On April 19th, 2023, we lost our amazing Mom, Gertrude Teresa Smith, affectionately known as "Trudy", a longtime resident of Dutchess County, New York, passed away at the age of 80.

Trudy was born on October 17th,1942 in Verona, New Jersey to John D. And Gertrude Gahm. On September 12, 1964, she married the love of her life, Robert Allan Smith. They enjoyed a beautiful, loving life together until Bob's passing on October 18, 2001.

She graduated from Verona High School in Verona, New Jersey and later graduated from Dutchess Community College with a degree in nursing. Trudy started her nursing career at Benedictine Hospital and then on to Saint Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY for 37 years before retiring in 2018. She devoted her whole life to caring for others. Prior to her nursing career, Trudy ran a Ceramic Business out of her home where she enjoyed holding classes for many years.

Trudy treasured her family. She is survived by her two sons, Robert Allan Smith Jr. of Poughkeepsie, NY, John David Smith and his wife, Gabrielle of Poughkeepsie, NY. Grandchildren, Travis and Austin Dingee. She was Momma Trudy to Julia, Rebecca and Daniel Berak.

She is also survived by her brother in law's, David Smith, and Gary Smith and sister in law, Nancy Smith Castro, of Cobleskill, NY, Kathie and Steve Berak of Poughkeepsie, NY, and many beloved nieces and nephews and countless cousins with whom she shared a special bond, and a cherished circle of friends who were her extended family.

She was predeceased by her brother, Raymond, and Sister's Eileen Slater and Agnes O'Boyle. Sister in law, Rosemary Smith, and brother in law Richard Smith.

Trudy was a proud parishioner of Regina Coeli Church in Hyde Park, NY. Where she taught Sunday School classes for many years. Trudy and Bob instilled in their sons to always help others. She enjoyed raising her boys and watching their friends through the years with the sports they played and Cub Scouts. She was extremely proud of all of them. Trudy was an avid reader, and had a deep love for all music. She enjoyed watching the many orchestra concerts and dance recitals of her grandkids. Especially the private performances done just for Momma Trudy.

She was the vibrant and positive center for her family and friends. She shared her love of life and laughter and opened her heart and soul to each and every one of us. All of the lives that Trudy touched are feeling a profound loss. May her love and light shine through in the memories we all hold forever in our hearts.

Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 PM, Tuesday, April 25th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM, Wednesday, April 26th at Regina Coeli Church, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Burial will follow in the family plot at Cobleskill Rural Cemetery, Cobleskill, NY. Immediately following the burial there will be a luncheon to celebrate Trudy's life at The Bull's Head Inn, 105 Park Place, Cobleskill, NY.