Fred Vincent Trumbull, 82, of DeBary, FL passed away on
November 22nd at home surrounded by family and friends.
Defying all odds after suffering a stroke 7 years ago, Fred
learned to walk again. He continued to live life to the fullest,
including twice cruising the Caribbean with his family for
both his 50th wedding anniversary and 80th birthday.
Fred leaves behind his beloved wife, Madeleine (Caravalho)
Trumbull, who was instrumental in Fred’s recovery, and was
his fiercest advocate. Fred and Madie recently celebrated their
54th wedding anniversary.
Fred grew up in Shrewsbury, MA, graduating from
Shrewsbury High School in 1956. He served in the Air Force
from 1959-1963 and was an Industrial Electrician in
Worcester, MA for over 30 years. Fred was a long-time
parishioner of St Roch’s Parish in Oxford where he could be
found singing in the choir, teaching CCD, lectoring, and
serving as a Eucharistic Minister. Upon retirement to FL, Fred
enjoyed traveling the world with his wife and kept himself
busy working as the unofficial resident fix-it man in their
retirement community, Kingslake.
Fred is also survived by his brother J. Philip Trumbull, of
Saginaw, MI, three daughters, Johanna Chernisky of DeBary,
FL, Jennifer Antkowiak of Worcester, MA, and Jacqueline
Gates of Oxford, MA, six grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter.
Fred was dubbed “The Kindest Man Who Ever Lived” by his
children. He loved his family unconditionally, wanted
anything that made his wife happy, was a lover of a good (or
bad) pun, always tried to make people laugh (especially with
his Donald Duck impersonation), and hummed a bass line like
a well tuned instrument. He was loved by all who knew him.
A graveside service will be held in Paxton, MA at a later date.
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