Thomas C. Gile's Obituary
Thomas C. Gile, age 52, of Lewes, DE passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at Bay Health Center-Kent, in Dover, DE. He was born Tuesday, May 21, 1963 at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi, NY, son of the late Edison H. and Olive M. "Petie" (Clark) Gile.
Tom graduated from the Delaware Academy in Delhi, NY. He spent some time at the corner of Hollywood & Vine pumping gas in his early years. He waited on many a table, served many drinks and dipped a lot of ice cream with Joe at Double Dippers in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Getting an ice cream delivery of his delicious ice cream sent North never seemed to happen, so we would visit him.
Tom loved music, he played tuba, piano, and also enjoyed playing hand bells. Tom always had a smile, an infectious laugh and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed by many.
Tom is survived by his mother, Olive; brother Dave (Sue Tucker); Sister Mary Schmitt (Paul); his partner of 18 years, Jocques LeClair; nieces, Michelle; Lisa; Emily (Ian); Ian; Maci (Jason) and Alex; Becky (Paul); Karrie (Thad); Aimee (Ken); Thomas, Jody (Christopher); 11 grandchildren and many cousins, aunts and uncles.
Tom's wishes were not to have a formal service. The family would like to extend their gratitude to friends, family, and staff at Bay Health Center-Kent who helped them get through this difficult time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Memorial Fund for Music, 4 Clinton Street, Delhi, NY 13753 in Tom's name.
Please sign Tom's online guestbook at this site.
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