COLE, Gertrude Elizabeth – With great love and respect the Cole family announces the passing of a very special mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, Gertrude Elizabeth Cole (Whelan), on November 27, 2008 at the age of 88. Gertrude is now united with her loving husband Ernest, predeceased on June 8, 1993. Also by her brother Jack Whelan, June 1981 and sister Kathleen Fitzgerald, June 1964. Left with many cherished memories and inspired by her love and compassion are her devoted daughters and sons Nancy (Jack King), Mercedes (Gerald Moore), Mary Anne (Michael Tobin), Yvonne (Richard Forristall), Ernest Cole (Jeanie), Donald Cole, Robert Cole (Madonna); grandchildren Joanne (Rick Young), Susan (Doug Payne), Heather (John Ivy), Wendy (Blair Thistle), Jacqueline Moore (Bill Shea and sons Michael and Brandon), Chris Tobin, Daynah Tobin, Janelle Forristall, Cole Forristall, Matthew Cole, Olivia Cole, Kevin Owens, Danny Cole, Robert Cole Jr., Tina Cole (Paul McDonald) and Stacey Cole; great-grandchildren Shane Young, Brittany and Breanna Payne, Dylan Ivy, Curtis and Chelsea Thistle, Andrew and Jeffrey Newell, Nathaniel Cole, Kendra Stevenson and McKayla McDonald. Left with cherished memories are treasured friends Rose and Lou Porter and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Gertrude was a kind and loving woman who touched the hearts of so many, she will live in our hearts forever. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. with visitation on Friday, November 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral mass to take place on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 12:00 noon from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Military Rd. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com