FARMINGTON – Gertrude Jane (Derrick) Mann, 94, formerly of Bangor, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006, at Orchard Park Rehabilitation and Living Center, Farmington, where she had been residing for several years. Born in Montreal, Quebec in 1912, the daughter of Andrew and Edith (Tapp) Derrick, Gertrude left home at age 18 for Ottawa, Ontario. There she lived with her older sister, working days and attending business school at night, and eventually holding retail sales positions in higher-end stores. During World War II this resulted in her coming into regular contact with many notable European families and royals sent to the safety of Canada for the duration of the war. She fitted Princess Juliana of the Netherlands for the dress she wore to the baptism of her new baby, Beatrix, the present day queen of The Netherlands. Gertrude married returning war veteran, Neville W. Mann of New Brunswick in 1947. They began their life together, became American citizens, and followed Neville’s work across the northeastern United States and Canada. They settled in Bangor in 1958, and for many years, enjoyed summers with family at a cottage they built on Phillips Lake. Gertrude is survived by son, James and his wife, Donna, of New Sharon; daughter, Genevieve Baum and her husband, Bruce, of New Jersey; granddaughters, Tessa Mann of Saco, Kelly Baum, Maxine Robertelli and her husband, Rob, of New Jersey; and great-grandson, Roberto Mario Robertelli of New Jersey. In addition, she is survived by her sister, Irene of Quebec; as well as by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, Neville in 2000; as well as by three sisters and four brothers. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams-McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington.
GERTRUDE JANE (DERRICK) MANN
