CRYSTAL – Gilbert P. Sirois, 79, of Crystal died August 23, 2015 in Patten. He was born February 19, 1936 in Island Falls, the son of Eli & Helena (Saucier) Sirois.
Gilbert was a veteran of the US Air Force from 1954-1958, serving during the Korean War and a member of the American Legion. He loved the great outdoors and enjoyed gardening, picking fiddle heads and making wine.
He is survived by his daughter, Darline & John Roy of Patten; 2 grandchildren: Michelle & Ricky Bright and their daughter Katie and Rita & Raymond Hanna and their two children, Emma and Ethan; his sister, Janet Russell of Crystal; a very special lady friend, Florence Berube and her family as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; 3 brothers: Albert, Alfred and William; and 2 sisters: Lorena and Cecilia.
Graveside services will be held 1pm, Friday, August 28, 2015 at the Veterans Cemetery in Caribou. For online condolences and guestbook please visit www.bowersfuneral.com.