NORWAY — Gertrude Elizabeth (Steele) Hesse, 107, of Oxford, formerly of Enfield, Conn., passed away at Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center on Wednesday, Aug. 1.

She was born in Enfield, Conn., Jan. 11, 1905, daughter of James and Sophie (Bennett) Steele of Connecticut. She was married to Carl E. Hesse, who passed away in 1968.

Gertrude worked as a meat wrapper for Geisslers in Warehouse Point, Conn., for 17 years. She was a past matron and life time member of the Evening Star 63 in Warehouse Point, Conn., life member of Senior Citizens Inc., Warehouse Point, Conn., and holder of the Boston Post Cane in Oxford, (oldest citizen).

Gertrude lived many years in Warehouse Point, having also lived in East Long Meadows with her granddaughter, Cyndi. She has lived in Oxford the past seven years with her son, the past two years at Norway Rehabilitation in Norway. While at Norway Rehab., she was affectionately known to all as Gigi. She was very active in all functions there, including participating in plays and fundraisers for the residential activities.

She is survived by her son, Robert C. Hesse Sr. and wife, Patricia, of Oxford; grandchildren, Robert C. Hesse Jr. and wife, Nancy, of Enfield, Conn., Cyndi Fish of East Long Meadow, Mass., Kym Hesse of Lyman, S.C., Michael Burnham and wife, Nita, of Maricopa, Ariz., and Jessica Lippincott of Maricopa, Ariz.; great-grandchildren, Chelsea Fisk of East Long Meadow, Mass., Robert Fisk of East Long Meadow, Mass., and Nicole Burnham, McKayla Burnham and Hayden Lippincott of Maricopa, Ariz.; sister, Evelyn Beer of Springfield, Mass.; and special mention, Barbara Hesse of Lyman, S.C. (ex-daughter-in-law).

She was predeceased by her husband, Carl; brothers, George James, Fred and Ernie Steele; and sisters, Elsie Sokol and Eleanor Albano.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.

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