After a short but courageous battle with cancer passed away peacefully on August 17, 2015. Devoted and loving wife to Edward Putz; caring mother to Diana, Jim, and Andrew, mother-in-law to Jen, Paulo, and Kate. Cherished Oma to Kiersten, Jordan, Chantelle, Tyler, Jacob, Eden, Lizzy, Emerson, and Sophia. Born in Most, Czech Rep, and immigrated to Canada in 1962 where she met Ed. Trudy had a long successful career at Ford Motor Co. She loved cooking, baking, and hosting friends and family. She was a passionate Oakville Rangers hockey mom too! In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellspring Birmingham Gilgan House and/or random acts of kindness would be appreciated. Visitation at Kopriva Taylor Oakville 2-4pm and 7-9pm Aug 20. Funeral Mass at St. Dominic Parish, 2415 Rebecca St., Oakville 2pm Aug 21.