Dr. Connell James Trimber, MD 83, of Alexandria, VA died on December 18, 2017 at Woodbine Nursing Home. “Connie” is predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Mary Anne Trimber and survived by his 9 children: Connell J. Trimber, Jr., Paul F. Trimber, Maureen T. Trimber, Margaret M. Loftus (Don), Cecelia M. Gilliam (Mike), Richard F. Trimber (Jane), Sean E. Trimber (Heather), Dorothy M. Bryant (Chris) and Mary Anne Ridling (Jon); 26 grandchildren; and brother, Eugene “Skip” Trimber (Mary). Dr. Trimber was a member of the Belle Haven Country Club, Knight of Holy Sepulchre, Past Member of the Virginia Board of Medicine, Past President of Alexandria Host Lions Club, President of the Board of Regents for Ascension Academy and a Board Member of Virginia to Prevent Blindness. First in his family attend college, Connie graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1956, Jefferson Medical College in 1960, served as a LT in the US Navy and received a Masters in Surgery from Georgetown University in 1968. He was on staff at Inova Alexandria, Fairfax and Mt. Vernon Hospital and in Private Practice in Alexandria from 1968 – 2009.
Dr. Trimber’s dedication to his faith, family and medical practice caused him to rise every morning at 5:30, and after 6:30 mass, arrive his first patient appointment at 7am – except for Thursdays – that day was reserved for his favorite part of work: performing eye surgeries.
Dr. Trimber cared for all patients no matter their ability to pay and throughout the years Connie brought home an enviable collection of gifts and treats from patients in his care that would knit a quilt or bake a cake as payment.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday December 27, 2017 at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron St., Alexandria, VA 22314. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30am on Thursday December 28, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 309 S. Royal St., Alexandria, VA 22314.
“Every day is Christmas and I’m happy to be here.”
811 Cameron St. Alex. VA 22314
12/27/2017
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My heartfelt condolences to the entire Trimber family. Connie raised a remarkable and loving family and no doubt you will all draw strength for the rich and full life he lived. A great father, husband, professional and American.
To the entire Trimber family, my sincerest condolences to your large and loving family. Connie was a great man that leaves a great legacy. No doubt you will all draw strength from the rich and full life that he lived.
Dear Cousins:
Cousin Milt contacted me today with the sad news of Connie’s passing. Uncle George came to our house all the time and always talked about how much he loved Connie. He was a special man and our family is less because he is gone. We were all so close as children. I especially loved his smile. Please know you are all in my heart and prayers. There is a great celebration in heaven this Christmas to have such a special son home!!!! God bless and keep all of you close to His heart. Your loving cousin, Maryanne Haley Silverman (Aunt Dolly’s daughter)
Dear family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one who appeared to have touched many lives with his kindness. May you find comfort from the promises in God’s word at Revelation 21:3,4 about no more sickness or death and at Acts 24:15 where his Son says “there is going to be a resurrection…”. Heartfelt prayers are with you and your family.
Connie was a dear friend from 1952 to the present. Whenever he and Mary Anne were in the “Philly” area, they would arrange to get together with all of us to catch up with the news about the crowd. Connie had many friends, and he took none of them for granted. God gave him great talents, and Connie made certain to share those talents with everyone.
We will always remember Connie as a loving and caring part of our lives. We offer you our prayers, that you may find some peace in the realization that he affected countless lives with his unaffected life, yet with his zest for life. We will miss you, Connie, but you will always be in our minds and hearts.
Fondly, and with our sympathy,
Chuck and Jane Minnich