Maurice G. Trudeau (Mike) age 96 in Plymouth, MA. previously a resident of Rockland for over 60 years. Maurice was born May 10, 1917 in New Bedford; raised and educated in Fairhaven. He was one of 10 children of the late William and Lorenza Trudeau. Predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years the late Catherine (Murphy) Trudeau of Quincy, MA..

Father of Thomas M. Trudeau of Linn Creek, MO, William D. Trudeau of Meridian, ID, Marcia A. Grieves of Plymouth, MA, and Maureen D. Pires of New Bedford, MA. , Affectionately known as Pepe or Pep, to 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. Survived by 3 brothers, William, Roger, and Richard Trudeau, and 1 sister, Dolores Trudeau. He is also survived by a devoted friend, John Stocker of Hingham.

Mike was employed for 30 years by Metropolitan Life Insurance in Quincy as a salesman. He was active in many organizations including the Rockland Lions Club, where he was Past President, and the Full Gospel Businessmen of Quincy, where he was treasurer for over 18 years. Encouraged to share his deep faith, he joined the Prison Fellowship at the Plymouth House of Correction. For many years he counseled and encouraged the inmates at weekly meetings. He would drive 50 miles on Wednesday evenings from Rockland to Plymouth well into his 80's. Many would count on him to transport them to various destinations after their release. He also volunteered at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.

Mike was a man of great faith and would frequently evangelize to whomever he came in contact with. Many people were inspired by his testimony. He called himself "A Salesman for the Lord", which became the title of a book he coauthored with Rev. Joseph F. Manning, in which he described his journey of faith. While residing in Rockland he attended Calvary Church. During his last year, Mike was compassionately cared for by the devoted staff at Newfield House Plymouth.

The Trudeau family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate his life on Thursday, August 29, 2013 in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. Rockland. where a Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11:00 Burial will follow the service in St Patrick's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held one hour prior to the service at 10:00 AM. Donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association of MA, 40 Pleasant St. Watertown MA 02472.