AGNES ‘LOUISE’ TRUDEAU (nee Nault)
October 15, 1932 – November 8, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Agnes “Louise” Trudeau.
Born in Richer, Manitoba in 1932, she was the 4th of 15 children to Aime and Eugenie Nault. Her childhood was a busy but happy one. Mom loved school and would tell us stories of her long walks (uphill both ways!) with childhood friends, taking the horse and buggy, and her dominance at the school spelling bees. As one of the older siblings, babysitting and cleaning house was part of the norm at home. Attending regular mass brought the family and community together during her early years, which Louise continued and cherished throughout her life.
In 1950 she married Noel Trudeau, moving to Winnipeg to start their future together. It was there that they welcomed their 4 children and Mom started her legacy as our family matriarch, giving guidance and love (and scolding when needed!) to 5 generations.
Mom taught us all the value of hard work, helping to support her family by waitressing for many years in Winnipeg before moving with the family to Vermilion Bay, Ontario in 1966. It was hard to leave the big city, but she persevered and made the most of it! She started off her new life working as a waitress at Barr’s Corner until she was hired at the Vermilion Bay Co-op where she worked until her retirement. Louise was an extremely hard worker and loved her job. She made many lifelong friends in town and met a lot of friends along the way through her love of travelling.
Throughout her retirement Louise kept busy and was an active member of her community, church, and the ‘Happy Go Lucky’ Seniors Club. She took up knitting later in life and her family and friends and new grandbabies were recipients of her beautiful, perfectly knitted afghans, which we all still cherish.
She loved to travel; especially if it involved her grandchildren’s activities. Whether it be hockey, diving, archery, music, she was their number one fan. From graduations to weddings to birthday parties, she was all in and up for a road trip. She made sure she was a part of their lives and celebrations and would always be accompanied by her famous pet de sours or cheesecakes. She had no problems to travel across Canada and into the US on more than one occasion.
Her independence, strength, kind spirit and love of God did not go unnoticed and will not be forgotten.
Louise was predeceased by her parents; 4 brothers and 5 sisters and her husband, Noel in 2010.
Surviving are her 4 children; Dianne (Randy Lundmark), Jerry, Linda Merkoske, Robert (Emma), 4 sisters, and 1 brother. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
We’d like to thank the nurses and staff at the Dryden Regional Health Centre for taking such good care of our mother during her time there. A special heartfelt thank you to Dr. Barrie. Your caring and compassion to Louise will forever be remembered. Dianne, Jerry, Linda, Robert.
Please join us in a Celebration of Life at the Evangelical Mission Church, Vermilion Bay, on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 1:00 pm with Pastor Wayne Toews officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the DRHC Palliative Care Department, P.O. Box 3003, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z6 or to the Evangelical Mission Church, 55 Willow St., Vermilion Bay, ON P0V 2V0
Condolences may be posted at www.dcfh.ca
Arrangements entrusted to the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3
