1945 – 2013
Carol L. (Clarke) Trudeau, age 68, of Wagher Road in the Wilsonville section of Thompson, passed away on October 3, 2013.
The daughter of the late Raymond Clarke and Lillian Pearl (Blackden) Cropper, she was born in South Kingstown RI.
She leaves her loving husband of 52 years, Adrien R. (Dick) Trudeau of Thompson.
The beloved mother of three devoted children, she leaves a son, Adrien R. Trudeau, Jr. of Onset, MA and two daughters, Jacqueline Renee (Trudeau) Rivera of Middleboro, MA and Marilyn Faith Trudeau of Plymouth, MA. She also leaves her dear son-in-law Nelson Rivera who she called her special son.
She also leaves her much loved grandchildren, Michael A. Trudeau and his wife, Shelley, of Belmont, MA; Katherine E. Trudeau and Sarah R. Trudeau both of Plymouth, MA and Bianca M. Rivera of Carver, MA. In addition she leaves an adored great grandchild, Brandon M. Trudeau of Belmont, MA
She also leaves one sibling, her brother, Gary R. Clarke, Sr. of Warwick, RI and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two siblings; her sister Marilyn (Clarke) Smith and her brother F. Alan Clarke, and a dear sister-in-law, Lynda Clarke.
Carol was a truly loving and kind hearted soul who made friends wherever she went. People were routinely drawn to her generous and compassionate nature, whether to stop and tell Carol their stories or just to tell her what a beautiful smile she had.
She was well known by family and friends as having an active, and quite long, prayer list. Once a person was put “on the list” they never came off. Loved ones and strangers alike benefited from their place on Carol’s prayer list. She always said it didn’t matter if she remembered a person’s name, because God knew who she was praying for.
Carol’s gifts to the world are her devoted children, loving grandchildren and her cherished great-grandson.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Carol’s family from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, October 7, 2013 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT. A gathering will begin at 10:00 am in the funeral home on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial will be private and at the conveniance of the family. As Carol was an avid animal lover and friend; the family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her memory to any organization that cares for the well-being of animals, such as an animal shelter or an animal rescue league of their choice. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
“Love is Stronger Than Death”
Rose & Jeff Aldrich
We love you Mem T. and will miss you all the days of our lives.
Mike & Anita Santerre
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dick.
Mike & Anita Santerre
Patricia and Robert Blain
Dick and family
Even though I only met Carol once, the devotion that you had for her could clearly be seen when you spoke of her. Our prayers are with you and your family, Dick.
Pat and Bob Blain
Jennifer L Dowding (Batte)
I don’t know if I ever met Carol, but she used to write to my grandmother her Aunt Maddie. Nina (Aunt Maddie to Carol) was always very happy to hear from Carol. Carol was always very bright and uplifting and I cherished her letters and cards to Nina just as much as Nina did. People like that are very few and far between. My thoughts are with you all. Although the pain of losing them never goes away it will become bittersweet with time. Love to you always, Jennifer, David, Justin, Trinity, & Alexis.
Mary L (Coffin) Barnes
I will forever miss my best friend of 54 years.
Linda Clarke Horton
To my Cousin Carol’s family, I am so sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. It was much to soon for her to leave. She was a kind and thoughtful person and her love for animals was a shared gift. I hope she is in a place where she can still share her love and kindness for the creatures. Thoughts and prayers to Carol’s family. ” In the Arms of The Angels ” RIP Carol Sincerely, Linda Clarke Horton
Paul & Jackie Therrien
Dick ,
Sorry about your loss , even after a long illness , it must be hard to lose the love of your life .
I want to thank you for joining me and others for the trek to see Soupy . It made the journey cross country a pleasure . I know you must of been worried about Carole on these occasions . Just know that GOD is taking good care of her .
Your friend and classmate , Paul Therrien
Sheryl Grimes Denton
To: Dick & family;
So sorry to learn of Carol’s passing. Even though we haven’t been in touch for many years, too many years I still remember the good times we had together when we were young.
Sounds like she had a wonderful large family. Her dream come true! She will be missed by all.
Sheryl & Earl
Lisa Pereira
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother and wife. Having lost my father many years ago, I sympathize and emphasize with your loss. I have many fond memories of your family, especially when you lived on Amos Street. I am so sorry I could not make it to the wake or funeral, but I know my mom passed along my regrets. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. With much love, Lisa (Smith) Pereira
Mike Atamian
Dick, you have my deepest condolences. While I haven’t seen you in many years, I think often of the kindness and generosity you and Carol both displayed over those few summers of high school when I would “visit” for weeks. Carol was like a second mother (and you were like a father) to me over those summers and your kindness is something I’ve never forgotten, and never will forget. Carol was an angel in life and now in Heaven. Sincerely, Mike Atamian (high school friend of your son Ade)