Gertrude “Trudy” Duff, 97, of Sparta passed away on February 28, 2010 at her residence. Trudy was born in Newark, was raised in West Orange and lived in the Lake Mohawk section of Sparta for 67 years. She was a member of the Essex Watercolor Club, Sparta Women’s Club and the Sparta Humane Society. She was a professional artist who showed and sold her paintings in several states and was often featured at the Sussex County Fair. Trudy is predeceased by her beloved husband Lt. Garnet R. Duff, NJ State Police. Trudy is survived by her brother Robert L. Dey and his wife Margaret; nephew Robert W. Dey and his wife Maggie; niece Keri Bien and her husband Herbert; grandnephews Robert W. Dey ll, William L. Dey and Sean Bien. She is also survived by her grandniece Melissa Bien. Friends may call Friday, March 5th, 2010 from 2-5pm at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta. A funeral service will be held at 10am Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Sparta, 32 Main St., Sparta, NJ. Interment will follow at Pleasantdale Cemetery, West Orange, NJ. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to: Father Johns Animal House, 50 Father Johns Lane, Lafayette, NJ 07848.
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