Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Theresa Carr
BROOKLYN — Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Theresa Carr, formerly of Proulx St, quietly passed away at the age of 98 on May 17, 2026, at Davis Place Healthcare, Danielson.
Gertrude was born in 1927 in Putnam, daughter of the late Armand and Elizabeth (Maloney) Daigle. She had a lifelong love of music and great joy in performing on the violin and guitar, as well as singing. She was a devoted member of the Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers Club and cherished the opportunity to perform with fellow musicians. Throughout the years, she also shared her talents with the Worcester Synphonettes, Old Fiddlers Club of Rhode Island, several interfaith choirs, and the Providence Civic Orchestra of Senior Citizens. She even appeared on community auditions on WBZ television in the 1950s. Music was a constant source of happiness, friendship, and fulfillment in her life.
She leaves four children: Sandra Carr and her partner Ersin Dur of Somerville, Mass., Jeffrey Carr (Denise) of Suffield, Cynthia Pollack (Howard) of Davie, Fla., Preston Carr (Lisa) of Ware, Mass; three grandchildren Jonathan Kohavi of Plantation, Fla., Kirstin Carr of Enfield, and Preston Carr II of Worcester; her sister Celina Bonin of Woodstock. She was predeceased by Richard ‘Dick’ Carr of Oak Bluffs, Mass., former husband, and father of her children; a brother George Daigle, Killingworth; two sisters, Jane Daigle and Joanne Benoit.
For many years, she was a stay-at-home mother and was involved in activities such as teaching violin lessons, music instruction, 4-H, Girl Scouts, and hosting Fresh Air children. Later in life, she worked as a nursing assistant and had a small business creating videos for events.
She enjoyed family gatherings, trips for ice cream at Dresser Hill Farm and making her fudge and fresh bread. Family gatherings were often filled with music, jokes, and laughter that left everyone in tears. Faith played an important role in her life.
A creative person throughout her life, she expressed her talents through music and later through technology, creating videos and sharing content on YouTube. She enjoyed swimming laps in the Atlantic Union College in Lancaster, Mass., weekly hikes up Mount Wachusett and cycling around Wachusett Reservoir.
As a senior, she embraced technology with enthusiasm, earning the affectionate title of the family’s “Facebook Queen.” She loved staying connected through her computer, photos, and videos, always eager to share memories and keep up with family and friends.
The graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. June 10 in St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
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