Gertrude F. Samuels

Gertrude F. Samuels, a resident of Westwood for over 75 years, died Saturday, April 23, 2011, at the Clark house in Westwood. She was 103 years old. Mrs. Samuels was born in Charlestown in 1907 and was the daughter of the late William H. & Annie M. (Mont) Osgood. She graduated from Everett High School. She worked as Treasurer and became Vice President of the Boston Pattern Works of Norwood. When she retired Gertrude had been with the company for over 20 years. Mrs. Samuels is one of the original residents of Fox Hill Village in Westwood. She was predeceased by her husband the late Frank M. Samuels, and her 5 sisters and her brother. She was the Aunt of Geraldine “Geri” and her husband Bill Ewald of Tewksbury and Geraldine and her husband John D’Ambrosio of Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire. She is also survived by her dear friends Marianne and Alan Eilertson of Norwood and Virginia and Donald Eilertson of Norfolk. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dearest friend of the late Chester O. Eilertson. Services are private. Donations in Gertrude’s memory may be made to the Clark House Activity Fund, 30 Longwood Drive, Westwood, MA. 02090.