It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Brother Freeman Lewis Gilbert 82 years old of Little Harbour East P.Bay. He passed away at the HSC St. John’s NL, Friday April 24th, 2026 after a short battle with cancer.
Predeceased by his loving parents Uriah & Hilda (Upshall) Gilbert, Sister Rita Gilbert, Mother in-law Ethel Hann (Upshall) Father in-law Harry Hann & Brothers in-law Nelson & Eric Hann
Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are his devoted wife of 56 years, Florence (Hann) Gilbert, his sons Tony (Susanna) Gilbert, Trever (Alex) Gilbert, daughter Trudy Gilbert (Damian Bujold) Grandchildren John & Emma Gilbert, Sophia, Liam & Mateo Gilbert, Ella-Marie & Addison Beach. Sister Ada (David) Dicks, Brother in-law Lewis (Lorainne) Hann Sister in law Linda Lockyer (Hann) and a large circle of extended family and friends.
Visitation to take place at The Salvation Army Church in Chance Cove NL on Monday, April 27, 2026 from 2-5pm & 7-9pm. Funeral Tuesday April 28, 2024 2pm and will be Live Streamed from The Salvation Army Facebook page for anyone who is unable to attend. Interment to follow at St. Andrew’s Cemetery Little Harbour East. Reception to follow at The Salvation Army Church in Chance Cove.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Salvation Army Church in Chance Cove.
Freeman Gilbert
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Florance and all the family. So sad to hear of Freemans passing. My deepest condolences to you all. RIP FREEMAN play for the heavenly choir now.
To Florence & family
So sorry to hear of Freemans passing . Treasure your memories hold them close to your heart .Freeman will be missed especially his beautiful singing voice . He’s singing with the angels now,. Rest in peace my friend & Rise in Glory . Love & Prayers Shirley Kinden
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to Florence and all the family and friends of Freeman he will be truly and sadly missed by all .
Trudy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Sending condolences to you all🙏🙏. He will be missed by all and dad will definitely miss his friendship.
Florence and family, we are deeply saddened to hear of Freeman’s passing. He was a man of great faith and musical talents that he so generously shared in church. We have many memories of his humour and his kind disposition. May we send sincere sympathy in your grief
Sincerely Reverend Scott abd Judi
sending condolences to Florence and family thinking of you at this sad time RIP Freeman
TO FLORENCE AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR OF FREEMANS PASSING.
HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND BACK IN OUR YOUNGER DAYS. LOTS OF GOOD MEMORIES. REST IN PEACE MY GOOD FRIEND
Dear Florence Tony and Gilbert family, I am so sorry to hear Freeman has passed. Please accept our condolences and prayers.
In thanksgiving for the life, legacy and Christian witness of Freeman. He lived by and on the sea, and his life was shaped by water and woods. Freeman enjoyed music and song, playing at home or at worship. He was down to earth, genuine and a congenial companion., and there was always a warm welcome from him and Florence at their home. May Freeman rest in peace and rise in glory.
So sorry to hear of Freeman’s passing .Many a laugh we had hauling out the old Barge full of offal .Our Sincerest Condolences for Madonna and myself.A Good Man with a heart of gold .God is delighted to have him.Freeman always knew who was in control .Florence And Family God Bless you all at this most difficult time.You are in my Prayers
Sending my condolences to you, Florence and the rest of the family. It was a pleasure to know Freeman and to have him be a grandfather to my two daughters, Ella-Marie and Addison. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. he is in a good place now with the Lord.
As those of you who know Freeman and I always had a saying that we said to each other when we said goodbye(keep your stick on the ice and don’t cross any ponds)
Miss you dearly Always and forever
So sorry to hear of Mr. Gilbert’s passing. My sincere condolences to the family.
Condolences to Freeman’s family and friends
He will be missed by all who knew him
We remember his musical talent at our Mom’s funeral
Singing with the angels now
The Hann clan. Elaine, Terry, Karen and Tony