Thursday, 07 July 2022 15:13

Donald P. Gilbert, Sr.

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BALLSTON SPA — Donald P. Gilbert, Sr., 75, of Ballston Spa passed away at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, July 3, 2022, after a long battle with lung disease. Donald was born on January 4, 1947, to William and Mary Gilbert (Clancy) in Troy, NY. 

Donald was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the Marine Corps. He made a career as a welder at Chatham Installations and Welding, Co. Previously, he was a member of the American Legion Post 42. He enjoyed westerns, reading, fishing, eating out, lotto, watching sports, and spending time with family. Coin collecting was a passion for him. 

Donald is survived by his children Brenda Gilbert, Heidi Nark, Donald P. Gilbert, Jr. and Timothy Gilbert (Heather Powers), along with siblings Tom Gilbert and Billy Gilbert and five grandchildren (Logan Gilbert and Alivia Gilbert, McKaylah and Ryan Nark, and Ally Gilbert).

Friends and family gathered at the French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home, Chatham, N.Y. on Thursday, July 7. Interment will be Friday, July 8 at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National cemetery. The family will gather there at 9:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Donald’s name may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Condolences may be conveyed at www.frenchblasl.com

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