Gertrude (Trudy) Penner passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour.
Trudy is the daughter of the late Alfred and Helen Baird, and wife of the late Dan Penner who passed away October 10, 1989. She is survived by her brother Alfred and nieces Laura, Denise and Michelle and their families in Scotland.
Trudy was born December 23, 1927 in Arbroath, Scotland and came to Canada in 1952. She lived in Montreal four years and came to Winnipeg in 1956. She worked at Eaton’s for 17 years and moved to Thalberg in 1974. Dan and Trudy farmed there, and she was a member of Trinity Lutheran in Thalberg. She enjoyed singing in the choir. She moved to Beausejour in 2000.
Many thanks to the staff at East Gate Lodge for all the friendship, care and support they showed Trudy. Trudy truly enjoyed her home at East Gate Lodge.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour. Interment will be held in Arbroath, Scotland at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to East Gate Lodge.
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Denise Dearie
A wonderful aunt, we have many special memories and we shall cherish them always. Rest in peace Trudy , all our love Denise, Jock , Kelsey and Gavin xxx
Bob Strong
My sincere condolences on your loss. I pray that memories of happier times will see you through your time of grief!
God gave us memory so we might enjoy roses in winter.”
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