Gilbert F. McBride Jr., loved fishing, hunting
Gilbert F. McBride Jr., 84, of Milton, passed away Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in his home surrounded by loved ones.
Gilbert was born April 17, 1938, in Wilmington, son of Gilbert F. Sr. and Helen Marie (Adams) McBride.
Gilbert loved hunting, fishing, boating, watching sports, and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. He was a family man who enjoyed spending time attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, relaxing at the beach, building sand forts and bonfires for them at the edge of the water, and being the family Mr. Fix It All. In his downtime, he loved listening to ‘50s music, watching westerns, and breeding, raising and training sporting dogs for field trial events. He loved his time attending worship at White’s Chapel Church and taking a quiet ride on the golf cart with his beloved Helen.
In addition to his parents, Gilbert was preceded in death by his wife Helen E. (Price) McBride on Aug. 21, 2022; and two sisters, Jean Ferreira and Doris Lewis.
He is survived by his children, Donna Lee Behornar (John), Kimberly Ann Nickle (Dale), Cynthia Lynn Stopyra (Al) and Pamela Marie Stopyra (Steve); seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and extended family.
A funeral service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6, at Short Funeral Services chapel, 416 Federal St., Milton. A time of visitation will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7, at Chester Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2629 Faulk Road, Wilmington.
Online condolences are welcome for the family at shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.
