating. Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter.