Auburn - Julien Gilbert, age 80, a resident of South Main Street in Mechanic Falls, passed away on Tuesday, July 15 at Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born in Notre Dame des Pins, P.Q., Canada on April 3, 1934, a son of the late Mathias and Alice (Poulin) Gilbert. Julien moved to the United States in 1953. He worked in the woodworking industry at Andover Wood Products and Wilner Wood Products until his retirement. In retirement, he owned and operated The Willows Flea Market in Mechanic Falls with his brother Yvon Gilbert. Julien enjoyed going to auctions, was a racing fan, and loved having coffee with his many friends. He was a hardworking, generous individual who was always willing to give a helping hand. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He leaves his three brothers and two sisters Richard Gilbert and wife Lucille of Poland, Yvon Gilbert and wife Frances of Mechanic Falls, Claudette Mailhot and husband Richard of Auburn, Michael Gilbert and wife Linda of Bethel and Francine Gilbert of Canada; his nieces and nephews Linda Bernier and husband Peter, Anna Gilbert-Duveneck and husband Matthew, Amanda Snow and husband Christopher, Stephane Rousseau, Maxim Rousseau, Scott Mailhot and wife Tina Surh, and Steven Mailhot and wife Michele Kenney; Grandnieces Libby Bernier, and Delphine Mailhot and grandnephews Alex Bernier, Julian Mailhot, Olivier Mailhot. The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Austin and the entire staff at Hospice House for the dedicated and professional care Julien received while there. He was predeceased by his parents and one brother Bertrand Gilbert. Online condolences at www.thefortingroupauburn.com
Visitation Fortin / Auburn Saturday 9:00 to 11:00am follow by a Liturgy of the Word Service at the funeral home 11:00 am. Committal St. Peter's Cemetery. Donations may be made to The Androscoggin Hospice House 15 Strawberry Ave. Lewiston, Maine 04240. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home 217 Turner St. Auburn, Maine 04210
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