Robert R. 'Bob' Gilbert

New York Mills - Robert R. Gilbert, 62, a former longtime resident of Downer Hill Rd, Barneveld, passed away Sunday December 21, 2014, at his residence, while under the loving care of his family and hospice. He was born in Utica, on November 6, 1952, a son of John M. "Jack" and Mary Ann Dougherty Gilbert. He grew up in Barneveld and graduated from Holland Patent High School, with the Class of 1972. Thereafter, Robert was employed at Boonville Division of Ethan Allen Furniture Co., until 1979, when he began his long career driving tractor trailer. He was first employed for Anchor Motor Freight Co. in Wellesley Island and then William's Oil Co., Remsen from 1991-1999. He continued driving over the road until 2013, working for Caruso Cattle Co. before he became disabled. "Bob", who many knew Robert as, loved to hunt, boat, and fish. He followed NASCAR (a fan of Ryan Newman,) and enjoyed watching football, especially the Greenbay Packers. He was a "jack of all trades , master of none", as they say. On October 5, 2009, Robert married Augustina Asomaning. They have one child together, Jemmah Emma Gilbert. Bob, previously married to Karen A. Planck, in 1972, have three surviving children, their son, Jeremy (Stacey) Gilbert, Remsen; daughters, Vicki Gilbert, NY Mills, Melissa Gilbert, Remsen; one brother, John Gilbert, Fl. He was predeceased by twin sisters, Jean and Joan, and sisters, Ann, Maureen, Bonnie, and by a brother Jeff. A visitation will be Monday, December 29 from 4-7 p.m. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. 4277 Middle Settlement Road New Hartford, NY 13413. For an on-line message of sympathy, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com