GILBERT Catherine (Tinnie) Winifred Gilbert, (nee Gallaher) 86, of Wallingford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023, her nine children by her side. Tinnie is survived by her children: Debra Marker (Steve), Mark (Regina), Bob (Brian Sims), Carrie Erdlen (Mike), Scott, Liz Stern (Michael), Kathy (Ed Spangenberg), Skip (Kate), and Kim (EricContinue Reading
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Carole Doral
left a message on July 10, 2023:
I have had the pleasure of knowing/loving Tinnie since 1972, when she and I gave birth to our sons, David and Skipper, our two sons who became best friends for the next 15 years???!!! I always respected/adored Tinnie for her spunk!!! She was always fun! I had the pleasure of working with her and will never forget how when she came to work, all the typists would stop typing and all would be quiet as everyone would listen to the fun fun stories of Tinnie’s
Paula Stryker
left a message on January 16, 2023:
Beautiful pictures of a beautiful family. I hope your many memories will bring you peace and comfort.
Gregg Gilbert
left a message on January 15, 2023:
It was so special to be able to celebrate Aunt Tinnie’s life with you all. She was so special and has left an amazing legacy of love, family and friendship.
Pete Wahl
left a message on January 11, 2023:
Knowing the Gilbert family since I was in Kindergarten, I have wonderful, fond memories of spending time just down the road from NPE at their place to hang with Kathy. I would sit on the couch in the basement or roll on the floor with Tripod while watching a movie with Kathy, likely a few other friends, and chatting with her mom. Or we would all hang on the back deck or romp around in the back yard trying to keep the gate closed so the dogs wouldn’t get out —Tinnie was always very cool (to a young kid and later dumb teenager) and made me feel welcome (even when poking around in the fridge) and it never felt uncool to be hanging with my friend and her mom. I can still imagine her voice—to me, it always sounded like she was smiling when she spoke to me, even when triaging a phone call to Kathy… My love to the Gilbert family and know that I’m giving you all a big, tight virtual hug.
Peggy Wren
left a message on January 9, 2023:
Tinnie was always a warm and welcoming woman. I will miss her and her infectious smile and laugh!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Michael Ditizio
left a message on January 9, 2023:
One of my best friend’s Mother is suddenly gone.
I’m so grateful for the time I got to spend with Tinnie.
Such a graceful woman.
She created a warm and loving family.
My heart breaks for each of them.
If you were to ask each of the children who they believed was her favorite you would only get one answer, “Well, she always said that she loved us all the same, but the truth be told, I know I was her favorite”.
I believe this to be the mark of a great Mother. But to me, Tinnie was a friend.
She possessed the unique ability to captivate you with her stories. You knew you struck gold when you got to sit next to her at the dinner table.
I will love and miss her always.
Martha Farber Lindberg
left a message on January 8, 2023:
The matriarch of the warm and loving Gilbert family will be missed. Always kind to all the annoying neighbor kids who spent much time there. Such nice memories of a loving soul.
Paula and Barry Stern
left a message on January 8, 2023:
Barry and I will miss Tinney! She was a
Special lady and she will be missed by
everyone.
She is one person that made this world a
Better place!
Michael Lischke
left a message on January 8, 2023:
Huge hugs to all and smiling just thinking about all of the family fun times at her home with the entire fam. Much love to all from all of the Lischkes.
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Carole Doral
left a message on July 10, 2023:
I have had the pleasure of knowing/loving Tinnie since 1972, when she and I gave birth to our sons, David and Skipper, our two sons who became best friends for the next 15 years???!!! I always respected/adored Tinnie for her spunk!!! She was always fun! I had the pleasure of working with her and will never forget how when she came to work, all the typists would stop typing and all would be quiet as everyone would listen to the fun fun stories of Tinnie’s
Paula Stryker
left a message on January 16, 2023:
Beautiful pictures of a beautiful family. I hope your many memories will bring you peace and comfort.
Gregg Gilbert
left a message on January 15, 2023:
It was so special to be able to celebrate Aunt Tinnie’s life with you all. She was so special and has left an amazing legacy of love, family and friendship.
Pete Wahl
left a message on January 11, 2023:
Knowing the Gilbert family since I was in Kindergarten, I have wonderful, fond memories of spending time just down the road from NPE at their place to hang with Kathy. I would sit on the couch in the basement or roll on the floor with Tripod while watching a movie with Kathy, likely a few other friends, and chatting with her mom. Or we would all hang on the back deck or romp around in the back yard trying to keep the gate closed so the dogs wouldn’t get out —Tinnie was always very cool (to a young kid and later dumb teenager) and made me feel welcome (even when poking around in the fridge) and it never felt uncool to be hanging with my friend and her mom. I can still imagine her voice—to me, it always sounded like she was smiling when she spoke to me, even when triaging a phone call to Kathy… My love to the Gilbert family and know that I’m giving you all a big, tight virtual hug.
Peggy Wren
left a message on January 9, 2023:
Tinnie was always a warm and welcoming woman. I will miss her and her infectious smile and laugh!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Michael Ditizio
left a message on January 9, 2023:
One of my best friend’s Mother is suddenly gone.
I’m so grateful for the time I got to spend with Tinnie.
Such a graceful woman.
She created a warm and loving family.
My heart breaks for each of them.
If you were to ask each of the children who they believed was her favorite you would only get one answer, “Well, she always said that she loved us all the same, but the truth be told, I know I was her favorite”.
I believe this to be the mark of a great Mother. But to me, Tinnie was a friend.
She possessed the unique ability to captivate you with her stories. You knew you struck gold when you got to sit next to her at the dinner table.
I will love and miss her always.
Martha Farber Lindberg
left a message on January 8, 2023:
The matriarch of the warm and loving Gilbert family will be missed. Always kind to all the annoying neighbor kids who spent much time there. Such nice memories of a loving soul.
Paula and Barry Stern
left a message on January 8, 2023:
Barry and I will miss Tinney! She was a
Special lady and she will be missed by
everyone.
She is one person that made this world a
Better place!
Michael Lischke
left a message on January 8, 2023:
Huge hugs to all and smiling just thinking about all of the family fun times at her home with the entire fam. Much love to all from all of the Lischkes.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
