| "I read in a book once that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but I've never been able to believe it. I don't believe a rose would be as nice if it was called a thistle or a skunk-cabbage." This article is about Kenneth and Rilla Ford's son. You may be looking for his grandfather, Gilbert Blythe. |
Gilbert Ford was the son of Rilla and Kenneth Ford, the brother of Rilla Ford, and the grandson of Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Gilbert was probably born in the early 1920s in Glen St. Mary, Prince Edward Island to Rilla and Kenneth Ford. He was raised there along with his sister Rilla and attended the Glen school at age six. He lived in Toronto, Canada.
World War II[]
Like his uncle Shirley, he joined the Flying Corps. Both he and his cousin Walter tried to court Zoe Maylock.
Personality[]
He could be cocky about being a Toronto boy.
Physical appearance[]
Etymology[]
Gilbert is a male given name of Old French origin and means bright promise.
- Gilbert was named by his mother Rilla after his grandfather, Gilbert Blythe.
Appearances[]
Short story appearances
- The Road to Yesterday
- "A Commonplace Woman" (mentioned only)
- The Blythes Are Quoted
- "A Commonplace Woman" (mentioned only)