Wednesday, Jan. 14th, 1931 – Wednesday, Aug. 14th, 2024
Shrewsbury – Gloria A. (Lopriore) Trudel, 93, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Boylston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at her residence. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas F. Trudel, who passed in 2022.
Gloria was the devoted mother of David Trudel (wife Lenora), of Florida, Brian Trudel (wife Claudia), of South Carolina, Joan O’Connell (late husband Peter), of Virginia, Jean Pustis (husband Robert), of New Hampshire, and John Trudel (wife Barbara), of Massachusetts; cherished grandmother of Angela Sutherland (husband Vincent), of Florida, Emily Trudel, of Pennsylvania, Thomas Trudel (Tamsyn Dowden), of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Kerry O’Connell (Dan Kenneally), of New York, Dana Lippman (husband Matthew), of Virginia, Elise Cedeno (husband Edward), of Massachusetts, Michael Trudel, of Massachusetts, and Stephen Trudel (wife Sarah), of Connecticut; devoted great-grandmother of Eastyn Cedeno and Avery Trudel; loving sister of Lenore Makowiecki (wife of the late Chester Makowiecki), of Auburn, and John Lopriore, of Grafton; sister-in-law of Dorothy Jodray (wife of the late Mike Jodray), of Massachusetts, and Rita Prentiss (wife of the late Earl Prentiss); and doting aunt to many, many, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Camilla Terry, Josephine Sharon, Florence Lorusso (late husband Timothy Lorusso), William Lopriore (late wife Mary Olive “Ollie”), Mario Lopriore (late wife Anne), George Lopriore, and Alfred Lopriore (late wife Carol); and in-laws Edward Trudel, Peter (Buddy) Trudel, Marion Hull, Florence Carr, Eva Hepler, Beatrice Caouette, and Teresa Shaver.
Gloria was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Michael and Maria (Pescora) Lopriore. She was educated in Worcester, and received a degree in Nursing from Worcester Hahnemann Hospital in September of 1952. Gloria excelled in her career in nursing, and loved helping her patients. She worked as a Registered Nurse throughout the 1950’s for Dr. Bolduc, and then at Worcester County Hospital until her retirement in the late 1980’s.
In her younger years, Gloria enjoyed painting, as well as going for long drives, crocheting and spending time at the beach in Maine. In her later years, she loved making cookies and teaching her grandchildren to bake (especially her famous apple pie), and spending time with them in their activities. Gloria loved history, reading, music, and politics. She very much enjoyed playing bingo and visiting the casino, but especially loved the fun card games with family. She loved the large family gatherings and spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, siblings, in-laws, and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends were everything to her.
Gloria was a loving person and her empathy showed through when caring for others. She will be missed for her lively personality and joy in having fun, while being kind to all. She always made many new friends wherever she went.
The family would like to thank the staff and residents at The Residence at Orchard Grove in Shrewsbury for the care and companionship they provided in her last 2 years as well as the providers and staff at Reliant Medical Group, VNA Care and Salmon Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org/donate).
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 8:30 – 10:30 AM at the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. Her funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM at Saint Mary’s Church, 640 Main Street, Shrewsbury. Entombment will be at Saint John Cemetery, Worcester.