Violet May Trudeau Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Trudeau, Violet May Todd (Valard) age 85 Violet passed (November 29, 2017) from complications caused by Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine to Hazel (Whitmore) and Asie Todd. She moved with her parents to CT at the age of nine. She settled down in New Haven in 1958. After Violet retired from Winchester Repeating Arms/Olin Corp, she developed a passion for researching family genealogy. This lead her to become a member of The Mayflower Society and The DAR. Besides her passion for family history, she had a passion for her garden, which was always a beautiful sight to behold. Violet is survived by her children, Sheila Blackwood of N. Carolina, Sharon Costanzo of Florida, Stephen Valard, Clifford (Linda) Trudeau, April (Paul) Beisler, Jeannie (Leo) Cardone of Connecticut, Michael Trudeau of Tennessee and her sister-in-law, Evelyn Todd. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Raymond Todd, her son David Trudeau and her companion Oscar Asmus. Violet has 25 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. We would like to thank the caregivers at The Alzheimer’s Resource Center, in Plantsville, CT for the wonderful, attentive and generous care they provided to Violet. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Resource Center, 1261 S. Main St., Plantsville, CT 06479. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 2nd at 11:00am at the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St, Rocky Hill, CT. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park. Family and friends may call one hour prior to the service (10-11am).

Violet May Trudeau

May 22, 1932 - November 29, 2017