Gertrude "Trudy" Weston

BANGOR - Gertrude "Trudy" Weston, 90, died May 14, 2010, at a Bangor health care center. She was born Jan. 5, 1920, in Bangor, daughter of Gilbert R. and Florence Gertrude (Leach) Snowman Sr. Trudy worked 24 years at W. T. Grants store, Bangor and became the luncheonette manager. She was the master at baking banana bread, blueberry muffins and baked beans. She enjoyed bowling, and making quilts for her family and friends. Trudy was a life member and past matron of honor of Order of the Eastern Star Riverside Chapter No. 123, Orland. She was also a member of American Legion Post No. 12 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post No. 1761, Bangor. Surviving are four children, Nancy Wasson, Gordon Deans and his wife, Mary, Leroy Deans and his wife, Sharon, and Dana Deans and his wife, Sandra; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and three siblings. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold Weston, in 1991; and by four siblings. Friends are invited to call 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Interment will be at Pine Grove Cemetery. After the burial the family invites relatives and friends to Trudy's home for conversation and refreshments. Gifts in her memory may be sent to Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 103 Texas Ave., Bangor, ME 04401.