GILBERT, James M. Of Livingston, TX, formerly of Marshfield, MA, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his family, after a fierce battle with cancer, on Thursday, October 9th, age 69. Long-time resident of Marshfield, Jim & Jane sold their home in 2003 and spent the next four years getting to know this beautiful Country. In addition to his love of travel Jim was an amateur nature photographer and avid bird watcher. Receiving his ham radio license while in high school, Jim was a member of the Whitman Ham Radio Club (W51RW). Veteran U.S. Army, Vietnam Era.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jane (Royalty), daughters Laura Duhamel of Brockton, Lisa Gilbert of West Warwick, RI and grandson Michael Shea of Brockton, He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. James M. Gilbert Jr., and Edith Vandiver Gilbert, Jim was a long time member of North Community Church, Marshfield Hills,
Visitation will be at MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rte. 139, MARSHFIELD, on Monday, October 13th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.
Burial services will be held in Pineville, KY.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's name may be sent to: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Head and Neck Program, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115.