Trudi’s Obituary
Dickie, Gertrude (“Trudi”) Snelgrove
(nee Hillier)
Former Councilor, Town of Carleton Place, and Lay Minister, Zion-Memorial United Church
Peacefully in hospital at Carleton Place, Ontario on Friday Oct 12, in her 90th year.
Beloved wife of the late Andrew J. Dickie. Treasured mother of Elizabeth, Brian, Keith, Stephen, Neil. Much loved grandmother of Ryan, Kyle, Emmett, Jordan, Josh, Zach, Karsten, Shayley, Katie, and honorary grandchildren Devon, Carly, and Caitlin. Great-grandmother of Jayden. Aunt and great-Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Born in Wesleyville, Nfld., Trudi was daughter of the Rev. S.J. Hillier and Mary Hillier. She was predeceased by her brother Norman, and survived by her brother Jack and sister Mary-Lou.
She trained as a Registered Nurse at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal and nursed there and in Ottawa for over 10 years.
She married Andrew Dickie in 1960. They were active members of Zion Memorial Church, and she served as Superintendent of the Sunday School for several years.
In the 70’s she served on Town Council 1976-1982 and 1985-1988. For most of the 1980’s she also served as manager of the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce.
After the passing of her husband Andrew in 1990, she began theological studies and attained designation as a Lay Minister in the United Church of Canada a few years later. She served in that role at Zion-Memorial Church for nearly 20 years.
Our entire family is beyond grateful to the staff of Carleton Place Hospital for the exceptional care, professionalism and patience shown to Mom and to all of us. Special thanks also to Mum’s long-time physician, Dr. Walker.
For those who wish, a donation to Mum’s favorite charity, the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital would be appreciated.
There will be no wake or public viewing. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, Oct 18 at Alan R Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place. Private interment following cremation will be held at Union Cemetery in Belleisle Creek, N.B.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Trudi Dickie October 12 2018.
Décès pour la Ville: Carleton-Place, Province: Ontario
