Roger T. Gilbert

AUBURN- Roger "Pop" T. Gilbert, 73, of 43 Chadbourne Road Lewiston, died Monday August 18, 2008 at the Hospice House of Androscoggin following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Lewiston on April 25, 1935 the son of Francis and Eva (Nadeau) Gilbert and had been a resident of this community all of his life. He was employed as a spray painter for Bath Iron Works until his retirement. Roger was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #12652 of Holy Cross. He enjoyed bass fishing, playing cards, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren and family. He is survived by his wife the former Jeannette Joyce Bard whom he married on June 24, 1967 of Lewiston; three daughters Tina M. Saucier and her husband Brian of Auburn, Lisa M. Ridley and her husband Ronald Jr. of Litchfield and Michelle L. Gilbert of Lewiston; one brother Robert Gilbert and his wife Vernita of Nevada; two sisters Irene Pelletier of Lisbon and Jeannette Caron of Auburn; five grandchildren Marc Leclair, Matthew Saucier, Ridge Ridley and Kimberly and Savanna Williams; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Modarressi and his staff as well as the staff at Montello Manor and the Hospice House of Androscoggin for the tremendous care they have given to Roger throughout his illness. NOTICE Gilbert- Died in Auburn Monday August 18, 2008. Mr. Roger "Pop" T. age 73 a resident of Lewston. Committal services honoring Roger's life will be held on Thursday 1PM at St. Peter's Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations to the Hospice House of Androscoggin 236 Stetson Road Auburn, Maine 04210. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . Visitation will be held Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8PM at the family owned Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, 784-4023.