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Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Anne McDonnell

January 1, 2020

While on vacation in Florida, with family by her side, our beloved mother, Trudy, passed away suddenly on the evening of Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Loving wife of Barry for almost 63 years. Dear mother of Catherine (Joe), Kevin (MaryAnne), Anne Marie (Paul) and Richard (Meg). Loving Grandma of Michael (Kate), Laura (Adam), Katie (Jason), Thomas, Casey, Amy, Lauren, Barry, and Matthew. Precious great-grandmother of Jack, James, Myles, Arthur, Oliver, and Elodie. Sister of Lena Kulchyski, Lorne (Deborah) Karlson, and Ron (Christine) Kulchyski. Predeceased by sisters Elizabeth (Philip), Adele (Ted), and sister-in-law, Margo. Family and friends will be received at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Thursday from 5:00 ~ 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 777 Valetta Street, London, on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Trudy are asked to consider Diabetes Canada, L’Arche London, or Holy Family Parish, and would be appreciated. 

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Deepest Sympathies Barry and Families Love and Prayers Eileen (McDonnell) Countryman and Family

~ Eileen Countryman and Family

dear Cathie and Joe and all the family. We are so sorry for your loss. It is so difficult to experience such a loss. Our prayers are with you as you grieve . Wishing you strength and courage in the hope of the Resurrection. Blessings

~ Toinette Pariios

My thoughts and prayers are with you Barry, and family during this difficult time. May God shine His light upon you and give you strength.

~ Clari Thornicroft

So sorry to hear the news. We enjoyed seeing Trudy in Florida during family get togethers over the years. Thinking of the Kulchyski & Karlson family during this difficult time. Love to all from Deborah's son Michael & family

~ Michael Harris

Barry and Kevin, my heart goes out to you and your family. Accept my warm and heartfelt sympathy and know that I am thinking of you during this time. Melissa Morton

~ Melissa Morton

So sorry for your loss, thinking of you at this difficult time.

~ Jeff and Susan Mollard

(Donated to L'Arche London)

~ LaPorta Family

(Donated to L'Arche London)

~ Cathy Lawson (Joshua Murrays Aunt)

(Donated to L'Arche London)

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(Donated to Diabetes Canada)

~ Mary and Frank Vanderweyst

(Donated to Diabetes Canada)

~ Susan McDonald

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