Joshua J. Gilbert

Joshua James Gilbert – Of Andover, unexpectedly, March 2^nd. Beloved husband of Jill M. (Bryan) Gilbert. Devoted father of Alycia M. Vasquez of Maine, Megan E. Gilbert and Jacob D. Gilbert both of Andover. Loving grandfather of Violet T. DuPont. Dear brother of Deb Fiore, her wife Joanne of N.C, Julie Santosus, her husband Anthony of Marblehead, Paul Gilbert, his wife Paula of Woburn, Denise Tartarini, her husband Michael of Reading, Michael Gilbert, his wife Diana of Dracut, Donna Ballou, her husband Chris of Andover and Frank Gilbert.  Also lovingly survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Funeral Service will be held in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn on Friday, March 11th at 10 a.m.  Burial is private. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours PRIOR to the Funeral Service from 8:30-10 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801. 

Joshua Gilbert passed away unexpectedly at his home, March 2^nd, 2022 at the age of forty nine.  The beloved husband of Jill M. (Bryan) B, Gilbert, with whom he would have celebrated his twenty fifth wedding anniversary in June.

Born in Medford, Joshua was one of eight children of Dorothy M. (Chute) and the late Paul V. Gilbert Sr.

Following high school, he met his soulmate in passing at his place of employment.  They met up again, had a longer conversation, a date and the rest is history!  They married a short time later and have been together since.  

Having three children fill his life, he and Jill were always on the go !  They moved to Florida where they had made their home for over a dozen years and they were dedicated to raising their children.

Joshua was a good and honest man.  He mentored many folks along his journey through this this world, taking all the time needed to be that  very patient teacher, in all that he taught.

He and Jill, loved life and loved being together.  They had moved back from Florida a number of years and have enjoyed the “simple” life; being together, being with family, enjoying breakfast together and enjoying the pleasures of their surroundings.

Joshua was predeceased by his Dad and is lovingly survived by his dear wife Jill, of Andover, loving children, Alycia M. Vasquez of Maine, Megan E. Gilbert and Jacob D. Gilbert both of Andover. Cherished son of Dorothy M. (Chute). Loving grandfather of Violet T. Dupont. Dear brother of Deb Fiore, her wife Joanne of N.C, Julie Santosus, her husband Anthony of Marblehead, Paul Gilbert, his wife Paula of Woburn, Denise Tartarini, her husband Michael of Reading, Michael Gilbert, his wife Diana of Dracut, Donna Ballou, her husband Chris of Andover and Frank Gilbert.  Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Funeral Service will be held in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn on Friday, March 11th at 10 a.m.  Burial is private. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours PRIOR to the Funeral Service from 8:30-10 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801. 

A Funeral Service will be held in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn on Friday, March 11th at 10 a.m.  Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours PRIOR to the Funeral Service from 8:30-10 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801.