Mary Trott

Mary Ann “May” Trott, age 95, long-time resident of Danbury, WI, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015, at Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, WI. She currently was living at Countryside Acres Assisted Living near Webster. May was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on March 31, 1920, daughter of the late Robert and Bridget (Keenan) McNeill. On June 20, 1945, she married Charles Henry Trott in Scotland while he was serving in the U.S. Army. Charles returned home to Swiss Township in 1946 while May arrived in the U.S. aboard the RMS Queen Elizabeth in early February 1947. She became a United States citizen and received her Certificate of Naturalization on November 16, 1956. May had a strong faith in Our Lord. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Danbury and also attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster. She was a witty, non-judgmental woman who was open-minded and had a unique sense of humor. Even through disappointments, tragedies, and difficulties, May accepted the circumstances of her life with grace and dignity. She was a good caregiver when a member of her family was ill, sad or discouraged. May loved baking fresh bread and rolls, cookies and pies. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting, and made many hats and mittens for her children and grandchildren from the time they were babies. Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband; and two sons: Charles, who died as an infant in Scotland, and Robert Trott. May is survived by her two daughters: Lassie Helin of Danbury and Peggy (Ken) McCune of Grantsburg; daugther-in-law, Pat Trott; seven grandchildren: Mark Helin (Kris Chase), Maria (Ken) Erickson, Mikel (Lori) Trott, Amanda Trott, Libby Trott (Matt Hammer), Jeremy McCune and Adam (Robin) McCune; ten great-grandchildren: Ashton, Natalie, Liam, Keegan, Rogan, Lauren, Mackenzie, Broden, Isak, and Lachlan; nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as relatives in Scotland. The Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Ann “May” Trott will be celebrated at 11:00 am (visitation 10:00 to 11:00 am), Friday, September 25, 2015, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster, WI, with Father Edwin Anderson officiating. A fellowship luncheon will follow. Interment will be held at Danbury Cemetery after the luncheon.