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Suzanne Gilbert Obituary

GILBERT, SUZANNE C. (GOYETTE), 58, of Sabin Street, died Sunday at the Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. She was the devoted wife of Lee R. Gilbert. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert celebrated their 38th Wedding Anniversary this past year.

Born in Pawtucket and a lifelong resident of the city, she was the daughter of Constance (Fournier) Goyette of Pawtucket and the late Russell Goyette. Suzanne was a Merchandise co-ordinator for the A.J. Wright Stores.

Surviving besides her husband and mother are one daughter, Erika Gilbert and son-in-law, Nathaniel Dale, both of Pawtucket; three grandchildren, Daniel Lee, Jah Neatha Marie and Danzzel; two sisters, Patricia Morin and Denise Alexander, both of Pawtucket; and several nieces and nephews.

The Funeral will be held Friday at 9:00 a.m. from the CHEETHAM MORTUARY, 1012 Newport Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Consolation Church, Sabin Street. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to St. Jude Children's Fund, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, in memory of Suzanne. www.cheethammortuary.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 18, 2007.

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January 16, 2009

Hi My Love,
Well 13 months now and there is always the 16th of a month that will remind me but there are other great things of 16 that have come about as well. This has been an incredible journey thus far and I know it's not over until it's over. In the interim the memory of your beautiful smile is etched on my very soul.
Love Lee

January 1, 2009

Happy New Year My Love
It has been difficult being happy without you here physicall, but I'm getting the hang of it especially when I think about the tremendous life we were blessed to have together. 2008, 2009 and to my end will never be the same without you, but I celebrate what we did have and what will come. I Love You Dearly.
Lee

erika

December 27, 2008

Dearest mom,
I missed you even more on Christmas, but I have millions of great Christmas memories to remind me of happier times. It was so nice to be together with the family, comforting to me. Even your grandson was emotional on Christmas Eve...in a good way. These kids keep me going on, they are my blessings. And as much as I hurt without you here, I now realize I must heal and finish out this precious life the Lord has given to me. This Christmas I felt Hope in my heart, not the usual pain Ive been feeling for two yrs now....I know you had something to do with that.....thank you, Mom. :) For you and my children, maybe me too, I will be ok just like i promised you.

Love You so much, Erika Marie

December 25, 2008

My Love,
Merry Christmas. Mass was wonderful today everything in the church looked beautiful and the choir sounded really good. I took the kids to visit your grave and then back to the house so I could give them their presents. My heart aches without you, but I know that it must be a beautiful time in Heaven. I will talk with you soon.
Love Lee

December 24, 2008

Merry Christmas Eve Sue
It used to be the night when we all gathered at your sisters house and the last Christmas Eve that we did do that, I saw how happy you were. For me you were my reason for celebrating there and now it's all changed, but don't despair because I have all the wonderful memories of our Christmas celebrations together (they were something). Well Merry Christmas Eve with all my Love. It must be quite a celebration where you are?
Love Lee

December 21, 2008

My Love it's me again! I could not let the one year anniversary of your burial go by without talking with you. I had a mass said for you today and it was also the last week of advent. Uncle Lenny and I brought the gifts to Father Norman. I'm certain the angels informed you that the mass was going on? I Love You and I Miss You.
Lee

December 20, 2008

Hi Sue,
Today makes one year since you were shown at Cheetham's with your wonderful punky hair-do. Betsy did a fantastic job with your hair didn't she? You looked beautiful in the outfit and casket that you chose to be part of your send-off. The beautiful scarf (that you did not want to spend $45 on) was perfect. My heart broke when you cried about it in the store.Without question you were in life as you are now a beautiful creation of God.
Love Lee

December 16, 2008

Sue,
Today I find myself with a heavy heart and joy at the same time. My heart is heavy with pain because I miss you so and I feel joy becasue I know you are in paradise with The Lord. Two extreme conflicting feelings at the same time and yet the joyous side is the dominant of the two. I can only give thanks for the wonderful life we shared together and pray for the time when we will be together again (I do that everyday). With All My Love.
Lee

erika

December 16, 2008

mom,
this has been the hardest year of my life...not having you here. words cant express how heavy my heart is...or the sadness i feel, but you understand because now you know what is in my heart...

i love & miss you SO much....i cant wait for the day i can hug you again...

November 27, 2008

Suzanne,
Today is Thanksgiving Day a holiday you loved. Your wonderful cooking is etched in my mind forever along with the beautiful table you always set. Looking back on how perfect you always made the day is amazing. I give Our Father thanks on this day for the wonderful life I had with you (truly something to be thankful for). On this our first Thanksgiving apart physically, I assure you we are not apart spiritually or emotionally.
Happy Thanksgiving With All My Love
Lee

November 16, 2008

My Love
Well you know today is 11 months to the day and the first reading at mass today was one from Proverbs 31:10 which I thought was perfect for my feelings about you today.
When one finds a worthy wife,
her value is far beyond pearls.
Her husband entrusting his heart to her, has an unfailing prize. I now realize the Love we entrusted to each other with our hearts is the reason for our endurance. Knowing you, I'd say this realization came to you a long time ago.
Love Lee

October 16, 2008

My Dearest Sue,
10 months to the day and more difficult at this marker than at any time yet. There are so many issues I need your help with but I know you are not coming back. We always faced everything together and managed to work through our problems until we found a solution, but I do not seem to be able to do that without you. I feel unable to resolve much of anything these days becasue I need you to help me. The pains I feel from missing you are unlike any I have ever experienced, but know that on this 10th month you are missed and Loved with all my heart.
Love Lee

erika

September 24, 2008

your my first thought when i wake up in the morning and my last thought before i close my eyes at night....i miss you more today than yesterday...

September 16, 2008

My Love,
It has been 9 months today since we parted. Without question it has not gotten easier. I miss you so much and there are days when I look at your pictures and think just to be able to touch you again would feel so wonderful. You are on my mind constantly and know that you are always Loved.
Lovingly,
lee

Lee

August 16, 2008

My Dearest Love,
Today makes 8 months (sometimes it seems like I'm in a time warp). They say time makes it easier but not for me. I appreciate life differently now in thanks to The Lord for that special gift, but I also look forward to being with you another gift. I Love you with all my heart.

Lee

July 19, 2008

My Love,
Today is our 39th wedding anniversary and I had some flash backs the other day when I took the kids out for dinner we went by the West Wind Restaurant or what used to be the West Wind and I remembered my proposal to you there in front of the fireplace with candles on the table and your diamond in the box on the table near the candle. That was a big deal for us to be having dinner in that restaurant (it was expensive by anyones standards). It was the start of a wonderful life with my soul mate and without a doubt my better half. Happy Anniversary with all my Love.
Hugs and Kisses

Lee

July 16, 2008

My Love

Today makes 7 months since we parted. It does not seem possible but I know that it is. I pray for our souls to be together and I'm sure that was God's plan for us all along. Never a day passes without reflection back on our wonderful life together. I Love and miss you with every breath I take.
Love Always

erika

July 7, 2008

hello mom,
you already know how much i miss you.......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it seems to grow more everyday....instead of getting easier. you were such a bright light in my life! now, i can only keep you in my heart

Lee

July 4, 2008

Hi My Love,
Today (well officially last night) in 1966 makes 42 years since I asked you to be my girlfriend. We always thought of it as the 4th unofficially. I wanted you to know it is not forgotten and never will be. Happy 42 years. With all my Love

lee

June 16, 2008

My Love,
Today makes 6 months since you returned to the Father. We had your 6 month mass last week. Many moments in my life seem blank without your company. I Love you dearly and you are missed completely. All my Love Forever.

lee

May 16, 2008

Dear Sue,
Today is five months since you passed but you are ever present in my daily life and always will be no matter how much time passes. I have mentioned to you from time-to-time how your pull from above could help me find a job and guess what? On this very day of your five month passing I had an interview and got the job. Thanks to The Lord and knowing you He must have been tired of you bugging him. I Love You and Miss You.

JahNeatha

May 11, 2008

happy mothers day to my beloved
grandmother and hoping that you had a wonderful mothers day:]

e

May 11, 2008

mom,
happy mothers day!!!!

Lee

May 11, 2008

My Love,
Today is another first time celebration without you (Mother's Day). I feel the same this Mom's Day as in the past on every Mother's Day since Erika was born that we were blessed to have you as her Mom. The Love you brought into her life was amazing to me and I know it will be with her forever. Thank you for being such a wonderful Mom and friend to our daughter and Happy Mother's Day.
With All My Love

Lee

April 16, 2008

Dear Sue,
Today makes 4 months since you've gone and it seems like a lot has happened since that day. I'm sure you have a hand in most of it. The amount of time that goes by does not make it easier as they say. Rather, it helps the bigger picture become more clear. The pain of not having you here will never go away.
Love Lee

erika

April 14, 2008

happy bday to you mom!

Lee

April 13, 2008

My Dearest Love,
Happy 59th birthday. Although you are not here physically your spirit is. Today the family celebrated mass for you and then we shared a meal together in honor of your birthday. I remember your birthday last year spent in the hospital after having surgery the day before, but I know this year it is a glorious event in Heaven. I am thankful to God that you are at peace, not suffering and not of the troubles of this world any longer. Our life together was such a beautiful gift that started with your birth and it will be a celebration as long as the Good Lord keeps me here. All my Love and Happy Birthday

March 19, 2008

dear mom,
seems like everyday that passes i miss you more! i really wish you were here still with us.....there have been so many days i've wanted to talk to you...to hear your voice say something back, but i guess i'll have to wait until we're together again. i love you so much mom.....xoxo me

Lee Gilbert

March 16, 2008

My Dearest Love,
Today is one of your favorite days of the year (Palm Sunday). It is also exactly three months since you departed for the arms of Our Lord. The granite company delivered your new head stone this week and hopefully it meets with your approval? Happy Holy Week and Easter coming up I know this week is one of your favorite times of the year especially Easter Dinner (ham) and I also know you are at peace in the arms of The Lord during this Holy Week but you are still missed and Loved beyond words.
With All My Love

Erika

February 14, 2008

Happy Valentines Day, Mom

Lee

February 14, 2008

My Dearest Love,
It is Valentine's Day and another milestone without you. So many important days have come and gone in such a short period of time since you've been gone. It was strange not buying a card, roses and chocolates for you today but my memory of you brought you through this day with me just as if you were here. In two days it will be 2 months and that's another milestone. I wanted you to know how much I Love You and say to you Happy Valentine's Day.

erika marie

February 1, 2008

She was a beautiful example of unconditional love...her love for her family grew no matter what.
She was so patient and understanding, so forgiving and kind..she loved to learn so she could have an intellegent mind.
Her warmth could be felt, she was enlightened so she shined..and held a truly positive attitude throughout her life.
She left a legacy to be carried on by her loving family, along with the many memories to remember from her journey.
A remarkable human being! A good woman! Now she's an ANGEL up above. She was my MOTHER and even though she's gone, i can still feel her love!

Lee

January 29, 2008

Hi Beautiful,
It was Daniel's birthday yesterday 14 years old can you believe it. I celebrated it with Nate, Erika and the kids it was fun. We all felt you there with us as we silently heard your laughter. You are Loved so Much!

Erika Gilbert

January 20, 2008

Mom,
Its been 35 days since we had to say goodbye (for now)....35 strange days for me. I miss you so much! But my memories of us do bring me comfort, and when I think of you..I smile. I sometimes look for you in the sky then I remember all I have to do is look in my heart..you'll always be right there.

Lee Gilbert

January 17, 2008

Hi My Girl,
Yesterday was one month since you've left us and it hurts like the day you left or if it has been a 1,000 years. You will always be missed the same no matter how much time passes.
With Love Lee

JahNeatha

January 9, 2008

To my grandmother...
Mema you are my star of my passion the star of me and the star of my actions...
I will always love you no matter what....
you are my guardian angel...

Your Loving Husband Lee

January 9, 2008

My Darling Sue,
The lonelieness I feel without you could never have been described to me in words nor can human understanding comprehend it. I Love you more as each day passes and some day we will fly together.

Erika Gilbert

January 9, 2008

The expirience of grief is a great gift, for the heart that breaks is just opening again.

ERIKA GILBERT

January 9, 2008

R.I.P....MY BEAUTIFUL MOTHER....ALTHOUGH I MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN EXPRESS, I KNOW YOUR IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE...WITH NO MORE CANCER....I LOVE YOU SO MUCH XOXO

Rose&George Parker

December 20, 2007

To the Morin & Gilbert(Goyette)family.
Pat i am so sorry to hear about the passing of your sister.please except our condolences.our prayer's are with you through this time of sorrow.she is watching over the family now and know's that she was loved very much by all.May God be with you. God Bless
Rose& George Parker.

Melissa Legendre - PartyLite Consultant

December 19, 2007

I'm sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Heather Evans (Lefebvre)

December 18, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of your lose. Please know that your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Eileen Falvey

December 18, 2007

I am so very sorry for your loss. Sue is now free from pain. I know how difficult it was to watch her suffer so. I will keep your family in my prayers.
In Sympathy, Eileen (Goyette) Falvey

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