Obituary of Gerald Eugene Gilbert

Gerald Eugene Gilbert, 86, of Waterville passed away on November 5, 2021. Gerald was born on April 23, 1935 in Fairfield Maine to the late Leonard and Edna Gilbert. Gerald proudly served his country in the United States Army for 25 years and 5 months. He was a member of the American Legion Post #5 Gerald was predeceased by his parents and by his brothers Bernard, Frederic and Arthur. Surviving are his children, Carol Anne McElgunn (husband Kevin; grandchildren, Francis “Pat”, Mary Catherine, and Anne Marie) Leonard J. Gilbert, (wife, Melissa); his brother Ronald J. Gilbert and a host of extended family and friends. A heartfelt thanks to the staff and residence at Woodlands as well as Beacon Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations, in his name, can be made to the American Cancer Society. A memorial mass will be held 11am on Saturday November 27, 2021 at the Notre Dame Church 116 Silver Street Waterville ME 04901. Memories and condolences may be shared at directcremationofmaine.com.