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Gertrude Quetsch "Trudy" Barry

1928 - 2015

Gertrude Quetsch "Trudy" Barry obituary, 1928-2015, St. Louis, MO

BORN

1928

DIED

2015

Gertrude Barry Obituary

Barry, Gertrude Quetsch Trudy Trudy passed away on April 17, 2015, fortified by the Holy Sacraments at her home of 55 years on the Priory Grounds. Born July 20, 1928 to Gertrude Shea and Leonard James Quetsch in Oak Park, Illinois, she married Royal Naval officer, J. Brian Barry in 1954. She was preceded in death by her youngest son, Matthew in 1990 and her husband, Brian in 2010. Trudy is survived by her children Anne (Harry) Weber, Mark (Cynthia), John (Linda), James (Carmen Santiago), Michael (Amanda), and Peter, who cared for her in her final years. Other survivors include her brother, Dr. Richard Quetsch of Cedar Rapids, IA, sisters-in-law Patricia Quetsch of Lombard, IL, Mary Alice Quetsch of McLean, VA and her beloved seventh son, Eddy Harris of France as well as 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Barry donated her body to St. Louis University. Services: A Memorial Mass and celebration of her life will take place at the St. Louis Abbey Church, where she was honored to be a confrater, on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 5:45 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Louis Priory, 500 S. Mason Road, St. Louis MO 63141, or Mercy Hospice Memorial Fund, 615 S. New Ballas Road, St. Louis MO 63141.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Apr. 21, 2015.

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April 23, 2015

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Barry family. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Rest in Peace.

Marie Antoinette Lowell

Patricia Quetsch

April 22, 2015

Many wonderful memories of Conway Road and the smiling face that was the matriarch...
A great sister-in-law and sorry could not spend more time there in recent years.
Love and Prayers to all the family, as she is resting in peace but remember she is still watching over you all.
Aunt Pat

Kathleen Stanton McNally

April 21, 2015

Our remembrances, cherished, were our years at Barat,
College of the Sacred Heart, as classmates, friends and confidants.
Then, through the years and now, lives separate but
treasured filled with God's loving care and grace,
Requiescat in Pacem!
Dearest Trudy,
Rest in Peace

Lovingly, Kathleen

April 21, 2015

I love you and miss you.You always were excited to see Mark and I. You greeted us with hugs and kisses and always with hospitality. You always came to the door to say goodbye when it was time for us to go. You were especially excited and thoughtful and wanted to hear all about my Social Work practice. You always asked about my sons. we shared this greatest love about our sons and daughter. Thank You for raising a wonderful Man,(my husband Mark Barry), his love,joy tears, and integrity flow from you, through you forever. I thank God for knowing you. May you rest in Jesus arms till we see you soon. Love Cynthia

April 21, 2015

"During all their distress it was distressing to him...In his love and compassion...he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old." (Isaiah 63:9) Please know that our Heavenly Father knows the pain you feel and promises to carry you through this distressing time.

E.W, ILLINOIS

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