Gertrude Ingels, purchasing agent

  Gertrude “Trudy” Ingels of Ridgefield, a retired purchasing agent who had lived here more than 40 years, died on Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at Filosa Convalescent Home, Danbury. She was 88 years old and the widow of Graham J. Ingels.
Mrs. Ingels was born in Astoria, Queens, N.Y., on March 8, 1916, a daughter of the late Francis X. and Catherine Barrett Patane. She grew up in Astoria and attended New York City schools.
Mrs. Ingels had been a purchasing agent for the former Perkin-Elmer Corp. of Norwalk for 20 years, retiring 18 years ago.
She and her husband came to Ridgefield in 1960 from Smithtown, Long Island.
She had been active with Ridgefield senior citizens, had belonged to the old Ridgefield Family Y, the AARP and St. Mary’s Church.
For many years, Mrs. Ingels enjoyed painting in both oils and watercolors, and had exhibited her work in shows in the area. She was also an avid gardener.
Mrs. Ingels is survived by a son, Graham J. Ingels and his wife Penelope of Newtown; a daughter, Deanna Dayley and her husband Ivan of Hot Springs, S.D.; a brother, Donald Patane of Massapequa, N.Y.; a granddaughter, Kristin Preyer of Longmeadow, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.
Her husband died in 1991.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday in St. Mary’s Church.
Burial followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 90 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT 06877.
The Kane Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.