Lee R. Gilbert

West Warwick – Lee R. Gilbert, 70, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Michelle D. (Paterson) Gilbert. Lee was predeceased by his first wife, Suzanne C. (Goyette) Gilbert. Lee was a devout member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Warwick and gave selflessly to the ministries of the community. He was also a longtime and loving volunteer at the Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence where he would visit the young patients bringing smiles and comfort to so many children and their families. Lee worked for the Bernardi Auto Group as the lot manager for many years until his recent retirement. He was an automobile enthusiast and enjoyed building model cars.  He later took a part-position at University GI in 2012, where he met Michelle.   Lee was also an avid football fan closely followed the professional career of Patrick Mahomes, quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs. In his free time in his younger days, Lee enjoyed...