Maurice Trudel

Maurice Mo Trudel, 75, of Englewood, Fla, passed peacefully at home on March 11, 2010 after a valiant struggle with cancer. He and his wife, Shirley Wells Trudel moved from Gardner, MA, his place of birth, to Englewood permanently in October of 2006. Professionally, Mo was a Master's Degree trained high school language teacher for 23 years in New York and Massachusetts, later owning and operating a wallpapering and painting business prior to retirement.

Mo had a true passion for music throughout his life, specifically as a member of the barbershop singing community over the last 39 years. He was a member of the Worcester MA Men of Song, and an original founder of the Lemon Bay Chord Company barbershop chorus here in Englewood. As a member of the barbershop quartet, the Lemon Bay Blend, he organized a yearly "singing valentine" charity event with proceeds benefiting the local high school music programs and graduating students. The quartet and chorus has entertained many throughout the Englewood area. Mo enjoyed gardening, coin-collecting, and was a skilled handyman. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

Mo is remembered with love by his wife Shirley and three children, Diane Trudel Songin of Walpole Ma., Brian Trudel of Vista, Ca. and Michael Trudel of New York City, NY, and five granddaughters Kiera, Shannon, Jilleen, Casey, and Delaney. A memorial service in honor of his life will be held Thursday, March 18th, at 10 am.at the Lemon Bay Funeral Home chapel with refreshments to follow at the Oak Grove Community Center, 1800 Englewood Rd. Englewood. Fla.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Mo Trudel Scholarship Award c/o The Lemon Bay Chord Co. 1501 Beach Rd. #209 Englewood, FL. 34223. Friends may visit www.lemonbayfh.com to sign the guestbook and express condolences to the family.