Ernest Gilbert Jr.'s Obituary
LIFE OF ERNEST GILBERT JR
On December 3, 2022, Ernest Gilbert Jr, 92, passed away and is preceded by his spouse, Louise (Paolino) Gilbert. Ernie was born in Somerville MA and also lived in Malden and Peabody MA. His final residence was Fort Myers FL.
Ernie was a graduate of Malden High School in 1950 and wed Louise Paolino in 1954. They had 5 children; Lawrence Gilbert of Malden MA, Dorothy Gilbert of Conway NH, John Gilbert of Sarasota FL, Marie Lennox of Bernardston MA, and Rose Gilbert deceased; and 2 grandchildren; Tyler Lennox of Bernardston MA and Gabrielle Gilbert of Westbrook ME.
In 1980, Ernie moved to Peabody MA. He married Mary Irene Donahue in 1982, and they moved to Fort Myers FL in 1990. Ernie was retired from the Teamsters Trucking Industry (Shaughnessy & Ahern) after 35 years. He liked his job and “was good at it”.
In Florida, Ernie was employed with Publix Supermarket for 15 years. Ernie married Barbara Hawkins in 2013.
In 2017, Ernie moved to Springwood Court and met his dear friend, Mabel Galloway.
Ernie was a big sports fan and always cheered the Bruins, Patriots, Red Sox, and Celtics even when he lived in Florida.
Mr. Gilbert will be put to rest at a family cemetery plot in Piermont NH.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555. Online condolences may be offered at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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