Mary D. Gilbert

Mary D. Gilbert, 60, Mooresville, died March 27, 2012, after a lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Mrs. Gilbert was born December 24, 1951, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, to the late Felix and Kathleen (McCabe) Devenny.

Mary earned a BSN degree from the Medical College of Virginia and enjoyed an accomplished career in nursing. She worked for the Medical College of Viginia, the VA Hospitals in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Manchester, New Hampshire. Mary ultimately retired from Electronic Data Systems, where she worked as a fraud investigator.

She was a faithful member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, the Red Hat Society, and Tri Kappa Sorority. She also enjoyed working with the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Mary loved to garden, cross country skiing, and swimming. Above all, she was a loving wife, proud mother, and friend to many.

Survivors include her husband, Dr. Sidney Gilbert, Sr., to whom she was united in marriage April 10, 1976; sons, Roy Francis Gilbert, Esq. of Green Bay, Wisconsin and Dr. Sidney L. Gilbert, Jr. of Kalamazoo, Michigan; sister, Donna (Charles) Doherty of Quincy, Massachusetts; nephews, Christopher and Charles Doherty; niece, Casey Doherty.

Friends and family will gather on Thursday, March 29, 2012, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m., Friday, March 30, 2012, in St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville, Indiana. Burial will be in Pennington Gap, Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

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  1. Sorry to hear about Mary’s passing. She is feeling much better now. Any time I spoke with her she wanted to tell me what Sid and her sons were doing from work education and their hunting trips. She was very proud of all of you. Dawn Tucker MS group friend

  2. Sid and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mary had been a good friend of mine when I lived in Indiana. We liked to go to lunch together but only at restaurants that she didn’t have to BACK OUT of a parking space. She was funny that way… My prayers will be for you Sid and your boys as you go through your journey of Grief. Sincerely, Stacy (formerly Oberly) Winckles, An MS Support Group Friend

  3. Mary was in Bible Study Fellowship with me then we were in Red Hats together. She was a dear friend and had a sweet caring spirit. I will miss her. Her family is in my heart and prayers.

  4. My Thoughts and Prayers will be with you all.I always enjoyed our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners together.

  5. Dear Dr. Gilbert, I was sorry to have gotten your message earlier this week with the news about Mary. Even though we never met, I always felt a since of comfort whenever we spoke. It was my pleasure to serve you both through your retiree insurance benefits. I will miss Mary calling to make sure everything was okay. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers. Kristie Pruzin


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