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Obituary: Snyder, Gertrud ‘Trudy’

Trudy passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Meaford Long Term Care Centre on Saturday, January 6, 2024, in her 94th year.

Born in Marsden, Saskatchewan, on September 24, 1930, Trudy was a daughter of the late Max Ludwig and Dora (nee Moller) Witt.

She was predeceased by her husband Harry Snyder.

Trudy is survived by her children: Ken (Janice), Wayne (Jodi), Linda (Kevin), and Ron (Annette). She is the loved grandmother of Jordan (Christine), Jeremy (Yu-Ju), Sean (Delia), Nathan (Amanda), Melissa, Terra, Dee (Peter), Ivy (Clément), Eric (Jessica), Claire (Jackson), and Luke, and great-grandmother of Arabella, Luc, Liam, Bailey, Logan, Jake, Julian, Rio, Malikai, Remy, and Kayla.

She was predeceased by her siblings Florence, Arlene, Hans, Delf, and John. Trudy is survived by her sisters Helen and Diane, and sister-in-law Theresa, and will be fondly remembered by their families.

Trudy left Marsden and relocated to Winnipeg, Manitoba, to study nursing. Upon marriage she moved to Ontario where she and Harry farmed and Trudy pursued her nursing career and raising their family.

Trudy later embarked on a very successful career in real estate and was a keen volunteer in community activities, including the local fall fairs, Kinettes, and being a scout leader. She loved dancing!

A celebration of Trudy’s life will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in the Galleries at Meaford Hall, from 1 until 5 p.m., with a service and tributes beginning at 2 o’clock.

As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation or the Alzheimer Society Grey Bruce would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON, N4L 1B9, to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca

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