Gertrude (Simpson) Caulfield

Gertrude (Simpson) Caulfield – of Woburn, Wednesday, July 5th, she was eighty five years of age. Beloved wife of the late John J. Caulfield. Devoted mother of Deborah Caulfield Whitehead and her husband William of FL, Joanne Longval and her husband Paul of FL, Susan McAllister and her husband David of N. Reading, John Caulfield and his wife Rosemary of Woburn, Eileen Caulfield of Medford, and William Caulfield and his wife Erika of Westford. Cherished grandmother of John J. Caulfield, Michael and Daniel Cummings, and Robert, Matthew, and Allison Ramos. Great-grandmother to Brianna, Stella, and Zeke Caulfield. A Funeral will be held from the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, Saturday, July 8th, at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn, at 10:00. Interment in North Cambridge Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to call, Friday evening, July 7th, 4:00 -8:00 p.m. Remembrances may be made in Gertrude’s honor to Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

OBITUARY:

Gertrude (Simpson) Caulfield, a long time resident of Woburn, passed away at her home in North Reading, Wednesday, July 5th. The beloved wife of the late John J. Caulfield she was eighty-five years of age

Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Margaret ( Kelley) Simpson. Raised and educated in Cambridge Gertrude was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School.

Gertrude married her sweetheart John Caulfield in 1950. She was blessed with six children to whom they were devoted. Needless to say she was kept quite busy over the years! Tending to her daily house chores, then as they grew

Summer time was truly a favorite time of year. The car would be packed and the children would all hop in, and off they would go! Hampton Beach was always a favorite destination, as well as their cottage on “The Cape”.

At home, on vacation or even shopping, no matter where she was, people were drawn to her. A friendly woman by nature, Gertrude could start or respond to people, a conversation would start and by the end, some would have given her their life story! She truly enjoyed meeting new people and always made the time to listen.

Gertrude loved to travel and all the adventures that came with it. Nooks, crannies and corners where all discovered and covered as she traveled to places such as Ireland, Hawaii, Jamaica, and throughout South America.

Reading was her passion. Any genre, any time, and anywhere, she always enjoyed a good book. Gertrude throughout her life could be found with her nose in a book, standing or seated. Sadly in later years she began to lose her vision. Gertrude then became involved with the Perkins Low Vision Group and once again was able to enjoy her books.

Gertrude will always be remembered as a compassionate, quick witted, fun loving, and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother that could “give a good eyebrow” if needed followed by a terrific hug!

Gertrude was predeceased by her beloved husband John.

She was the devoted mother of Deborah Caulfield Whitehead, her husband William of FL, Joanne Longval, her husband Paul of FL, Susan McAllister, her husband David of N. Reading, John Caulfield, his wife Rosemary of Woburn, Eileen Caulfield of Medford, and William Caulfield, his wife Erika of Westford. Cherished grandmother of John J. Caulfield, Michael and Daniel Cummings, and Robert, Matthew, and Allison Ramos. Great-grandmother to Brianna, Stella, and Zeke Caulfield. A Funeral will be held from the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, Saturday, July 8th, at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn, at 10. Interment in North Cambridge Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to call, Friday evening, July 7th, 4 – 8 p.m. Remembrances may be made in Gertrude’s honor to the Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472.