William "Bill" Gerard Gilbert

William “Bill” Gilbert passed away September 26, 2011 in Orange Park, FL at the age of 75. He was born to William and Agnes Gilbert on December 31, 1935 in New York. He served in the US Navy as Petty Officer Second Class and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. After his discharge, he worked at Homestead Air Force Base and retired in 1987. Bill became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose in June 1, 1984 when he joined the Homestead, FL Lodge and then transferred to Lake Placid, Fl Lodge #2374. He received his Fellowship degree on October 28, 1990. Bill and Carol came to Moosehaven on May 8, 2001 where they resided for 10 years. He is survived by his wife Carol Gilbert, a Moosehaven resident, Orange Park, Florida. Step daughters; Dawn Thomas and Debbie (Steve) Bywater; stepsons, Daren, Denny, Dean and Daniel Thomas. Funeral Service was held on September 30, 2011 in the Moosehaven Chapel followed by Entombment in the Moosehaven Mausoleum with military honors. Services conducted by Rev. Helen Taylor and Officers of Opportunity Lodge. Please sign the family’s online register book at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.