Maxine Emma Gilbert

Rumford- Maxine E. Gilbert, age 84, of Front St. passed away on Saturday August 15, 2015 at Rumford Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Rumford, Maine on July 6, 1931, a daughter of Oral and Myrna (Rand) Brown. Maxine was educated in Dixfield and Mexico schools and was a graduate of Mexico High School, class of 1949. She married Wilbur Gilbert on July 25, 1953. Together they celebrated 49 years of marriage. He passed away in 2002.

Maxine was employed at Diamond Match Co. for several years. After her children were grown, she was employed at Zayres and Ames in the fabric department. Maxine loved sewing, knitting, cooking, and bowling with the Bomberettes Tuesday morning league for many years. She also loved spending time at her camp on Garland Pond. Surviving are her children; Douglas L. Gilbert and wife Donna of Dixfield, William F. Gilbert and wife Margaret of Rumford, James B. Gilbert and wife Danita of Wilton, Jeffrey S. Gilbert and wife Stacey of Rumford, sisters; Phyllis Chaisson of Mexico, Betty Salatino of Rumford, twelve grandchildren; Peter, Derrick, Deidre, David, Amy, Sara, Abbey, Alex, Lauren, Michael, Alexis, Trent, and four great grandchildren; Ethan, Emily, Madeline, and Donovan. She was predeceased by her husband Wilbur, daughter Deborah and brother Malcolm Rand. The family would like to offer a special thanks to Dr. Deluca, to the staff at Victoria Villa and Rumford Hospital. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences, and fond memories with the family by visiting their guestbook at www.SGThibaultFuneralHome.com If so desired, donations in Maxine’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 1 Bowdoin Mill Island Suite 300 Topsham, Maine 04086-1240.