Obituary of Gertrude L. Woodhouse

The death of Gertrude L. 'Trudy' Woodhouse of Saint John, widow of John D. 'Jack' Woodhouse, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Wednesday, November 12, 2003. Mrs. Woodhouse was born in Saint John, a daughter of the late James D. and Gertrude H. (Connolly) McKellop. Trudy graduated from St. Vincent's Girls' High School and then completed the Commercial Course at Saint John Vocational School. She graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital Radiology School and was employed in the X-Ray Dept. of St. Joseph's Hospital until her marriage. After the birth of her first child she became a devoted stay at home mom, and raised four beautiful children. After the death of her life's partner she re-entered the work force and worked at the Saint John Regional Hospital as desk secretary in the Cardiac Department for 19 years until her retirement last year. She is survived by two sons, Peter (Kathy) and Paul (Mary), both of Saint John; two daughters, Sharon Woodhouse (Brad McNeill) of Quispamsis, and Patti-Lynn Taylor (Donnie) of New Dominion, P.E.I.; one sister, Sharon Savoie of Quispamsis; eight grandchildren; one niece, Janice Savoie; and two nephews, Grant and Eric Savoie. Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church on Saturday morning at ten o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Palliative Care Unit S.J.R.H., or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.