April 30 1940 – 18 Nov 2012
Born in Colliers,C.B. Nfld.
It is with extreme sadness and shock that the family announces the sudden passing of our beloved Trudy. She is survived by Frank (her husband of 52 years) son Rick, daughter Debbie (Jim) Shawcross, grandsons Andrew, Lucas and Noah. She leaves behind her siblings Elizabeth, Anne, Marion and Patrick of Newfoundland and many other family and friends across Canada. She was an active member of the square dance clubs Rocking Squares, Ferris Wheelers and Promenaders. She enjoyed knitting, quilting, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and taking her dog Holly for walks. She never had a bad word to say about any one. She had a great sense of humour and enjoyed life to the fullest. She was loved by everyone she knew. We will miss her dearly.
A service will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace – Esquimalt, 851 Old Esquimalt Road, on Friday, November 23rd at 12:10 pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Debbie Derocher
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Wendy Bardon Debbie & Jim – my sincere condolences in the loss of your mother. My thoughts are with you today.
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norman grace salisbury to frank and family we are so sorry to learn of the sudden loss of trudy she will be missed by everyone who met her, god bless you all.
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Reginald & Barbara Grocock So sorry for your loss .We will miss Aunt Trudy .She was always there with a friendly smile and a kind word .We loved her very much .May God give you comfort . Barb & Reg
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Pamela & Dennis Sutton Dear Frank & Family;
We offer our sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
We remember Trudy as a gracious lady and enjoyed the occasions we shared on the dance floor.
Pamela & Dennis
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Eileen & Tony Mettes Frank, Debbie, Rick and family,
Our sincere condolences on your loss. Trudy was indeed a very special lady who brought a smile to everyones face. I will remember her humour, her kindness and most importantly her love of family. (Group hug!!)….Know that our thoughts are with you and that Trudy will live on within us all.
Eileen & Tony
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Irene Wilde & Lyle Gordon So shocked and sorry for the sudden loss of your wife, Frank.
We will truly miss Trudy’s lovely smile and presence at our square dance events.
May God bless you and keep you in His care.
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Karin Sorger Dear Frank and family,
The Upper Island dancers and the Upper Vancouver Island Square and Round Dance Association would like to send their deepest condolences. What a shock it was to get news from Gillian about Trudy’s sudden passing. I am glad that I met her and had a nice little conversation and also square danced with you both. Our sympathy go out to you and family.
Karin, Sec’y of UVISDA
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Hank and Margaret Tanke We are deeply saddened and are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
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Toni Bridges Frank and Debbie and families:
I am so saddened to hear of Trudy’s passing. Over the years of cleaning her teeth, I have been lucky enough to know her….have many good conversations with her…and so many laughs and giggles with her. I will miss her smile and her witty comments about coming to see me. She really was such a special person.
You will all miss her and keep your memories close at heart. Please take care of yourselves during this difficult time.
Very best of wishes to you.
Toni Bridges
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Frances Mettes Dear family,
My deepest condolences to you all.
Frances
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Derrick ,Karen Holland &Family Frank,Debbie,Rick and families.
We are so sorry for your loss. Trudy was such a special lady. a genuine good soul, who found good qualities in everyone. The world is a better place because Trudy was in it! I am sure that anyone who has ever met her will think of her and smile because they will remember something kind or funny that she said to them.
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Colleen MacLennan Frank & Family
I was stunned and deeply saddened by your’s and our loss of dear Trudy. She will be greatly missed for her marvelous sense of humour and quiet kindness to all. My thoughts and prayers are with you my Friend.
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Suzette Tumbas Deb and Jim and Family,
I was truly sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My sincere condolences for your profound loss. Words cannot express how hard losing a loved one is. Know that you are loved, that your mom is at peace, and that her legacy lives on through you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Love and light,
Suzette
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Wendy & Gord Collins Dear Frank and family, Gord and I were saddened to hear of Trudy’s sudden passing. Trudy was a fun lady with a beautiful smile. She will be much missed by everyone who knew her. Nothing anyone can say or do can lessen your grief but we hope you know how much you are cared for. Prayers for your well being and peace are sent your way. Wendy and Gord Collins
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Shirley Caird Frank and Family
Thinking of You all at this sad time. Hold fond memories of times Trudy and I shared either at work or club.
Shirley Caird
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Wendy Sims & Loyis Schmidt Frank and family.
We would like to send our condolences.
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Jack & Katie Scott Frank
We are shocked and saddened by this tragic news.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Take care.
In sympathy
Jack and Katie Scott
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Pearl Tibbo(Chafe) & Duncan Tibbo Dear Frank & Family,
I’m so sorry about this tragedy, you are in my thoughts and prayers. As one of my best friends for more than 55 years, I am broken hearted. I know you must be devastated Frank. I’ll always remember the antics we got up to together at the Nurses Residence at the Waterford Hospital in St. John’s NL all those years ago. She was always ready for a bit of fun and her laugh was infectious. Thank you both for being the Godparents of my son Perry. I will miss you forever my dear friend. Amy sends her best wishes to you Frank.
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Lori & Bruce Frank & Family,
We are so dreadfully sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Trudy.
Even though our acquaintance with Trudy has been very brief, her great spirit and fun-loving personality will be deeply missed.
Our deepest condolences to you.
Lori & Bruce
West Ender (practice) Square Dancers
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Marion and Dutch Holland My thoughts are with you Debbie and family and Frank – enjoyed many curling games with Trudy – may she rest in peace
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Rob West Dear. Frank and family,
My thoughts are with you at this time. I enjoyed meeting with both of you for many years when I was at Coast Capital. You and Trudy were a joy to chat with.
My sinceere best wishes to you Frank
Rob West
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Charlotte Van Clyke Dear Frank & family:
I am so sorry to hear of Trudy’s sudden passing. I hope your memories of her comfort and bring all of you peace at this very sad time!
Charlotte Van Clyke
Victoria, BC
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Lisa Jenkinson Dear Frank and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Trudy’s sudden passing, you both have been such kind, friendly people to me at my dog grooming business. I want to express my deepest sympathies to you and my thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Lisa Jenkinson
Dog Lovers Pet Grooming
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Clare Walker Dear Frank and family,
My goodness, this is terribly sad. Please, my deepest sympathy to you and family.
You are in my prayers.
Clare Walker
Victoria BC
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Bill, Isabell Titford & Family Frank and Family Members – on behalf of myself, Isabell and our family members we wish to express our deepest condolence on the sudden passing of Trudy. We remember, with pride, the first time we met in Germany many years ago and how the smile of Trudy, her wit and pleasant personality impressed all of us, and the family friendship that developed from that meeting. Know our thoughts and prayers and with you at this difficult time.
Kindest Regards
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Barry and Cathie Waters Hello Frank and family – we are thinking of you and offering our deepest condolences. We will miss he smiling face – we have enjoyed her wonderful humor and friendship in Promenaders and wherever we have met along the dance trail. Our love and prayers to you and your family. Barry and Cathie Waters
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Bonnie & Bruce Irving We were shocked to hear of Trudy’s sudden passing. She was always so much fun and full of life. Her generous spirit and good humour will be missed by all who knew her.
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Elaine Mace My thoughts are with you & your family Take care
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Charlie Dowdeswell Frank and Family.
My sincerest condolences. As a long time part of the square dance community, Trudy will be missed.
My thoughts are with you.
Take care – Charlie
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Murielle and Frank Kosar Dear Frank, Debbie and Rick, we were very saddened to hear of Trudy’s passing.
Trudy was an exceptional person. She had great qualities and talents and her Newfoundland self depreciating manor endeared her to everyone she met. Her friends and family were blessed to enjoy these qualities. She enjoyed being kidded and we used to kid her a lot. Trudy was an exceptionally honest person who sought out the best in others. She was always jovial and fun to be around.
We will always have great memories of our family get-togethers.
We will all miss her.
May all your memories keep her close to you at this time.
Love
Frank and Murielle, Geoffrey, Marnie, Brooke and Noah, Michelle, Ryan, Avery and Eward
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Hilda Flynn, St. John's, NL Frank and Family,
On behalf of my mother (Hilda) and all of our family, may we send our warmest thoughts of Trudy. Trudy was my mother’s best friend over the past 50 years! They talked over the phone every Sunday; those conversations will be sorely missed. Her sense of humour and happy disposition will be missed so much.
Our thoughts are with you all at this time of grief.
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Bob O'Keefe Frank and family:
On behalf of my mother ( Joan ) and my family, may we offer our deepest condolences to you and your family on the sudden passing of your beloved Trudy. We will miss her wit and generousity. She was always so kind to me and I know she she will be missed by all her friends and family. Our thoughts are with you.
Kind regards,
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Stella Hearn (Colliers, Con. Bay, NL) Frank and Family, my sincerest condolences on Gert’s passing. She always managed to come visit with us when she came to Newfoundland and to visit her brother Jim who lived next door to us.
Take Care.
Uncle Frank,
I’m so sorry you lost Aunt Trudy. We all loved her – she was the most fun. Do you remember Louie/Louies. She loved that place and hollered out the car window, “Wait for us, Louie, Louie – we’re coming later.” Larry thought she was great and my boys, Craig and Johnny thought she was the nicest of all their aunts. God bless you sweet Uncle Frank and I pray for peace for you somehow, someway. Love, deb (Anita’s daughter)