G. Gilbert’s Obituary
DEVEAU, G. Gilbert – Age 85 of Salmon River, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 8, 2022. Born in Salmon River, he was a son of the late Joe à Mandé and Léonie (Deveau) Deveau.
Gilbert started a career as boat builder at the young age of 15 when he started working with his father. He was a very hard worker all his life. He forever changed the way boats were built by designing the forward leaning glasshouse in the early 70’s which is now an industry standard. In his later years, he semi-retired and did boat repair work.
Gilbert loved, and was intrigued with history and genealogy and was a good story teller. Lastly, but of utmost importance, he loved his family, his cats and of course, Christmas.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley Deveau, Salmon River; children, Darlene (Duane) Cottreau, Melbourne; Darren (Donna), Yarmouth; Steven (Nancy), Salmon River; grandchildren, Marissa (Billy), Christian (Cam Rose), Damien and Alyssa; great-grandchildren, Zayne and Zach.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Adolphe, Daniel, Laurent, Norman, Clarence and Gerard; sisters, Antoinette, Jane, Stella Marie, and Cecilia in infancy; grandchildren, Colton and Josée.
The family would like to thank VON as well as Dr. Heisler and his staff for the help and compassion given to Gilbert during the last four years.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date with burial to follow in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery, Salmon River.
Donations in memory of Gilbert may be made to Tri-County VON or Fidelis House, Kentville.
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Décès pour la Ville: Meteghan, Province: Nova Scotia