Miss Anna Gertrude Carey

Anna Gertrude “Trude”Carey, of Easton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Memorial Hospital in Easton after a short illness. She was 99 years old. Born in Hanover, Pennsylvania on December 24, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Caldwell Carey and Arabella Reed Carey. Trude lived her early childhood years in Sunbury, PA before moving to Collingdale PA in 1925. After graduating from Collingdale High School, Ms. Carey received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Bucknell University in 1935, where she was an active member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, and completed her Master of Arts Degree in English literature from the University of Pennsylvania in 1937. Ms. Carey taught English in the Upper Darby School System in Pennsylvania, and served as head of the English department. Trude enjoyed traveling with friends and family. Her travels took her to the far corners of the world, including China, India, and throughout Europe. She was fluent in French and enjoyed conversing with anyone who loved the language. She spent many summers visiting Grand Manan, N.B. Canada, Martha’s Vineyard, MA, and Long Beach Island, N.J. where she painted many coastal scenes in oil. After moving to Londonderry in Easton in 2004, she began her first paintings in water color. Ms. Carey is survived by her nieces, Louise C. McCarthy of Manahawkin, N.J., Roberta C. Carey of Easton, MD, and great nieces and nephews Laura B. Callahan of Sydney, Australia, Clark R. Callahan of Norwich, Vermont, Robert R. Carey of Washington, D.C., Andrew L. Carey of Denver, Colorado, Michael J. McCarthy of Eugene, Oregon, Dennis O. McCarthy of Surf City, N.J.; and great great nephews and nieces Kelsey C. and Virginia R. Dalton of Sydney, Australia; Catherine E. and Claire D. Callahan of Norwich, VT, and Caroline C., Robert R., Jr., and Thomas B. Carey of Washington, D.C. In addition to her parents, Trude was predeceased by her sister Elizabeth C. Callahan, brother Robert H. Carey, nephew John L. Callahan, Jr., and great great niece Elizabeth C. Dalton. A graveside service was held on Friday, March 22, 2013, at 12:00 noon at the Pomfret Manor Cemetery in Sunbury, PA. Trude is at peace in her family plot with her parents, grandparents, aunt, uncle, and siblings. Arrangements were handled by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 200 S. Harrison St. Easton, MD 21601.

Miss Anna Gertrude Carey

December 24, 1913 - March 19, 2013