MILFORD – Charlotte E. Trudeau, 66, longtime resident of Milford, NH, died December 19, 2011 at the Milford Medical Center, Milford.

She was born in La Grange, GA on June 6, 1945, a daughter of Daniel and Mazel Tollerson.

Charlotte had been employed by Hitchiner Manufacturing Company, Milford, for many years.

She enjoyed camping and had a passion for baking and sewing.

Charlotte was a member of Harley Sanford Post #4368, VFW Auxiliary and Ricciardi Hartshorn Post #23, American Legion Auxiliary, Milford.

She was predeceased by her husband, Richard A. Trudeau, who died in 1991.

Family members include her longtime companion, Ronald C. Pellerin of Milford; two sons, Richard A. Trudeau of Malden, MA and Walter H. Trudeau of Jacksonville, FL; a daughter, Sandra D. Dixon of Newnan, GA; 11 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren; and a sister, Helen Clay of La Grange, GA.

Calling hours are Thursday, December 22nd from 6:00-9:00 pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 10:00 am in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Abbot Hill Road, Wilton, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. To leave an online condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com.