Mary V. Trodden

Mary V. Trodden obituary, Bensalem, PA

Mary V. Trodden

Mary Trodden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home on Mar. 10, 2026.
Mary V. Trodden of Blue Bell passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 8, 2026. She was 97 years old. Mary is survived by her loving children, Mary Jonas (Gary), Eileen Turner, Kathleen Donohue (Timothy), Joseph (Lori), Theresa Cullen (Robert), and Michael (Christine); grandchildren, Theresa, Gary, Tracy, Michelle, Megan, Heather, Kelly, Brian, Kaitlyn, Jessica, Lauren, Danielle, Robert, Matthew, Kirstin, Michael, Daniel, Jenna, and Joseph; 29 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; daughter, Margaret Skelton (Harry); and grandson, Timothy.

Mary lived her life with a joyful spirit that touched everyone around her. Though she spent time working outside the home, her greatest calling-and her greatest pride-was being a mother. She taught her family the values that shaped their lives: to avoid conflict with one another, to never envy what others have, and to always show gratitude for the blessings they were given.

Mary had an extraordinary gift for remembering every detail about her loved ones-birthdays, anniversaries, and all the little things that made each person unique. No one ever doubted her love, and in return, she was deeply loved by all who knew her.

Her presence brought warmth, steadiness, and joy to her family, and her absence will be felt profoundly. Mary will be dearly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mary's Life Celebration on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:50 AM at St. Helena's Church in Blue Bell. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM. Mary will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, Mary's family requests memorial donations in her name be made to Amigos de Jesus, P.O. Box 476, Malvern, Pa 19355-9998

Or via their website https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?id=6&name=E348221

To share your fondest memories of Mary and to express your condolences to the Trodden family, please visit www.LifeCelebration.com.

Care entrusted to Boyd Horrox Givnish Funeral Home.

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