Obituary of Gertrude "Trudy" Omand

(nee Zettel)

Trudy passed away peacefully at her home in Kitchener on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the age of 92.

Predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, Bill Omand, on October 12, 2018.  Loving mother of Jane Sabucco and husband Robert, Barbara Hurlston and husband Garth, and Jim Omand and wife Karen.  Cherished grandmother of Michael (Amanda), Matthew, Vanessa Sabucco, Kathryn and Bradley Hurlston, Cheyanne and Tara Omand and great-grandmother of Tyler Sabucco.  She will be greatly missed by her sisters-in-law Grace Abs and Marjorie Fraser, her many nieces and nephews, and friends at Trinity Village.

Predeceased by her parents Henry Zettel and Caroline Zinger, brothers Hubert Zettel, Albert Zettel, Father Wilfred Zettel, Otto “Skip” Zettel and her sisters Olive Dietrich and Marie Ferguson.

Trudy was born and raised in Wellesley where her father Henry started a hardware store. She attended St Mary’s High School, had a calling to the nursing profession and attained her Registered Nursing designation at St Mary’s Hospital. When presented the opportunity, she ventured out with a friend and fellow nurse to pursue a nursing career in Banff, Alberta and subsequently Vancouver / Victoria BC.  She shared many stories of her times working with the nuns and the patients in the hospitals in the West. She had a strong devotion to her faith and also to her family. When she received word her mother was ill, Trudy immediately came home. After her mother’s passing, she supported and cared for her father in the family home until his passing.

 It was also on her return to Wellesley that she was courted by her beloved Bill, and they were married in 1957. Trudy and Bill raised their family in Wellesley with great pride.  They were hard workers, devoted parents and imparted many strong values into their children and grandchildren.  They moved into Kitchener to enjoy 20 years of their retirement at Trinity Village.

Trudy was devoted to her faith and was a role model for her family and others. She was also a great conversationalist and a storyteller who had a great sense of humour. Those who knew her will miss her ability to make everyone feel like part of the family.

The Omand family will receive relatives and friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Aloysius RC Church, 11 Traynor Avenue, Kitchener on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception at the church.  A private family committal service will be held at the Hampstead Cemetery.

Condolences for the family and donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.