Patrick Louis Trudel Jr, 77, lifelong resident of Nashua, passed away on August 9, 2021 at the Hillsborough County Nursing Center in Goffstown, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 22, 1944 to his late parents, Patrick L and Charlotte M (Fredette) Trudel Sr. Patrick was raised and educated in Nashua, attending Nashua City Schools.
Patrick who was known throughout the community, worked as a foreman for the Nashua Department of Public Works for 31 years and then transferred to the school department. He worked for the remainder of his career as the custodian at New Searles Elementary School, where the young children brought immense joy to his heart. Patrick was known for his big personality, his kind heart, and he loved to make people laugh.
Patrick had many friends from different walks of life. Some remember him fondly as “Coach” especially his daughter’s softball and basketball teams, while others remember him as an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and wildlife. He was the beloved patriarch to his family, had a contagious smile that touched many souls and will be fondly be remembered, loved and cherished.
Patrick is survived by his loving wife, Louise A. (Caron) Trudel with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. They were to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on September 4th, 2021. He is also survived by his cherished daughter, Tammy (Trudel) Gilmore of Portsmouth, NH, his brother Robert Trudel and his wife Connie of Penobscot, ME as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Patrick was preceded in death by his daughter Amy Blanchard, wife of son-in-law Gerald Blanchard and his nephew Robert Trudel Jr whom he loved very much.
Visitation for Patrick will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 6 – 8 PM at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. Friends and family are cordially invited to attend. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 11 AM at Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad St, Nashua, NH. Guests are kindly asked to meet directly at church. To honor Patrick’s wishes, interment will be privately held.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Patrick’s memory to either the Alzheimer’s Association, 166 S River Rd #210, Bedford, NH 03110 or to the Hillsborough County Nursing Center, 400 Mast Road, Goffstown, NH 03045. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.Farwellfuneralservice.com. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.
