Harold Miles Gilbert

Male 1921 - 2016  (94 years)


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  • Name Harold Miles Gilbert 
    Nickname Slim 
    Birth 11 Dec 1921  Dansville, North Dansville, Livingston Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 20 Jan 2016  Dansville, North Dansville, Livingston Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • Obituary of Harold Gilbert
      Dansville- Harold M. Gilbert age 94, passed away at home Wednesday morning January 20, 2016 following an extended illness. He was born in Dansville on December 11, 1921, a son of the late Miles and Alma Knights Gilbert. He was also predeceased by his brother Earl Gilbert. On September 4, 1948, he was married to Marilyn Ellis Gilbert, who survives.
      Harold was a bookbinder at the former FA Owen Publishing Company and later Dansville Press, retiring in 1987. After retirement Harold operated a book binding repair service from his home for many years.
      He was a member of the South Dansville United Methodist Church. Harold was a member of the Lake Erie Region Car Club, the Veterans Motor Car Club, Livingston and Wyoming Car Clubs the last charter member of the Genesee Valley Car Club and the last founding member of the Chemung Valley Antique Car Club. He was a life member of the Antique Car Club of America and member of the Horseless Carriage Gazette the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America. Harold and his best friend Walter Benedict of Canisteo were instrumental in the development and organization of the Annual A.A.C.A Flea Market held at Hershey PA every year from 1953. Walter retired from selling in 1989, my wife Marilyn took his place at that time until 2007 when I retired due to health reasons. Harold was also the author of two published books, "Looking Back" and "A Book of Humorous Short Stories". He also enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills play football.
      Surviving in addition to his wife Marilyn, are a daughter Gloria (Randy) Pike of West Sparta, two granddaughters, Jennifer Pike of GA and Barbara Pike of Dansville, a special grandson SSGT Gregory La Faye of Dansville.
      A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 2:00pm in the South Dansville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Gregory White officiating. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery, Dansville, Arrangements are by the Hindle Funeral Home, 271 Main St., Dansville.
      In lieu of flowers please make memorials to the South Dansville United method=ist Church, County Route 46, Arkport, NY 14807.
    Person ID I4981  OurNorthernRoots
    Last Modified 1 Dec 2018 

    Father Miles Gilbert,   b. 16 Oct 1896   d. 16 Jan 1972 (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Alma Knights,   b. 29 Jun 1899   d. 2 Jul 1991 (Age 92 years) 
    Marriage 28 Dec 1916 
    Family ID F751  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Beverly Sills 
    Marriage 23 Dec 1944  Canisteo, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1657  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Marilyn Ellis,   b. 9 Oct 1927 
    Children 
    +1. Living
    +2. Living
     3. Living
    Family ID F1556  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 11 Dec 1921 - Dansville, North Dansville, Livingston Co., New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 23 Dec 1944 - Canisteo, Steuben Co., New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 20 Jan 2016 - Dansville, North Dansville, Livingston Co., New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston Co., New York, USA Link to Google Earth
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