Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Advertise
  • About
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Family remembers Trudy, one year on after she was murdered

News | | Published: 13:00, Thursday July 7th, 2016.
Last updated: 09:54, Tuesday July 12th, 2016

REMEMBERED: Trudy Jones was killed a year ago in Tunisia
REMEMBERED: Trudy Jones was killed a year ago in Tunisia

The family of a care worker, killed during a terrorist shooting in Tunisia, are yet to come to terms with her death one year on.

Care home worker Ms Jones, 51, from Blackwood, was killed on June 26 last year when gunman Seifiddine Rezgui opened fire on a beach in the resort of Port El Kantaoui, around 10km north of the city of Sousse, killing 38 people.

Ms Jones was among 30 Britons who were killed during the attack.

The mother-of-four and grandmother had been holidaying with friends and had been due to return home a few days after the attack.

A year on from the tragedy, Ms Jones’ family spoke to the media about their loss.

Trudy’s eldest son Gavin Davis told WalesOnline: “We still haven’t come to terms with what happened.

“None of us have accepted it – we still feel like we’re waiting for her to come home.”

Trudy was an activities co-ordinator at Highfield Nursing Home in Blackwood and according to colleagues, she was a “lively and popular” member of staff who was devoted to the people in her care.

The residents at the home, many of whom are elderly and infirm, were devastated by the news of Trudy’s death – a woman they described as an “absolute angel”.

Ms Jones’ work at the care home was honoured in November last year at the Wales Care Awards.

Mr Davis added: “We feel so proud of her, especially when we see how much she meant to the residents at the care home.

“Being a carer was the natural job for her – she was always looking out for people and she put everyone before herself.”

Ms Jones, and the other victims of the shooting, were all remembered at a special memorial service held at Westminster Abbey in London in April this year.

Speaking during the service, the Very Reverend Dr Hall said: “We remember with thanksgiving those whose lives were brutally cut short.

“We honour the courage of those who survived and the families of those who suffered.

“We share our grief with victims of attacks from other countries and their families.”

Candles were lit and placed on the altar in memory of the victims by their family and friends.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Latest News

  • This year's Castle 2 Castle event has raised more than £100,000 for Velindre
    Record-breaking number of runners as Velindre’s Castle 2 Castle run raises £100kMonday, September 15, 2025
  • Gwent Police believes Shane Carter may be able to help with the investigation
    Crimestoppers offering £1,000 reward for information on park assaultMonday, September 15, 2025
  • Singer-songwriter Caitlin Mae picked up two prizes at the International Singer Songwriter Association Awards
    Abertridwr country singer Caitlin Mae earns Grammy considerationMonday, September 15, 2025
  • Rugby round-up: First wins for Bargoed and Keys, Ynysddu beat PenalltaMonday, September 15, 2025
  • Gerwyn Price at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam
    Price beaten by Littler in World Series of Darts FinalsMonday, September 15, 2025
  • Schoolboy wins national award for inspirational fundraisingMonday, September 15, 2025

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, September 4, 2025
  • Notice of application for a variation of a premises licence: St Cenydd Road, TrecenyddTuesday, September 2, 2025
  • Notice of application for a variation of a premises licence: Heol Aneurin, PenyrheolTuesday, September 2, 2025
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Tredegar Street, RiscaSaturday, August 16, 2025
© 2009-2024 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.