August 28, 1953- March 27, 2013
Gilbert passed away peacefully, in his sleep after a brief battle with cancer. He will be forever remembered in the heart of his long time partner and husband, Barrie Chamberlin. He is survived by his mother, Gilberte Chabot (Cote); his three younger brothers, Denis (Pauline), Louis-Philippe (Greg) and Francois (Joanne) and their children. Gilbert also leaves behind his step-children, Kelli Cassidy (Mark), Mark Chamberlin (Chantal) and his much loved grandchildren, Josh, Madison and Brighton.
Gilbert will also be remembered by his many friends. Gilbert was a humble and gentle man who filled everyone’s lives who knew him with laughter, beauty and humour. An avid gardener, no one who had the privilege of knowing him will now not be able to pass by a garden centre and not think of Gilbert, who was forever finding a ‘new plant’ for his garden. Filled with youthful energy and a joy for life Gilbert was a husband, son, brother, step-father, grandfather and friend who will always be remembered for his solid strength and love.
Gilbert’s life will be celebrated with laughter and great stories at a service on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 2:30 pm at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson and Vancouver Streets. Donations may be made in his name to the BC Cancer Society. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Jim Morrison, Ottawa
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Conrad Goulet I just want to offer to you Barrie and your family my sincere sympathy.
I was wondering why he didn’t answer my Christmas card this year and now I know.Don’t hesitate to let us know if you need any helpLouis & Conrad
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mark stiller Dear Barrie & family , My deepest condolences on the passing of Gilbert, I hope In the days and weeks that pass your reflections of the “good times” stay foremost and in front of your thoughts to help lighten your load, each day forward will help in your greiving process,and mine and Kelli’s thoughts are with you always, your friend Mark Stiller
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don ricart Dear Barrie, my deceased husband Albert Bousquet and I often enjoyed the hospitality of Gilbert and you when we visited Victoria from Palm Springs. I send heart-felt condolences on your loss.
don
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Micheline Larouche Chère marraine et tante Gilberte, chers cousins Louis-Philippe, Denis et François,
C’est avec beaucoup de tristesse que nous avons appris le décès de Gilbert.
Vous avez vécu avec Gilbert une foule de moments doux, et cocasses que vous ferez revivre dans vos pensées. Ces souvenirs vous feront rire et parfois pleurer, mais ils vous aideront à traverser cette épreuve.
Nous nous souviendrons de Gilbert comme étant une personne joviale, optimiste et croquant dans la vie à pleine dents.
Malgré l’éloignement, nos pensées vous accompagnent dans ces moments difficiles. Sincères condoléances.
Bon voyage Gilbert.
Mimi et la famille Larouche
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Micheline Larouche Dear Barry,
Your partner’s passing will open a memory box that will keep him forever present. We will remember Gilbert as a person who enjoyed life fully and appreciated every moment. Everything he was and did for you will be with you always.
The whole family is saddened by our cousin Gilbert’s all too hasty departure. Despite the miles that separate us, you will be in our thoughts during these difficult times.
Our sincere condolences to you Barrie and your family.
Mimi and the Larouche family
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Kelly Asuncion Among the many things I will miss about you, Gilbert, my dear friend, is your smile that greeted me warmly every time we said hello. You are an inspiration, showing courage and strength in these past days. You are loved and you will be missed. May you rest in peace.
Barrie – we love you and we will stand by you during these trying times. Our condolences to you and Gilbert’s loved ones.
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Norm Normandin & David Hansen Barrie, Our Sincerest Condolences to you and the Cote Family on the passing of Gilbert. Gilbert will be missed, in so many ways, his loving care of the garden, the Prime Timers & the Bridge group, his many trips with you, his love of his many friends & family, and especially you.
Hugs to you Barrie.
Gilbert, a la prochaine.Norm & David
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Anita Plunkett (Latimer) Barrie, Kelli, Mark and family:
Offering you all thoughts and prayers at this time of loss and sadness.
I will always remember how much Gilbert worked tirelessly around the grounds at O’Brien Lake and his love of all things that bloom and grow.
“God gives us those special in our lives so that we do not live the warmth of summer, the change of fall, the silence of winter and the hope of spring alone”Anita and Joe Plunkett and Family
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Ted Gilbert was an honor to know. I am grateful to both him and Barry for their wonderful friendship and hospitality offered year in and year out. I know that there is many others that feel the same.
To Barry:
I offer my most sincere condolences for such a terrible loss. Please rely on me, and all the wonderful friends that you have helped, for support both now and in the painful days ahead.” Memories of loved ones are like the light of faded stars whose influence lingers long after they are gone.” … David Horowitz
Hugs , Ted
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Wayne Hollingshead Such a loss of a wonderful and vibrant man, full of compassion and caring . My hugs to you Barry and to Gilbert’s family. Gilbert’s strength and positive attitude will surely help many of us who are not always able to see the positive in life. You both cared and shared with so many people over the years.
Life is a journey and we need to do our best to enjoy it along the way – you both certainly demonstrated that so wonderfully.
Au revoir mon ami Gilbert à la prochaineHugs
Wayne Hollingshead
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TJ & Craig Sweet Gilbert – you’ll be sprucing up heaven’s gardens in no time! Barrie – our thoughts are with you. TJ & Craig
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Andrew Cotton & Gerry Ferron Sincere condolences to you Barry and family, our prayers and
deepest regrets for the very painful loss.
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Francine Côté Barrie, my thoughts are with you in this painful moment. Please accept my sympathy and also the condolences from my family (Gilles Côté).
Tante Gilberte et chers cousins, veuillez accepter ces sincères condoléances, au nom de ma famille (feu Gilles Côté) et de moi-même.
Francine Côté
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Reno Fiorante Barry and family. I was very sad to hear of Gilbert’s passing. We will miss Gilbert at Stantec. I had the pleasure of working with Gilbert for many years and I can tell you that he was one of the best engineers I have worked with and he was an all around great person who contributed immensely to our business in British Columbia.
May God be with you and your family in this difficult time.
Reno Fiorante
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Frank Young To Barry and family, may I offer my sincere condolences and pray Gilbertis now safe in the arms of Jesus.
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Tom Caley & Dann Casey Barrie and Gilbert (we can’t think of one without the other) quietly demonstrated equality and respect within Prime Timers and grew a community with caring and generosity. We can’t forget Gilbert’s smile.
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Diane Chabot Pard On behalf of the Chabot’s Association, please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, relatives and friends. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this moment of painful loss …
Au nom de l’Association des Chabot, nous tenons à vous témoigner de notre grande tristesse suite au décès de Monsieur Gilbert Cote. Nos pensées et nos prières sont avec vous en ces jours difficiles …Nos plus sincères sympathies
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Bill Sutherland/Rob Wylie We are most saddened to hear of the death of our friend Gilbert. We know he was fighting an up-hill battle with cancer, but expected him to have more time with us. Our deepest sympathies go out to Gilbert’s partner (Barrie) and family. Gilbert was a remarkable human being and we are privileged to be able to call him our friend.
Sincerely,
Bill Sutherland & Rob Wylie
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charles “Death is only a horizon and a horizon is only the limit of our own sight”. Gilbert was Mr. Positive. His attitude to living so fully each day is an inspiring example to me of how to live well. Thank you Gilbert and thank you Barrie for sharing him with Prime Time, most recently experienced by myself at our weekly bridge gatherings. I also want to thank the Cote family, about whom I know nothing, except they blessed this world with their son.
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Mac Elrod The delightful Gilbert will continue t be with us in the effects of his caring actions, in the warm memories so many of us have of him, and in his family. Those who kndw and loved Gilbert may see something of him, perhaps in a relative not yet born. Those whom we have loved and lost often come back to greet us acroos the generations.
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Andy and Graham Gilbert, we will miss you dearly, you had the joie de vivre like not one else, you were always up beat, you had a positive outlook on everything. You have been taken away much too young, but you were the best, and best always get picked first, was are sorry to acknowledge. Our sincere Condolences, Barrie and your extended families.
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Jim Helps My thoughts are with you Barrie and with the rest of Gilbert’s family….a truly sad time for the moment but he will be remembered as a wonderful loving man.
Jim Helps
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Daniel Cogné Sincere condolences to Barrie.
From a friend.
Daniel Cogné, Gatineau
This message is sent to Barrie and to every member of Gilbert’s family. I have known Gilbert well and I therefore wish to send my condolences to all those who knew him well and who shared his life more than I had the chance to.
My warmest thoughts to you all.
Jim