Message from Michelle Mattox

I'm sorry I didn't hear the news of your passing. You were my best friend and I admired your wisdom and humor. You will be missed my dear friend. Rest in peace. I love you always.

A candle was lit by Megan (Koster) Usko on December 3, 2017 7:45 PM

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Dr Gilcrest was my doctor for over 20 years until I moved to Columbus. I ended up with pneumonia during basketball season in college & he saw me on Christmas day at his house on a weekend. He was a generous human being in every sense. He did house calls when no one else did for the shut in and elderly. They don't make 'em like this anymore. I had to get used to the big city docs being so impersonal. I thank his family for sharing him with all of us. He was one of a kind! You can bet he gave me the business when my Barberton team would beat Chippewa! He would tease that he was going to give me pills that would make me miss all my shots that week! So many great memories! God Bless!

Message from Barbara (Murray) Williams

Dear Laura and Roger,
When I was in junior high, your father hired me to work weekends at your home, answering phone calls for him. In high school I moved to working at his office and continued in his employment through my sophomore year in college. I cannot begin to tell you the tremendous impact this beautiful man had on my life. I have literally known him from the day of my birth. By example he taught me compassion, perserverence, work ethic, and the value of an education. He was literally a second father to me. Whenever I came back to Doylestown, I always stopped in to see him. His wit was as sharp as ever. I recall one time I stopped in to see him, after I had dropped about 50 pounds, and the first thing he said was, "You got worms?" Of course, he followed that with a big hug:)

I cannot thank God enough that He brought the two of us together. I cannot imagine what my life would have been without him. I pray that all the stories you hear about him will help you get through these difficult days, and that wonderful memories will soon replace the stabbing grief in your hearts. God has truly inherited an angel. Can't wait to see him again in the hereafter.

God bless,
Barb (Murray) Williams

Message from Catherine Collier

What a wonderful man, what a dear friend to my family. He will be missed.

Message from Gary&Charlotte Jeffries

There will never be another Dr. like Doc Gilcrest, he was one of a kind. He will be deeply missed by all. He was always there for you.

Message from The Haller Family

Our deepest sympathy to your family. Our prayers are with you.

A candle was lit by goffee family on September 19, 2017 10:25 AM

A candle was lit by Mexico, MO on September 19, 2017 10:25 AM

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Dr Gilcrest was our family dr since early 70's. took care of my sister and i, as well as my parents. he was there at my dad's visitation 10 yrs ago. he was always a nice man. he will be missed. prayers to the family.

Message from Hank Pavkov

Remember Doc at the first football game. He was at every game, rain or shine. Will be missed by all that knew him. Doc was a great and loyal asset to D-town and will be remembered for his generosity. From St. Pete, FL to the Gilcrest family, you have my sympathy.
Hank Pavkov

Message from Laura Newman Eckel (sheedy Family) Alice Newman

Very saddened to hear of his passing, he is the most wonderful, caring doctor Doylestown could have asked for. He took such good care of me and my family even taking the time to make emergency house calls for my grandfather. Dr. Gilcrest is a very educated physican and knew how to calm a sick child and could handle any emergency put before him. He will be very much missed for he was a highly respected man in our town God Bless.

A candle was lit by the drake family on September 17, 2017 11:07 AM

Message from Karen Booth Spalding

My deepest sympathy to you all. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. Dr, Gilcrest was a caring, compassionate man & a wonderful doctor. He was our family's doctor. I remember when he made house calls to our home to take care of my mother as she was dying of colon cancer. All we had to do was call him, & he was there to see her, & he called in her prescriptions to Purdy's Pharmacy. A good many of those house calls, he made without being called just so he could check on her & talk with her as her doctor & friend. I will also remember seeing Dr. Gilcrest standing on the sidelines with the team cheering them on at all of the Chippewa High School football games & ready to help if someone got hurt on our team or the opposing team. Rest in peace, Dr. Gilcrest.

A candle was lit by Philip Johnson on September 16, 2017 10:10 PM

A candle was lit by Kristie Farrell (Pleasant View) on September 16, 2017 7:46 PM

Message from Pat Camp

You will be so missed. God bless you

Message from Charlotte Kennedy

To the family, you have my Prayers and sympathy! I met Phil when he moved to Doylestown, and I loved visiting him at Pleasant Point! We talked a lot, laughed a lot, and when I left I always felt better, he was special! I will miss him. Charlotte Kennedy

Message from Alan and Terrie Newman

Our deepest sympathy to the family. He was a special and caring man.

A candle was lit by Amy Hicks on September 16, 2017 5:35 AM

Message from Christine Fretwell McCune

Laura, Roger, Patti & family, I'm thinking of the days we spent as neighbors and playmates. How gracious your Mom was, and how your Dad had a part in every aspect of my life; good and bad. He was always there for me, from birth to Graduation from High School and beyond. As you know, your Mom & Dad will be fondly remembered by everyone. Everyone.