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Former Walpole Island Chief Passes Away

A former Chief of Walpole Island First Nation has passed away.

Joseph Gilbert died peacefully with his family by his side on Monday at the age of 74.

Along with six terms as Chief and serving as Pastor of the Walpole Island Evangelistic Centre, Gilbert was an Iron Worker, pressure welder, carpenter, and plumber.

Visitation runs from 5 o’clock Thursday afternoon until Saturday morning at the Evangelistic Centre, followed by a funeral at the Walpole Island Sports Complex at 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon.

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