Samuel Gilbert

Samuel Maurice Gilbert

Born July 13th, 1926 – passed away peacefully in hospital January 21st, 2021 at age 94.

Samuel was a kind and loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather. Sam will always be remembered for his strength, wit, generosity of spirit, humour and dependability. He without fail always put family first. Sam was adored to no end by all that knew him and will be sorely missed by his family, remaining ever in their hearts, minds and fondest memories.

Sam is survived by his Wife of 72 years, the love of his life, Rachel & their 2 children, Son – Michael, Daughter – Brenda and Daughter in Law – Barbra as well as his 6 Grandchildren, their respective spouses & 7 Great Grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation 416-489-7111.

The funeral service will be live-streamed. Please go to https://smclive.ca/ on Sunday, January 24th, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

Date of Death: Thursday, January 21, 2021

Yahrzeit Day: 8 Shevat

Date of Funeral: Sunday, January 24, 2021

Memorial Service Location: Private Family Service

Burial Service Location: Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park, Topaz section

Shiva Details: Private Shiva

Message of Condolence

Posted on 21.01.2021 - 4:08 PM

Michael Schactman

Dear Gilbert Family, I was saddened to hear of Sam's passing and wanted to extend my condolences to all of you. May his memory be a blessing and may you be spared further sorrow. Michael Schactman

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Posted on 21.01.2021 - 5:17 PM

Trevor Kahn

I was sad to hear of Sam's passing. I will always remember our Family picnics and Sunday fishing. May his memory be a blessing Trevor

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Posted on 22.01.2021 - 12:37 PM

Elayne Bierbrier

Dear Michael and Family, Please know that even though the miles and years are long and far away, my thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. I know that your Dad will be missed by all who knew and loved him. May memories hold a brighter future for all.

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Posted on 22.01.2021 - 12:38 PM

Merle Shewchuk (Schain)

Rae, Michael and Brenda, I was very saddened to hear of Sam’s passing. I have very fond childhood memories of our times together. Sam was a very kind and gentle man and it was very obvious that his love and priorities were for his family. Sending my deep felt condolences and May you know no more sorrow. ברוך דיין האמת

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Posted on 22.01.2021 - 12:48 PM

Jan Zucker

Dear Ray, Michael, Brenda & Family, we are so saddened by Sam’s passing and are thinking of you all at this time. Our love and prayers are with you always ... Love Simon & Jan

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Posted on 22.01.2021 - 3:58 PM

Michael Dudley Gilbert

To Our Dear Uncle Sam, From Michael, Julie and Ashley, family in the UK. We will miss you always and you will always hold a special place in our hearts. To our Canadian Family, our thoughts, peaceful wishes & prayers go to Aunt Rae, Brenda, Michael, Mark, Jennifer, Ashley and Geoff and all the family. We are so sorry with the passing of our beloved Uncle Sam. With all our love & hugs, you will be missed so very much. Rest in Peace. Michael Dudley X

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Posted on 23.01.2021 - 8:23 PM

Deborah Turner

To my dearest friends Barb & Michael and the entire Gilbert family please accept deepest sympathies from myself and the Turner family. Our thoughts are with you.

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Posted on 24.01.2021 - 12:49 PM

Kimberly Connolly

I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure you all will morn your loss for many, many, months to come. But then the sad times will change to fond and happy memories. I can only hope that this happens sooner rather than later for you all. Sam will be sourly missed. With love, Kim

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Posted on 16.03.2021 - 6:17 PM

Michael Levstein

Sam, or Uncle Sam as I called him till my 30's, was my father's best friend. Our families used to go out together almost every Sunday - sometimes to picnic in a provincial park, sometimes to go fishing. At one point in the early 1960's, Sam and my dad decided to get some extra income by creating a de-fogging spray called I-C-Clear. They bought: bottles, glycerin, distilled water, liquid soap; tubes etc. I thunk that they actually sold the first batch to Canadian Tire but there were no repeat orders. Neither of them had to worry about foggy car windows for the next several years. As families, we lived in and out of each others lives for decades. Uncle Sam, you'll be missed.

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