1940 – 2026

Gertrude Lauzon (Cudmore) of Riverside Albert, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Born in Moncton, she is the daughter of the late Bennett and Dorothy (Woodburn) Eagles.

Gertrude had many adventures in her life that took her outside of New Brunswick. She lived in Alberta from the 1978 to 2009. She cooked in camp kitchen in the Alberta oilpatch for many years, she truly enjoyed being the proprietress of “Grammie’s Country Kitchen” in Camrose and worked many years as a personal caregiver.  While living in Alberta, she enjoyed many trips to British Columbia and enjoyed her travels in all the provinces   when she drove home to visit.  She enjoyed cooking, camping and spending time with her grandchildren.

She will be missed and remembered by her daughters: Lorna (Lyle) Sherwood, Betty (Tom) Desjarlais, Linda (Duane) Fredine, Joan (David) Eardley, her son David (Mary) Cudmore. Her sisters: Janet Terris, Margaret (Jonnie) Wilson, Barbara (Rod) Langis and her brothers: James (Judy), Bennett “Sonny” (Mary Ann), David (Debby) and Bruce (Pat). She is also missed and remembered by her grandchildren: Lacey, Christy, Ashley, Ryan, Adam, Malissa, Michael, Candice, several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews

Aside from her parents, Gertrude was predeceased by her husband Vernon Cudmore, sister Beulah “Judy” Smith, brother-in-law Rod Langis , her son-in-law Duane Fredine and her nieces Tina and Lisa.

A special thank you to the Forest Dale home staff and administration for all of their care and support to Gertrude and her family the last five years.

Cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will take be held later for her family.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Rd. Riverview (506-869-2007).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.