Franklin M. “Frank” Gilbert

FRANKLIN M. “FRANK” GILBERT

ARKPORT-Franklin M. “Frank” Gilbert, 68, passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, July 31 at his home at 7940 State Route 36 in Arkport.
Born in Montour Falls on April 2, 1944, he was a son of the late Howard and Elizabeth “Betty” Schires Gilbert. On May 27, 1997 he was married in Dansville to the former Sharon Sanford Stephens, who survives.
Frank was retired and was a former resident of the Hornell and Dansville area before moving to Arkport.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting word search books as well as NASCAR racing.
His family includes his wife of 15 years, Sharon; his siblings, Howard Gilbert, Sharon Thorpe and Betty Jean (Gordon) Travis; his four children; his five step-children; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his two siblings; his son, Scott Gilbert and his grandson, Mathew Stephens.
To honor his wishes there will be no calling hours or funeral service.
Arrangements are with the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell.