Mark L. Gilbert

BURNHAM – Mark L. Gilbert, 56, died on July 14, 2023, in Wisconsin.

Mark was born on March 17, 1967, in Leominster, Massachusetts, a son of the late Walter Gilbert and Ann and Erwin Chartrand. He graduated from MCI with the class of 1985 and proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps.

Mark was a very hard-working, dedicated man. He absolutely loved being a papa to his grandkids. He was a terrific athlete, enjoyed all sports, and loved to coach. He enjoyed eating good food, playing cards with the family and treasured his dogs. So much that of the nine days a month that he was home, he would take his three dogs daily to Richie’s so they could enjoy their morning donuts. His absolute pride and joy was his land on Route 100 that he had spent many hours and finances on making a food plot and a hunting camp.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Valerie Gilbert; children: Heidi Huff and companion Zach and Nicholas Gilbert and companion Julia; grandchildren: Jadyn, Aleah, and Hudson; siblings: Gary Gilbert, Donna Wood and husband David, David Mauro and wife Sonja, Lynn Alix and husband Marcel, Vicky King and husband Michael, and Maryann Neal; step-brother, Jimmy Chartrand and wife Denise; stepsister, Sue Dynan and husband Dennis; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

He was predeceased by his father, Walter; his mother, Ann Chartrand and her husband, Erwin; his in-laws, Harry and Frances Huff; and his brother-in-law, Doug Nyman.

A time of visiting will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, July 21, 2023, at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 22, at the funeral home. A committal will immediately follow at the Huff Cemetery on the Mount Road in Burnham. All are invited to the gathering to follow at Mark and Val’s home.

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