Gilbert Verret

Gilbert Verret passed away peacefully at Burnaby Hospital surrounded by family on February 26, 2025.

Gilbert was born in Charlesbourg, a borough of Quebec City, on April 8, 1937. He moved to BC and married Dorothea Croquet in 1962. He worked for 30 plus years at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital in Vancouver. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

He was active for many years, jogging and cycling with his friends. He always made time to cheer for his favourite hockey team, the Montreal Canadians. In his later years, he enjoyed dancing, music, and karaoke at the Legion in New Westminster. He had many friends and was an active member of the community of both Burnaby and New Westminster until his final days.

Gilbert was predeceased by his wife Dorothea (2003). He is survived by a brother Jacquelin (Jack) and sister Huguette, daughter Joanne Barnes and son-in-law George, son Paul and daughter-in-law Deanna, and son Philippe. He was especially fond of spending time with his grandsons, Conner and Carter Verret.

A Funeral Mass will be held at the Evangelist Chapel at the Gardens of Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery, 15694 – 32nd Avenue, Surrey, at noon on Saturday, March 15, followed by interment at 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow at 2:30 pm, at Roma Hall, 940 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster.

Our family would like to thank the staff of Burnaby Hospital for the care of Gilbert in his final days. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Gilbert’s memory, to either Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation or Burnaby Hospital Foundation.