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Ivan C. Gilbert Sr.

Date of Death: October 19, 2013

Date of Birth: December 16, 1920

Biography:

Ivan C. Gilbert Sr., 92, of Augusta, died on October 19^th 2013 at Togus V.A. Hospital.

 

He was born on December 16^th, 1920 in Vassalboro, the son of Jessie and Estella (Sherman) Gilbert.

 

After High School Ivan served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He was a long time concrete mixer truck driver. Ivan was a member of the Riverside United Congregational Church in Vassalboro, American Legion #164 Falmouth, and Masonic Lodge #166 in Vassalboro.

 

He was an avid candlepin bowler and was a Captain of two teams. He also enjoyed looking at pictures and talking to his family.

 

Ivan was predeceased by his brother Perry Gilbert; sisters G. Claire Gray, Doris Porter, Alice Gilber; son Ivan C. Gilbert Jr.; daughter Elizabeth Gilbert Devaudreiul; and  grandson Daniel Hoppe. He is survived by his sons Edward, Richard Gilbert; daughters Judith Chaney and husband John, Barbara Hoppe and husband Virgil; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 

NOTICE

GILBERT Ivan C. Sr., 92 of Augusta, died on October 19^th at Togus V.A. Hospital. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service at Riverside United Congregational Church, Corner of Webber Pond Road and Routes 100 and 201, Vassalboro, on Saturday, Oct. 26^th at 11 AM. Burial to follow with military honors at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.