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Author: gerryhumes_1
Surnames: Cain,
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Gilbert K. Cain Resident of Atherton, CA Gilbert departed this world peacefully in his
sleep on September 18, at the age of 87. He will be survived by his loving wife Alyce B.
Cain, but missed by her and all of those that loved him for his bright smile and strong
sense of humor. Born on May 26, 1922, in Colorado to Samuel H. Cain and Jessie F. Cain,
Gilbert attended the New Mexico Military Academy, served in the armed forces, fought
bravely for his country and was awarded the Purple Heart. Gilbert met Alyce while on
vacation in Mexico. They married on March 14, 1955 and later moved to the San Francisco
Bay Area where he started his successful career as an independent realtor. Their loving
son Tony tragically passed away at the tender age of 17, but was loved and adored by both
parents. Tony was a brilliant student with a smile that would rival even that of his
father. Gilbert and Tony are now forever reunited. Gilbert's true happiness was with
his art, travel, and music. He !
collected a wide variety of modern art, on display constantly at his Atherton home.
Gilbert would welcome the opportunity to tell you about each one in detail and at the same
time share the stories of where they came from and the many pleasurable trips around the
world he took to get them. When not admiring his art, Gilbert could be found anywhere
there was the sound of jazz; whether it be at the Monterey Jazz Festival or on a cruise
dedicated to the sound he loved the most. A neighborhood icon, Gilbert could be seen
taking his daily exercise walking the streets that he felt so very proud to be living on.
Although not everyone in Atherton knew Gilbert's name, generations of local families
knew of the Santa Claus that would hang from his chimney every year over the Holidays. A
memorial service will be held on Monday October 12, 2009 at 2.00pm. Friends and family are
welcome. Please RSVP to: DGonzalez(a)cbnorcal.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests
donations to be made t!
o the charity of your choice.
Published in Contra Costa Times on September 30, 2009
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