Trudy Darrah

Trudy Darrah, 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep to her heavenly rest on Friday, January 17th, 2025. Born on June 16th, 1950 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the daughter of Malcolm MacLeod Darrah and Marian Margaret Darrah (nee Power), Trudy grew up in Waltham and was a lifelong resident. She was a 1968 graduate of Waltham High School and an Education major at Framingham State College. For 15 years she put her whole heart into teaching K4 Kindergarten at the Carousel School in Waltham where she was loved by all of her students. The next 25 years were spent being the Surgical Unit Coordinator at Emerson Hospital in Concord where she proved herself to be an asset to all those she worked with. 

A loving daughter, sister, Aunt and friend Trudy was a kind, gentle, resilient, tough, creative, independent soul that excelled at all she did and left an imprint on all of the hearts around her. She had a creative, artistic eye, a talent for decorating, loved creating anything with flowers, cooking and baking. She had a curious and inquisitive mind, was as smart as a whip, an avid reader, history buff, a perpetual learner who would always know the answer to anything you asked her, and If she didn't know, she would seek it out and get back to you. A great dancer, volleyball player, a lover of movies, and music including the Beatles, the Moody Blues, Jefferson Starship and Irish music which led her to take a trip to Ireland with her cousin June one summer which was a highlight of her life.

Trudy had a special gift for giving and gifting. She would go to the ends of the earth to find the right gift that would perfectly fit the person and the occasion she had in mind, and it was always exactly what that person needed, wanted or loved. Her gifts always made you feel seen, special and loved. Equally, she would give of herself even to her own detriment with a listening ear, a compassionate heart, and words of wisdom. She always seemed to know just the right thing to say in the moment. 

As a daughter, she was an indispensable right hand girl for her Mom with 5 children, her being the oldest and twins being the youngest. She was thought of not only as a loving sister but as a second Mother and she often functioned that way.

As a sister, she always had the backs of her brothers and sisters, was very protective, and was a trusted confidant and friend, with a quick sense of humor and always lots of fun to be with. Being with her was like coming home.

 A very loving and involved Aunt, her nieces and nephews could always expect something special and fun to happen whenever they were with Aunt Trudy, whether it was a new toy, game or book. A trip to Drumlin Farm, a museum, the circus, Storyland, a train ride to Boston just for fun or a trip to Disney World that she planned for the whole family one Christmas and largely funded it all. Her great love of reading and of children's books was something she passed down to her nieces and nephews through all of the books she gave to them in their childhoods, and those are still held dear to this day. Trudy made many special memories with all of them, whom she loved dearly. 

Her love and knowledge of all things British, including the British Antiques Roadshow and the Royal family, as well as the U.S. Military, she never missed an Army Navy game, York Beach Maine and it's GoldenRod Restaurant and taffy, Whispering Sands and their peanut butter fudge, children and children's books, creativity, Christmas and anything to do with Christmas, animals, especially cats, her talent for giving and gifting, her resilience, dependability, toughness, gentleness, quick wit, intelligence, empathy, compassion and unconditional love for her family are all memories about Trudy that will forever be cherished and in the hearts and minds of her family.

She is survived by her sister Florence (Christy) Fisher, (nee Darrah) and her husband Wayne of Waltham Massachusetts. Her brother Bill Darrah and wife Kathy of Dayton, Maine. Her sister Margaret Isbell, (nee Darrah) and her husband Tim of Derry, New Hampshire, and her Brother James Darrah and his partner Alex Volkhausen of New York City, She is also survived by her nieces and nephews Ben, Sarah, Ryan and his wife Krysten, Jacob, Kaity and Wesley Darrah, Matthew Darrah, Sarah Fisher, Malcolm Isbell and his wife Hannah, Jedidiah Isbell, Phoenix Smith and Levi Isbell along with many cousins and friends. 

Visiting Hours will be held at Joyce Funeral Home 245 Main St. Waltham, Massachusetts on Friday morning, January 24, 2025 beginning with a viewing at 9:30 am followed immediately by a Funeral service in her honor at 11:30 am there at the funeral home. Burial will be immediately following the funeral at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn St. Cambridge, Massachusetts. All are welcome.