It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the unexpected passing of a great man, Zachery Dean Gilbert, as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  Zach was born on June 20, 1995, to James Gilbert and Suzanne Poland Gilbert in Damariscotta, Maine.  He attended Great Salt Bay School, and was a 2013 graduate of Lincoln Academy before joining the Marines. 

After settling back to his home town of North Newcastle, Zach worked for the Maine DOT, where he worked his way up to foreman at the DOT camp in Waldoboro.  Zach enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, cutting trees with his prized chainsaw, riding his Harley with his buddies, and hunting big bucks with his best friend, Tom Conboy. 

Zach was predeceased by his uncles, Tom Brewer and David Gilbert; and cousin, Brady Mortimer. 

He is survived by his children, Cole and Addyson Gilbert & their mother Kassidi T. Gilbert of Nobleboro; parents, Suzanne Gilbert of Damariscotta, and James Gilbert & girlfriend Christy of North Newcastle; sister, Kayla Hodgman, her husband Patrick & nephews Levi and Beau of Nobleboro; grandparents, Walter & Georgia Brewer of North Newcastle, Alice Gifford Poland of Damariscotta, and Ernest & Colleen Poland of Walpole; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A celebration of life will be held from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 15, 2024, with a sharing of stories at 12:00 noon, at Duck Puddle Campground in Nobleboro.  Please bring a dish and a story to share. There will be a cash bar available for toasts (please do not BYOB) and casual attire would be appropriate.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543.  Condolences, and messages for his family, may be expressed by visiting: www.StrongHancock.com.