Kent, Gilbert Walter "Gib" Gib passed away in the Broadview Nursing and Retirement Centre, Smiths Falls on Thursday, February 11th, 2016. He was predeceased by his wife Catherine Mae (Stoddard), parents John and Betty (Laughlin) Kent, brothers Lloyd, Tom, George and David and his sisters Jean and Betty. Gib was the loved father of Deborah Ryan, Barbara Whalen, Gilbert Bruce (Sherry) Kent, the late Susan Kent and cherished grandfather of J.B. and Michael Ryan, Adam, Jeremy and Zachary Whalen, Christopher and Shelby Kent and great grandfather of Jensen Whalen. He will be sadly missed by his sister Doris Fleming, all his relatives and friends. Gib retired after more than 40 years in the grocery retail business. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Monday, February 15th, 2016 from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. The funeral service will be held in the Chapel at 11:00 A.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance of Gilbert, contributions to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, 2 Lansing Square, Suite 804, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4P8 or the Children's Wish Foundation, 1390 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K2C 3N6 would be appreciated.