Francis L. Trudeau

Francis L. Trudeau, 87, of Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, died on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the Golden Living Center Attleboro after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Grace M. (Palmer) Trudeau to whom he was married on May 23, 1997. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 13, 1923, he was a son of the late Florence L. Tredeau. Mr. Trudeau moved to Attleboro Falls in April from South Boston where he had resided for many years. Prior to moving to South Boston, Mr. Trudeau resided in the Roslindale section of Boston for many years. He was employed as a car wash attendant in Arlington several years ago and later worked as a furniture stripper and then as a dish washer at the LaFayette House in Foxboro. Mr. Trudeau was a communicant of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, North Attleboro. He treasured the time spent making things such as shelves and sailboats. Mr. Trudeau loved the holiday season and enjoyed decorating his home and dressing up as Santa during the Christmas holiday. He will be lovingly remembered for his delicious stuffing he made each Thanksgiving. In addition to his wife of 14 years, he leaves four children: Kathleen M. McCarthy of Attleboro Falls; Grace F. McCormick of Hanover; Albert P. McCormick of Jamaica Plain and Robert J. McCormick, Jr. of Attleboro Falls; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a sister: Dorothy McCormack of Jamaica Plain and several extended family members and friends. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on his 88th Birthday - Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 5:00 7:00 PM in the Memorial Chapel of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Those in need of a ride to visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation. Childrens room available during visitation. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 8:00 AM from the Memorial Chapel of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 AM at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Park Street, North Attleboro with Rev. David A. Costa, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Towne Street, Attleboro Falls. Following the cemetery services, an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship, refreshments and remembrance at a location to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dyer-Lake Charitable Foundation, Inc., a registered 501 (c) 3 organization, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, North Attleboro, MA 02760 to benefit the American Cancer Society. To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an online register book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.