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Gilbert Ray Smith, 72, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family in Toledo Hospital on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Gilbert was born in Borden, Indiana, on February 20, 1953, to Kenneth and Anna (Niemeier) Smith, but he lived most of his life in Louisville, Kentucky. He began his career at the Fischer Meat Packing Plant in Louisville before joining the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) as a contract negotiator and …

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hey. Gilbert. you look alot like your mom as you got older , I knew you and Pam for yrs. you had a wonderful family the…
hey. Gilbert. you look alot like your mom as you got older , I knew you and Pam for yrs. you had a …
hey. Gilbert. you look alot like your mom as you got older , I k…
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Such a wonderful and compassionate person. He would come to the Campbell's …
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Such a wonderful and compassionate person. He would com…
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Such a wonderful and…
I was [ truely saddened] when I heard the news of Gilbert's passing. He was a mentor and friend. He is the reason that …
I was [ truely saddened] when I heard the news of Gilbert's passing. He was a mentor and friend. He…
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So sorry to hear about Gilbert, Debbie. He was such a great person and coworker. Sending my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about Gilbert, Debbie. He was such a great person and coworker. Sending my thought…
So sorry to hear about Gilbert, Debbie. He was such a great pers…

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February 20th, 1953
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Passed away

August 28th, 2025
Toledo, OH

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