Eric William Gilbart

GILBART, Eric William Passed away on March 23, 2016 at the age of 92 years.
Flt Lt ‘Gil' was a pilot in the RAF/RCAF during WWII and later a flight instructor in Gimli, Manitoba. In Winnipeg, throughout the 60's and 70's, Eric worked at Supercrete and the Manitoba Masonry Council. In 1975, Eric and Doreen moved to Victoria to run the Potter's Wheel Gallery.
Eric had a love for adventure and tried all kinds of sports and activities. At age 56, with a new love for sailing, he set sail south to Mexico. After several years, he returned to the Island to continue to live his carefree life>He leaves to mourn his family: Doreen, Lauren, Mark (Bonny), Rhonda (John), Eylin (Bob) and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren along with surviving brothers Roy (June) and Don (Del) both in Selkirk, Manitoba. Eric also leaves behind several dear friends: Moe, Barb and Penny along with many others from his sailing and campground days. A donation and plaque in his memory will be made at the BC Aviation Museum, one of his favorite haunts. Memorial donations may be made to the BC Aviation Museum or the SPCA.

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