He was born on December 16, 1946 in Jaffray Melick, Ontario.
Gilbert was predeceased by his father John and mother Flora, brothers Joe, Horace and Charlie, sisters Marjorie, Mary, Elsie and Betty Ann, nieces Catherine Bird, Rosemary Bombay, Emily Wagamese, nephew Richard Wagamese and Joe Land.
He will be cherished in memory by his son Jordon Fisher, daughter Flora, brothers Archie and David Wagamese and great nieces Hailee and Aubrey.
Gilbert liked fishing, hunting, picking blueberries and guiding, he also enjoyed playing hockey and had turned down an opportunity to play in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings.
Also left to mourn Gilbert’s passing are family members Charles Wagamese (Lori) and their son Nathan, Gina Peters, daughter Somyah, Rhonda (Gary), their children Elias, Jade, Barb (Rob), Lynn (Clay), Debbie (Donnie), Peter (Tracy), Joe Hill, Douglas Smith, Phyllis, Lisa Land and nieces Tula and Angie.
Wake Services to be held at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre Wednesday, May 27, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Burial will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Lake of the Woods Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Robert Wittmeier officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com
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