Dave Gilbert
MHA for Burgeo-Bay d'Espoir
In office
1985–1996
Preceded byHarold Andrews
Personal details
Born(1935-03-31)March 31, 1935
Haystack, Dominion of Newfoundland
DiedJuly 1, 2019(2019-07-01) (aged 84)
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Political partyLiberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
SpouseAnn Murphy

David S. Gilbert (March 31, 1935 – July 1, 2019) was a politician in Newfoundland and Labrador. He represented Burgeo-Bay d'Espoir in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1985 to 1995.[1]

The son of John William Gilbert, he was born in Haystack and was educated at Memorial University. Gilbert took part in the Regular Officer Training Plan of the Royal Canadian Navy. He later worked for the International Acceptance Corporation and also operated a Ford dealership. Gilbert served on the town council for Grand Falls.[2]

He was elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1985. Gilbert served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Works, Services and Transportation.[2] He died on July 1, 2019, at the age of 84.[3][4]

References

  1. google books
  2. 1 2 O'Handley, Kathryn (1994). Canadian Parliamentary Guide. ISBN 0-921925-54-9.
  3. "Dave Gilbert, Former Liberal Cabinet Minister, Passes Away". VOCM. 2019-07-02. Retrieved 2019-07-04.
  4. "David S. Gilbert – Carnell's Funeral Home, Providing caring, compassionate and courteous services since 1804". Carnells.com. Retrieved 2019-07-04.


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