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John J. Gilbert

Birth
Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA
Death
24 Feb 2022 (aged 78)
Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA
Burial
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John J. Gilbert, 78, of Ogdensburg, NY, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center after a brief illness.

Mr. Gilbert was born on September 11, 1943 in Ogdensburg, the son of the late Capt. L. Anthony and Mildred M. Gilbert.

John attended school in Ogdensburg, and graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1962.

He enlisted in the Marines and completed his service with an honorable discharge on March 22, 1968.

John then spent many years as a deckhand on the Great Lakes ships, and continued his love of sailing as a tugboat captain before retiring to Ogdensburg in 1984.

Mr. Gilbert loved reading and spent a great deal of time at the library. He also enjoyed making his rounds to the local donut shop and visiting with friends, especially his neighbor, Joe Hance. John enjoyed spending time with Joe and his family, and was very grateful for his kindness and friendship.

John is survived by his sister, three nieces and two nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Capt. L. Anthony and Mildred M. Gilbert, and his sister, Katherine Ann Lynch.

Source: Fox & Murray Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ogdensburg, NY
John J. Gilbert, 78, of Ogdensburg, NY, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center after a brief illness.

Mr. Gilbert was born on September 11, 1943 in Ogdensburg, the son of the late Capt. L. Anthony and Mildred M. Gilbert.

John attended school in Ogdensburg, and graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1962.

He enlisted in the Marines and completed his service with an honorable discharge on March 22, 1968.

John then spent many years as a deckhand on the Great Lakes ships, and continued his love of sailing as a tugboat captain before retiring to Ogdensburg in 1984.

Mr. Gilbert loved reading and spent a great deal of time at the library. He also enjoyed making his rounds to the local donut shop and visiting with friends, especially his neighbor, Joe Hance. John enjoyed spending time with Joe and his family, and was very grateful for his kindness and friendship.

John is survived by his sister, three nieces and two nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Capt. L. Anthony and Mildred M. Gilbert, and his sister, Katherine Ann Lynch.

Source: Fox & Murray Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ogdensburg, NY


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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/237080788/john_j-gilbert: accessed ), memorial page for John J. Gilbert (11 Sep 1943–24 Feb 2022), Find a Grave Memorial ID 237080788, citing Foxwood Memorial Park, Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA; Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by Catlady (contributor 47226437).