GILBERT, Donald Gordon ‘Don’

Born on December 28, 1941. Passed away March 20, 2024.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday 20 March 2024. Aged 82 years.

Loved son of Allan & Ada (both dec.)

Brother of Dorothy (dec.), Roy (dec.), Helen and Rosemary.

Loved friend and mate of Craig (dec.), Cathy-Anne & Danny.

Much loved Grandad to Darion, Elysia, Bianca, Sophie and Charlotte.

Friend to Mady.

Loved brother of Helen, Ken (dec), Jason, Kellie and family.

Always in our hearts.

Funeral Notice
Rose Chapel, Gippsland Memorial Park Cemetery Road, TraralgonView Map
The Funeral Service and committal for cremation for Mr Donald Gordon "Don" Gilbert will be held at the Rose Chapel, Gippsland Memorial Park, Traralgon on Wednesday (27 March 2024), commencing at 2.00 pm.

 
Tributes
  1. Many fond memories of Don over 53 years,he never changed always a smile and hello. Rest easy Don

    Jenny March 20, 2024
  2. Uncle Don it brakes our heart to lose you you always had that cheeky big grin on your face it’s a pity we never knew sooner you where there every day day when your brother Roy was passing away we will miss you uncle Don your sister in law Betty and Neices Debbie & Vikki never forget you will Love and miss you forever 💙 R.I. p XOXO

    Don Gilbert March 20, 2024
  3. Don , a respected friend. Team mate , Glengarry Football Club 1971 Premiership .
    Will miss Don’s cheerful manner at the gate on home games .
    Sincere condolences to Don’s family .
    Rest in peace old mate .
    John Brady

    John Brady March 21, 2024
  4. Don, I will always have the memories of you coming away with mum and dad up to Eucumbene and the games of golf we had together, you spent alot of time out at our place when I was younger and I’m grateful for the time we spent together, rest in peace mate

    Rick Siddle March 21, 2024
  5. Valued team mate and respected full back in our 1971 premiership at the Glengarry FC. Good bloke too. Well played Don, rest easy now.

    Tag Gordon March 22, 2024
  6. Don a much respected friend for over 50 years, a true gentleman in every way, going to miss seeing his cheery face.
    Sincere condolences to Don’s family.
    Rest in peace mate.
    Arkie Bland

    Arkie Bland March 22, 2024
  7. Don you where a very caring person always there to give a helping hand l could not of hoped for a better brother in law l could not believe you had passed you always seemed so healthy and that cheeky smile that your nephew Mark got of you rest peacefully Don your sister in Law Betty Gilbert R.I.P D0n

    Don Gilbert March 23, 2024
  8. Donnie,
    All my memories of our family holidays growing up as a kid fishing at lake Eucumbene has you in them. Fishing at “Gilberts gulch” as you called it. A big part of our family for a very long time. You will be sadly missed by us all.
    Merryn , Jason, Mitchell &Lilly xxx

    Merryn Backman March 24, 2024
  9. Plenty of good memories of playing backyard cricket in Newman Crescent with Terry and Craig and then years later working with Donny in the Woodward out at the Mill. Always good fior a laugh and friendly shit stirring. RIP Donny.

    Stewart Henley March 25, 2024
  10. Farewell don . From everyone at mcnairn road take away. Will be missed

    Mcnairn rd shop March 27, 2024
  11. Plenty of good memories from our connection through Glengarry Football Club and being workmates at the Mill. May you rest in peace

    Bill Sands March 27, 2024
  12. Farwell Don you were a great person who treated people with respect always a friendly hello when saw you
    You will be missed
    Joanne Heard xx

    Joanne Heard March 27, 2024
  13. Rest in peace Don. A lovely caring man. You were the best neighbour anyone could have. The memories built over this time will stay with me. You may be gone but won’t be forgotten.

    Annemaree (Annie) Smith March 27, 2024