Obituary of Camilla Trudell

TRUDELL: Camilla Agatha (nee Glavin)

February 5, 1926 - July 2, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the death of Camilla Trudell, who passed away peacefully on July 2, 2023 at the age of 97 at Riverview Gardens in Chatham.

She was predeceased by her parents, James and Laura Glavin as well as siblings Rita, John, Tom, Lorraine and Mary. Beloved wife of 70+ years to the late Raymond (2020). Loving mother to her 5 darlings Mary Carol Heaven (Ted), David (Marilyn), Catherine, Vince (Sheila) and Brian.

Cherished grandmother to 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her sisters-in-law Angela Gagner, Claire Morrice and Lucille Kir (George). She witnessed many changes in her life from riding in a horse and buggy to elementary school with her sister to enjoying Facetime visits with family during the pandemic.

Her Catholic faith was a great source of strength her whole life long and she was a faithful Catholic Women's League member for 70+ years. Her pride in her Irish roots encouraged lively St. Patrick's Days at our home.

A special thanks to all of the staff at Riverview Gardens for their exemplary care and support.

In true Camilla character her last spoken words were "God Bless You."

Visitation will be held at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 3:00 - 5:00pm and 7:00 - 9:00pm.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, 32 Canal Street, Tilbury at 11:00am on Friday, July 7, 2023. Interment to follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.

For those who wish, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choosing would be appreciated.

McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519-351-2040