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Trudy Smith Obituary
She was born in Cheltenham, England in 1909. She leaves behind her husband, Earl and son Gary, both of Groton.
A truly liberated woman ahead of her time, she adapted the world to herself. As a young woman, Trudy bicycled solo from Philadelphia to Key West, ferried to Cuba, returning home a month later. In her later years, she became a well known ornithologist, lecturer and advocate of her beloved birds. The stories she would tell of her adventures, and people she met over her lifetime, had no end and were always colored with humor. She loved hiking, making craftwork and her Red Sox.
Her devotion to caring for her "two boys" was unswerving to the end, and filled with love.
Trudy had decided there would be no funeral, and was cremated as was her wish.
If you are inclined to donate in her memory, please consider the Groton Bible Chapel, or do so with your favorite charity, for she loved all creatures great and small.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Trudy Smith
Lynn Miner
June 14, 2011
So very fondly remembered and such an amazing person. My condolences to the family.
Linda Reddy
June 13, 2011
Mr. Smith and Gary, So sorry to hear of your loss, I know no words can express how you must be feeling, Mrs. Smith was a lovely lady, always so nice to Bill and myself.
MICHAEL COMEAU
June 13, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
christina Douglas
June 12, 2011
I don't know if I met her at one of the quilt guild's I have only been here for one year. But my thoughts go out to her family.
Sharon Bennet
June 12, 2011
How I will miss this special person,
Love you Trudy!
Nancy Bryan
June 12, 2011
We at Thames River Quilters adored Trudy who came down to Ziberski House to visit often during quilting bees. I'll always remember her 100th birthday party which was special for this special lady.
My condolences to you, her family.
Sam Cerezo
June 12, 2011
I had the pleasure to be with Trudy @ Groton Regency...always making dinner time a very interesting one with her stories,she will be missed.
June 12, 2011
Gary, she sounds like an awesome lady. We are so sorry for your loss. Lisa and Thom
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