Davis, Gilbert

Mr. Gilbert 'Gib' Ernest Davis age 87 years, a resident of Roseview Manor, formerly of Murillo, passed away in Port Arthur General Hospital on Monday, November 4, 2002. Gilbert was born on October 29, 1915 if Fort William and lived in Murillo all of his life. He worked in bush camps for many years as a construction carpenter and retired from the Lakehead Board of Education as school custodian at Crestview School, Murillo in 1980. His main interests were his family, home and garden. Gilbert is survived by his loving wife Sylvia (Maki), to whom he was married 64 years, daughter Betty Sheedy, Thunder Bay, son Vernon (Ilene), Murillo, daughter Valerie Morrow (Terry), Espanola, Ontario, son Clifford (Barbara), Murillo, daughter Gayle Ross (Scott), Oliver Road and daughter-in-law Evelyn, Rosslyn Road. Also surviving are brother William (Martha), sister-in-law Georgina Davis, 17 grandchildren, 23 greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son Ronald in 1997, parents John and Edith as well as five sisters and two brothers. Funeral services for the late Gilbert Davis will be held on Friday, November 8, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in the Blake Funeral Chapel officiated by Rev. Deborah Kraft. Services will be complete in the chapel with cremation to follow. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Blake Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. James Anglican Church, Murillo, Alzeimers Society or Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.