"I am a cousin of Gert's, but haven't seen her since our grandmother, Annabelle Woodhead, died in the 1960's. I am a year older than Gert...so we would both have been quite young at the time --but I do remember her and her brother Charles. My mother was Mary Woodhead Gilman. We lived in Jamestown. I keep in touch with another cousin in RI who I will pass this sad news on to. His name is John Woodhead, the son of Gordon Woodhead. My mother is deceased, but my father, Stephen, is still alive and lives with me here in Sarsaota. Our sincere condolescences to all of the family. I am sorry to see that our cousin Charles is deceased. We are a small family...it is sad that we weren't able to keep in touch. You have my e-mail address..I would be happy to corresond with any of the family."
In loving memory of
Gertrude Anna Woodhead
November 18, 1948 - July 1, 2007
Middletown, RI - Gertrude Anna Woodhead, 58, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 1st at Newport Hospital after a 2 year courageous battle with cancer. Gert was born in Newport, RI on November 18, 1948, to the late Charles and Gertrude Woodhead.She was a hairdresser for many years and owned her own business, Newport Hair Works Inc., with her dear friend Judy Seale. Her favorite motto was Im a beautician, not a magician. She enjoyed ceramics, fabric dolls and school crafts with her sister Ann. She loved shopping, especially browsing the Christmas Tree Shop. Gert was survived by her daughter and son-in-law Terri and Carlos Medeiros of Middletown with whom she lived and her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Elizabeth Woodhead of Portsmouth and her grandson Christopher.She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Everett Moniz of Portsmouth, and their daughters Denise, Kim and Christine, her brother and sister-in-law Karl and Francine Woodhead of Tiverton and their daughter Karen her sister and brother-in-law Carol and Bill Cookson of Mimbres, New Mexico and her daughter Cindy.She was the sister of the late Charles Woodhead Jr. of Jacksonville, FL.In addition to her family, she will be missed greatly by many of her friends who loved her.A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 6, 2007, at 11:00am, in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to the RI Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center, Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903.
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"After speaking with you Terry at the store I was shocked to see your mom passed so quickly. I am so sorry but just know shes out of her pain and suffering and know shes in heaven watching over all of us."
"Dear Terri, Carlos and Family. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy Delaney {TREZA}"
"Dear Terri, Carlos, Brian, Liz, and family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. Terri we shared a lot of happy times with your Mom. She sure did make us laugh. Remember all those precious times now as you celebrate her life. Gert would not want you to mourn her, but to remember her with joy and laughter. Love, Patty and Brian Schons"
"Terry, Carlos, Brian & Liz, My thoughts and prayers are with you t this time. Gert was a good friend to all and will surely be missed. Always remember the happy times you all had with her as that is how she would liked to be remembered. Our deepest sympathy to your family."
"Aunt Ann Denise Kim Christine, I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister and Aunt my thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time. Love Nancy"
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have recently been through something similar with my mom. I can empathize with what your going through. Cling to each other at this time. She has a beautiful family who loved her. May your memories of her fill your days with comfort and strength. God bless you all through this time."
"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at your hour of loss, God Bless."
"My sincere condolences for your loss. Although I did not know Gertrude, I do know that she was loved very deeply. I have worked with Kim and Christine, and they both spoke extremely fondly of their aunt, and it was apparent to me that she was a very special lady, indeed."
"Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Remember the many good times with Gert and live courageously and happily as she did."
"With deepest sympathy to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Always remember the good times. They will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time."
"My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time."
"With sincere and heartfelt condolences to your family."