GILBERT EDMOND ADELIN DAMBLY (GIL)

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

• One of my earliest memories of Gil occurred about 20 years ago. He had been mowing the lawn next door where earlier my son had been playing with Gil’s grandkids on a swing/monkey bar set. My son’s first new pair of prescription glasses were carefully set down during playtime and were forgotten about when he returned home. A few minutes passed before Gil sheepishly brought them over in pieces in a bucket after running over them with the lawn mower. He felt terrible, my consoling words were “I guess that’s why they provide two pairs of glasses for kids”. I added,“Good thing Kyle wasn’t wearing them” we shared a laugh. Our friendship with Gil and Norma continued as our kids/grandkids went through school together. We’d bump into Gil and Norma attending school presentations and junior curling games. Through pure coincidence, many years later Gil and I curled on the same senior team. The passion he had for the sport was obvious. His custom made curling crutch also revealed attention to detail and love of woodworking. With fond memories, Ron, Laura & Kyle Takeshita - Posted by: Ron Takeshita (Friend) on: Nov 17, 2020

• A Note for Grandpa (Oct 27th, 2020) I write this to you on the day of your passing. I have heard recently that one thing in your life you wanted was to live to see your grandchildren. Grandchildren to spoil, discipline, teach, love, and grow with. Grandchildren you can create fond memories that will last a lifetime. And let me say, you succeeded. You spoiled your grandchildren with cupcakes and Timbits, even though we already had lunch and chocolate for dessert. You disciplined us by reminding us to NEVER get you mad; like when Derek won a game of hide-and-seek by default, ending with the police department being called to find a missing boy. My golly, we learned NEVER to get on grandpa’s bad side. You taught us how to fish and drive a boat, that hard work gets you far in life, how to cut a 2x4 and tell a joke that sounded along the lines of “the prairies are so flat, your dog could run away and you could still see him three days later”. You loved us with all of your heart; demonstrated by playing the “Sack of Potatoes” game for far too long as children, kissing our scrapes when we fell, and walking us to the door every time we said goodbye. You grew with all of us, present for our lives smallest and biggest accomplishments. Seeing us take our first steps, to graduating with University degrees and moving out. You have built a shelf for yourself in all of your grandchildren’s lives. This is where you sit and where you rest. Enjoy watching your grandchildren continue to grow, be loved, and learn. Your shelf is where we will store all of our memories of you. And we know it is stable, because you were the best handyman. I will miss your smile. I will miss your snide comments to get the table laughing. I will miss hearing your voice exclaiming “Hey kiddo” when we stood at the front door. I know you are at peace and comfortable. You know your grandchildren love you, and that is a memory that will last many lifetimes. - Posted by: Karen Hatch (granddaughter) on: Nov 05, 2020

• We would like to extend our condolences to Darren and Sharon and their family. Sorry to read of your loss. Sincerely, Robyn and Kevin - Posted by: Kevin Abrahams (friend of Darren and Sharon) on: Nov 03, 2020

• I was so sorry to hear about Gil’s passing. We had many wonderful visits when you came to visit Gil’s parents and many years after they passed. I hope that his last days were spent in peace. Irene O’Byrne - Posted by: Irene O’Byrne (Longtime family friend from Lewvan) on: Nov 01, 2020

• He will be sadly missed but remembered. - Posted by: Ali Eason (Friend) on: Nov 01, 2020

• Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. I considered Gil and Norma execellent friends for many, many years. He will be greatly missed and I will miss also the friendship I had with Gil and Norma. - Posted by: Audrey Doig (Friend) on: Oct 31, 2020

• Rose Huber, my mother, shared many stories about life on the farm and about Gil and Toots. She was so pleased that we made contact with them when we moved to Winnipeg. Gil was always eager to share a story about his youth and life in rural Saskatchewan. He shared a family journal with me about what life was like settling on the prairies. I had no idea how difficult it was to lay claim to a homestead. Curling events will never be the same without Gil's warm smile and genuine friendliness. It was a pleasure every time. - Posted by: Murray and Bev Halbert (second cousin of wife and fellow curler) on: Oct 31, 2020

• So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember the family well when we lived in Windsor Park many years ago. Boy Scouts, school, and dancing. Eileen Asselstine and family Glenn, Sharron and Trevor and their families. - Posted by: Eileen Asselstine (friend) on: Oct 31, 2020

• It's with great sadness we hear the passing of Gil, our thoughts and prayers got out to Norma and family in there time of need. God bless you all. Donah/Wendy Hogue Morinville, AB - Posted by: Donah/Wendy Hogue ( First Cusion) on: Oct 31, 2020