Gertrude M. DeGross Walter, 89, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Yale New Haven Hospital/St. Raphael Campus. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Walter. Gertrude was born in New Haven on June 30, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Antionette Grasso DeGross. Gertrude attended St. Raphael School of Nursing and later worked as a nurse at St. Raphael Hospital. Later she continued working as a nurse at Meriden Health Department for many years. Loving mother of Lynn (Peter) Thompson. Beloved grandmother of Andrew (Lauren) Thompson and William (Sarah) Thompson. Also survived by her brother-in-law James Malerba. Predeceased by Dorothy Malerba.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Saturday morning, Jan. 14th at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation by visiting www.jdrf.org.
My parents and I were so shocked to hear of Gert’s passing after having had such a nice visit with her last year. She was a lovely lady and we will miss her. We are very sorry for your loss especially so soon after Frank.
Lynn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed getting to know her and your Dad at The Landing. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers.🤗🙏❤️
A favorite neighbor with a remarkable spirit, a wonderful heart and a great sense of humor. After almost 60 years, we will miss Gert and Frank, and find inspiration in the fact that they are together, as always. God bless, and prayers for Lynn and family. Mike Proto and Mom, Carmel.
Lynn I just couldn’t believe it when I heard of gerts passing.This was our year of turning 90.Please accept my sympathy for you and family. Gert was a fun loving person and we had such good times together.I will truly miss her.