Gertrude "Trudy" Frances Young

Gertrude Frances Young, lovingly known to many as Trudy, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100.

Born in Boston on May 18, 1925, Trudy was the daughter of Lenard and Gussie Finkel. She grew up alongside her three siblings, Murray, Sophie, and Jerry, forming lifelong bonds that shaped her deep commitment to family and community.

On February 22, 1948, Trudy married the love of her life, Henry Young. Together they shared 51 devoted years of marriage until Henry’s passing on April 15, 1999. Their partnership was one of love, dedication, and shared purpose.

Trudy was a devoted wife and a loving, hands-on mother to her three children, Steven, Laurence, and Joyce. She also cherished her son-in-law, Jack, and was a proud grandmother to Zackary, Emily, Jordan, and Julia, and a delighted great-grandmother to Lila.

While raising her family, Trudy was licensed in property and casualty insurance and served as the bookkeeper for the family business, balancing professionalism with her unwavering devotion to home and family.

Trudy embraced life with enthusiasm and curiosity. She loved reading, solving puzzles, and playing Mah Jong, but her greatest passions were gardening and the arts. She delighted in museums, theater, ballet, dancing, and cultural experiences of all kinds, always eager to learn and participate.

A pillar of her community, Trudy was deeply engaged with Temple Emanuel in Newton, Massachusetts. She was an active member of the Sisterhood, organized numerous charitable fundraisers, and performed as a lead dancer in many temple shows—bringing joy, energy, and grace to every stage she stepped on.

Her commitment to Jewish life and service extended well beyond her temple. Over the years, Trudy held leadership roles in prestigious Jewish organizations, including serving as president of both Hadassah and B’nai B’rith. She was a tireless fundraiser and volunteer, particularly in support of veterans, and received multiple awards recognizing her outstanding volunteerism, including the Good Samaritan Award.

Later in life, Trudy found a vibrant new community at Linden Ponds, where she quickly immersed herself in its cultural and social life. She helped grow the Jewish Club, played a key role in fundraising for prayer books for Sabbath services, and warmly welcomed new residents as part of the welcoming committee. She remained active—enjoying exercise classes, walking, and eagerly attending plays and ballet performances in Boston.

Trudy’s life was defined by generosity, leadership, joy, and an unwavering commitment to family, faith, and community. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington Street, Canton followed by burial at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon.

Donations in Trudy’s memory may be made to Jewish War Veterans at JWV.org or to The Jewish Rehabilitation Center, in care of Amanda Liberman at 617-971-5792 .