Edward S. Gilbert Jr.

May 14, 2020

GRANITEVILLE- Edward S. Gilbert Jr., 52, of Middle Road passed away May 14, 2020 at his home. Born April 19, 1968, Edward was the son of Edward S. Gilbert Sr. and Louise Chaloux Gilbert. Edward graduated from Spaulding High School, class of 1986. He got a bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont in software engineering. After college, Edward joined the Navy and was stationed on the USS Hawkbill and the USS Pogy,both nuclear-powered submarines. He did classified missions during Operation Desert Storm. He also joined the National Guard. After his service, Edward was an instructor at Norwich University in Desert warfare and counter terrorism and electronic warfare. He later worked for Fidelity in Boston, where he worked with computers and was part of the team working on the first touch screen capabilities. He then became self- employed and created E.S.G. JR. Consulting, working in the cyber security field. Edward loved fishing, hunting and being an outdoors-man. His favorite thing to do was spending time with his family. He was proud to be a 4th degree in the Knights of Columbus. Besides his parents, Edward is survived by his three children: Son Garrick Gilbert of California, son Brandon Gilbert of Vermont and a daughter Ariana Lewellyn of California and a sister Jo-anne Hutchins of Arizona. There will be no calling hours. A private graveside memorial will be held at St. Sylvester Cemetery in Websterville Vt. at the convenience of the family. A Mass Christian Burial will be held at St. Monica Church in Barre at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer Street in Barre. Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at: www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com