Thomas M. Gilbert
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Thomas M. Gilbert, "Tom", 82, of Onaway, formerly of Algonac, died January 23, 2021. Born and raised in Onaway, Tom went on to serve in the U.S. Army. He married Florence "Ann" Boucher in 1962. Following her death, Tom later married Kay (Cremean) Delor on October 14, 1978 in Algonac. He worked as a union carpenter through Local 1067, retired in 1995, and returned to the family farm where he spent his time hobby farming, deer hunting, and coyote hunting. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kay Gilbert ; daughter, Annette Gilbert of Onaway; sons, Tom (Donna) of Jeddo, Kurt (Julie) of Prudenville, and Jeff Delor of Onaway; 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Tom also leaves his sisters, Darleen Ormsbee, Eileen (Gene) Wenzel, and Elaine Wenzel. sisters-in-law, JoAnne (Paul) Turner and Mary Ellen Regina; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and hunting buddies. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Cremation arrangements were in care of Chagnon Funeral Home.