Derek Alan Gilby Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Derek Alan Gilby (Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia) is shared. Derek, born on January 21, 1970 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, passed away on May 31, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Derek Alan Gilby to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his mother Cheryl Hilton; and his brother Ritchie Gilby. He is survived by: his father Bruce Gilby of Elmsdale; his significant other Sheri Martin; his sister Jan Gilby (Jeff Theriault); his niece Averie; his sister-in-law Suzanne; his nieces, Breanna and Megan; Nora and Francis Martin. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ritchie Gilby Memorial Society, a cause that was close to Derek's heart, by e transfer to [email protected], or by planting a tree in his memory—a fitting tribute to a man who dedicated his life to protecting and caring for the natural world.
