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Tribute to Les Gilbert, 1949 - 2023

Dedicated to the memory of Les Gilbert

This site is a tribute to Les Gilbert, who was born on February 04, 1949 and sadly passed away on April 18, 2023. He is much loved and will always be remembered. We would be grateful for memories, messages and content to be shared on this page.

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Donation from Pat MacMaster

Les was a man who was tireless in support of his community. A great loss to Holmes Chapel and his family.

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I always enjoyed walking at the back of the group, with Les, and talking about sports cars and driving too fast and his original thinking

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We will miss Les' wry comments on our walks.

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In memory of a much valued man who walked his own path and contributed so much to our community.

Patricia & Peter Cotton

As our Ward Councillor, Les diligently attended our Parish Council meetings to report on what was happening at Cheshire East Council and to answer questions relevant to Holmes Chapel and district. I was so impressed that he always thought before he spoke and actually listened to what Councillors said. To be able to listen to others is an absolute gift not given to many…. If he didn’t know the answer to something, he would say so and would report back. Which he did. A quiet thoughtful and knowledgeable man who is missed by many.

Patricia Cotton, Holmes Chapel Parish Councillor

Les was a lovely person to work with. He was hard working, organised, diligent, caring and compassionate. In meetings he always listened to others and gave great insight and support. He'd always do what he said he would! On a personal note, I really appreciated all the support, encouragement and kindness he showed me over the last few years and he will be greatly missed. Here is a link to a more detailed tribute which we wrote for him: https://www.holmeschapelparishcouncil.gov.uk/post/a-tribute-to-les-gilbert

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My thoughts of Les are full of respect for his independence of thought yet community spirit; for not wasting words but unfailing courtesy; of what a marvellous partnership he and Glyn enjoyed; table tennis memories include being not exactly overjoyed when on the opposite side of the net watching his fierce forehand (which moved in several directions at once) flash past, but very much enjoying being on the same side to admire it……he was his own man and it was a pleasure and a privilege to know him.

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In loving memory of Les

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I will miss our interesting chats each month whilst I cut your hair. A true gentleman and always wanted to help people where he could. He'll be greatly missed in the community. Sending love to Glyn and his family. Rest in peace Les. Katie

Les kindly helped me choose this Amalanchier tree for my special Memory Garden. MG 20230507 204442 edit 1081033049742853

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Every early summer Les would come round to my house bearing his trusty pruning instrument( and with his right hand "man" to supervise of course.! He would then set about giving my forsythia a very professional prune with the result that every spring I have a beautiful, neat glorious yellow bush. So now ,every springI will remember my dear kind gentle friend and all the help he gave me. I will remember him with happiness as I enjoy the beauty of my lovely forsythia. Thank you, Les.

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In memory of Les. A true gentle man

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Every Community needs ‘Les’ .His commitment to our village and its people and all he achieved will long be remembered .Rest in peace Les .

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Les was a very popular and much loved member of our Table Tennis Group. He was always very supportive to me in my role as group leader. He will be missed.

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Warm thoughts of Les through countryside walks.

Every time we reach for our broomsticks we’ll remember you with a smile

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We have many happy memories of working with Les in the Village Volunteers and on the first Parish Plan. Like many we will miss his ready smile and wise words … one life’s gentlemen!

Helen & Dave Wilcox

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We loved you, Les, for being a friend, one of the family and always there with helpful advice and your special sense of humour. How are we now going to put the world to rights?

Sandra and Edmund

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