1929 – 2013

LEWISTON — Gertrude L. Lang, 83, formerly of Auburn, passed away at D’ Youville Pavilion, with her daughter by her side.

She was born on Dec. 19, 1929, in Lewiston, a daughter of the late Lucien and Alvine (Landry) Rancourt. She attended local schools and went on to college, attaining her associate’s degree. She was a great homemaker who particularly enjoyed cooking, traveling with her husband, Arthur, and loved being in the company of friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of “The Red Hat Society at D’ Youville.” She had a tremendously infectious smile and just enjoyed having fun.

Trudy is survived by her daughter, Esther Holbrook of Auburn; stepchildren, Steve Lang and his wife, Rita, Jeff Lang and his wife, Connie, Michael Lang, Nancy Gauthier and her husband, Leo; her sisters, Irene Thibodeau, Vivian Delcourt, Jackie LaFayette and Lorraine Belanger; her brother, Maurice Rancourt; and sister in law, Helen Lang; several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Lang; her son, Gregory Holbrook; her sister, Connie Limoseth; and her brother, Robert Rancourt.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Lang family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.