THOMPSON, CT – Barbara C. (Kleindienst) Gilbert, 76, of 55 Sand Dam Road, died Tuesday, July 25, in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester.
She leaves her husband of 54 years, Sylvio A. “Chippy” Gilbert; 3 sons, Michael A. Gilbert and his wife Faye of Thompson, Ronald Gilbert of Florida and Jeremy H. Gilbert of Lowell, MA; a sister, Marjorie Creaturo of Stonington, MA; nieces and nephews.
She was born in Thompson and raised in Webster, a daughter of Alfred and Alice (Joslin) Kleindienst and lived in Thompson since her marriage. She graduated from Bartlett High School in 1948.
Mrs. Gilbert was skilled in art work and enjoyed creating oil paintings. She was once active in the Webster Historical Society and was a volunteer for the Samaritans.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 29, in Mount Zion Cemetery, Worcester Road, Webster. Calling hours will be from 8:30 to 10:30 AM Saturday, July 29, in Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main St., Webster.