Gilbert Teixeira

Gilbert Teixeira died of sudden heart failure on Tuesday afternoon, July 19, while at work. He was born in Attleboro, Mass., on July 11, 1950, the youngest son of the late Frank John Jr. and Eva (Vieira) Teixeira. He waseducated in Norton schools and graduated in 1968 from Norton High School.Prior to moving to Mount Washington Valley, Gil spent three years driving taxi in Hyannis, Mass. He relocated to Fryeburg, Maine, four years ago to be with his best friend of 35 years and companion, Donna Woodward. He loved the quality of life and the people of the area. For the last three years he has been a dedicated employee of Hales Location, working as groundskeeper on the golf course.In addition to Donna, survivors include two brothers, Frank Teixeira III and his wife, Joanne, of Ocala, Fla., and James Teixeira and his wife, Donna of Plainville, Mass; a sister, Virginia Wright and her husband, Howard ofNorton, Mass.; 11 nephews and nieces; and 18 grandnephews and grandnieces. He was also the brother of the late David Teixeira and the uncle of the late Daniel F. Teixeira.Gil loved music and no matter what he was doing, he would be singing. Golf was a passion for him and he loved playing with the residents and guests at Hales. An evening of shooting darts with his friends at Peking was also high on his list of enjoyments. The only thing that topped these three activities would be his love for children and animals. He worked hard and played hard, and was everybody's friend.A memorial service will be held at The New Church on Oxford Street in Fryeburg at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, with a reception following at Donna Woodward's home at 13 West Fryeburg Road, West Fryeburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Mountain Top Music Center, P.O. Box 2322, North Conway, NH 03860, to be used for gifted children who are financially challenged.Arrangements are with Wood Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Fryeburg.