Obituary of Gilbert Joseph Tighe

Gilbert Joseph Tighe passed away at the age of 79 at the Saint John Regional Hospital on May 22, 2014 after a 9 month battle with cancer. Gil was born in Edmundston, NB on September 28, 1934, son of the late Richard and Clara (Chiasson) Tighe. Gil is survived by his children Mike (Esther), Gordon (Judy), Suzanne (Peter) Melojevic, Tom (Jennifer) ; the mother of his children Eileen Tighe; 10 grandchildren and a great granddaughter, his sisters Theresa Tompkins, Grace Michaud (Clayton), Betty Daugherty (Dick), sister in-law Elena Tighe and many nieces and nephews. Gil will be greatly missed by his dear friend Mary Ann Danahy. He was predeceased by his brother Lewis and his brother in-law, Dixie Tompkins. Gil retired from the Canadian Forces with the rank of Sergeant in 1983 after serving for 28 years. Gil’s service in the Royal Canadian Navy took him to various locations around the world. Following his retirement Gil worked at the shipyards in Saint John and Levi, Quebec on the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project and then with the Commissionaires in Saint John. Gil was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing hockey himself into his late 60’s. Gil and Mary Ann enjoyed socializing at Tim Horton’s, bowling and dances with the 30 UP Club. At Gil’s request, no visitation or funeral service will be held. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424).