Gertrude A. Moffett

Gertrude A. (Denault) Moffett, 94, passed away in her home on October 23, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Moffett.

Born in Dracut on August 12, 1932, Gertrude was the daughter of the late Joseph and Flora (Forget) Denault. She was raised and educated in Lowell and earned a bachelor’s degree from Fitchburg State, where she met her husband, Robert. The couple moved to Beverly in 1957 to raise their family. Gertrude began her long career as an elementary school teacher in Dracut but much of her career was at Great Oak School in Danvers. She enjoyed summers in Alton Bay, New Hampshire, and traveling with friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Louise Moffette and her son, Robert R. Moffett both of Beverly. Loving grandmother to five grandchildren, Meagan Gjojdeshi and her husband Xhoi, Molly Moffett, Margaret Seals and her husband William, Robert O. Moffett and Emily Moffett. Great-grandmother of McKenzie.

Her Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Thursday October 29, 2026 at C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. Visitation will be held from 10-11AM on Thursday prior to the service. Burial will be held in Saint Mary Beverly, Brimbal Ave, Beverly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gertrude’s name to Sarah’s Place, 180 Water St, Haverhill, MA, 01830 or online at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AMNG4MJVT7U8A. Online directions and condolences are available at www.LyonsFuneral.com.