Marilyn B. Gilbert

Marilyn (Lyn) Gilbert passed away peacefully on September 12, following sudden kidney failure in June of this year, and a diagnosis of advanced cancer in September. She was surrounded by loved ones in her final moments at North Bay Hospital. Marilyn was born on January 9, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A loving mom and devoted wife, she leaves behind her husband and best friend, Glenn Gilbert; five children, Rob (Lynn) Samuel, Sharon Boggs, Sean Samuel, Doris (John) DeWolfe and Christine (Frank Iovino) Samuel; six grandchildren, Corey Boggs, Sarah Boggs, John DeWolfe, Vivian Iovino and Summer Iovino; her sister, Barbara (Fred) Humphrey; her sister-in-law, Doris Berge; and niece, Velvet (Chris) Chong. She is predeceased by her mother and father, Mary Barbara and John Leonard Mohr, and her brother, John Leonard “Bing” Mohr, Jr.

She was a bright student and contemplated becoming a nun or pursuing a career in teaching or nursing, all professions dedicated to caring for others. She applied to all three, and decided she would pursue the course of study where she was accepted first, which was the nursing school at Roxborough Memorial Hospital where she obtained her RN. She later attended Penn State University for continuing nursing education, and received her Associate’s Degree at Oakton Community College in Skokie, IL and her Bachelor’s in Nursing from Saint Leo’s University in St. Leo, FL. She also became a Licensed Massage Therapist to enhance her already healing touch.

Over the course of her career, Marilyn worked in hospitals in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Florida as a Nurse, Charge Nurse and Head Nurse, and then transitioned to being a Community Health Nurse at the Pasco Health Department, first with TB patients and then for many years as a Child Health Nurse, where she was known for giving the most caring, gentle shots to children. In her later years, she volunteered at the Life’s Treasures Thrift Store supporting the Hospices of Chapters Health System.

Marilyn loved baking, gardening and crafting, all tactile pursuits that utilize raw materials and creativity to bring something new into existence for the delight of others. She took copious notes in her 200+ cookbooks as well as in her gardening journal. She also pursued a deeper understanding of her faith and nurtured her close connection with God through bible study and regular attendance at First Baptist Church in New Port Richey, FL.

Everyone who knew Marilyn remarks on her warm smile and the inherent goodness that radiated from her. She was a ‘giver’ in the truest sense, an avid listener and supporter of all in her orbit – family, friends, colleagues and patients. She gave to too many charities to mention, top among them her church and university, along with those that help people facing challenges. She was there for others with her smile, open heart and very often a delicious homemade baked treat. We will all miss her dearly.

The service may be viewed at www.centralbaymarket.com. The service password is Marilyn9192.

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