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Gilbert Short Jr.

Date of Death: January 30, 2025

Date of Birth: July 24, 1938

Biography:

Gilbert Short Jr, 86 was married to the late David J. Tuttle of Bath, ME. They shared a life together for 53 years.

Gil was the son of Gilbert and Lilliam Short and was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He graduated from Southeast Missouri State College and enlisted in the US Navy. He was stationed at the US Naval Hospital in Great Lake, Illinois. He served as a Lab Tech from 1961-1967. Chicago was where he met David, the love of his life.

Studying Nuclear Medical Technology at Oak Ridge, TN at the the Institute of Nuclear Studies he was provided with the knowledge  for his career repairing nuclear medical equipment around the country.

Gil and David lived in Nashua, NH after Chicago. Once Gil retired they decided to build their dream home in Pittsburg, NH. David taught at the Stratford Schools and Gil took a job at the Colebrook News.

In August 1997, Gil survived a s shooting by hiding in the office. His editor, a judge and two state troopers were killed. Gil survived but was left with PTSD.

When David retired from teaching in 2014, he and Gil chose Bath, Me as their retirement community.

They enjoyed antiquing, concerts, good food and their many good friends and of course their pets.

Gil will be remembered with love for his openness, his unusual wit and his smile. We will miss you Gil!