After her passing aged 92, Dorothea “Thelma” Trott has been remembered as a community servant who “never stood still long enough for grass to grow under her feet”.

Wife to Victor “Blue” Trott and mother to Diann and the late Clifford, Mrs Trott worked as a restaurant chef and later as a private cook and housekeeper.

Mrs Trott, from Pembroke, affectionately known as “Mama P”, also dedicated herself to multiple other activities.

She became a matriarch of Grace Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir and regularly volunteered, as well as committing herself to causes including the Alzheimer’s Support Group, the Bermuda Girl Guides, the Key Women’s Club of Bermuda and St John’s Ambulance.

Mrs Trott’s granddaughter Claudette Fleming suggested that this driven and altruistic attitude helped her grandmother lead a long and healthy life.

“She wasn’t an exercise enthusiast, she didn’t limit herself to a plant-based, carb-free diet and she didn’t have an extensive financial retirement plan,” Mrs Fleming said.

“Yet she lived to a ripe old age and died peacefully in her home, very rarely if ever to see a hospital bed.

“What my grandmother possessed, which contributed to her ageing success, were hands and feet that were quick to serve, and a heart that was full of grace, hope and contentment.”

Mrs Fleming, executive director of seniors advocacy group Age Concern, added that Mrs Trott enjoyed a happy home life.

“My grandmother and Aunt Diann were very accepting of one another, and a great example of what love in a mother-daughter relationship should look like,” she said.

She added that in her later years Mrs Trott became a carer for her husband, who passed away aged 95.

“The ability to have compassion for others is a tremendous gift of life,” Mrs Fleming said. “My grandmother exemplified this.

“She was one of God’s wonderful gifts to our family and to humanity.”

Justin Williams, chairman and commander of St John Ambulance, remembered Mrs Trott as a popular figure during her 35 years in the medical volunteer service.

“Mama P was particularly active mentoring young volunteers who wanted to pursue a career in the field of health,” Mr Williams said.

“Her dedication was phenomenal and her spirit will be missed.

“We are forever grateful and will endeavour to keep up her good work.”

Mrs Trott is survived by her daughter, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.