Donald P. Gilbert, Sr., 75, of Ballston Spa, NY, passed away at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, July 03, 2022, after a long battle with lung disease. Donald was born on January 4, 1947, to William and Mary Gilbert (Clancy) in Troy, NY. Donald was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the Marine Corps. He made a career as a welder at Chatham Installations and Welding, Co. Previously, he was a member of the American Legion Post 42. He enjoyed westerns, reading, fishing, eating out, lotto, watching sports, and spending time with family. Coin collecting was a passion for him. Donald is survived by his children Brenda Gilbert, Heidi Nark, Donald P. Gilbert, Jr. and Timothy Gilbert (Heather Powers) along with siblings Tom Gilbert and Billy Gilbert and five grandchildren (Logan Gilbert and Alivia Gilbert, McKaylah and Ryan Nark, and Ally Gilbert). Family will receive friends at the French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home, Chatham, Thursday July 7th from 4 to 7pm. Interment will be Friday at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National cemetery. The family will gather there at 9:45am. In Lieu of flowers Memorials in Donald's name may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Condolences may be conveyed at frenchblasl.com.