Betty passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22nd at the age of 101 at The Highland Living Center in Pittsford, NY.
Betty was born in Wellsboro, PA. When she was a young child she and her family moved to Trumansburg, NY and lived on a farm. There, although not realizing it at the time she met her future husband Carl Trowbridge. Her family moved to Corning, NY when she was a teenager. Her father became a Master Glass Blower at The Corning Glassworks.
After returning home from WWII Carl and Betty were married. They moved to Potsdam, NY where Carl attended Clarkson University and Betty worked at a local bookstore.After graduation they moved to Fairport, NY and built a home in the village.
Longing to start a family they adopted two girls. (Marcia and Sheila). Carl passed away in 1974 leaving Betty to raise their daughters on her own. Betty learned to drive at age 50 and continued to work at The Fairport School District. Betty retired from Monroe Boces 1 at the age of 66.
Betty met and married Gene Little. The family of 3 became a family of 8. Gene and Betty resided in Fairport until Gene’s passing in 2015. Betty moved to Parkwood Heights in Macedon, NY and then to Elderwood in Fairport, NY. She enjoyed her years there at both places and made many new friends. The staff all cared for and loved her!
Betty was predeceased by her parents Fred and Gertrude Foster, sisters Minnie Hosenfeld and Carrie Edminister. Several brothers-in-laws, sister-in-law and several nephews. A very special step son Scott Little.
Betty is survived by daughters Marcia Trowbridge Power and Sheila (Dave) Griffith, Jr. Step-children Laurie (Mike) Karr, David Little and Wendy (Randy) Marra. Grandchildren Jennifer Power (Jake) DeBuyser, David Griffith III (Jaiden La Barr) Justin (Veronica ) Power, Leandra Griffith, Cory (Ashley) Clark, Zach Karr, Max Karr, Laura Ann Marra and Nicole Marra. Niece Vanessa (Tim) Gargana, Very special and dearly loved nephew Ed (Susan) Hosenfeld and family. Several friends, neighbors in her community and Asbury First United Methodist Church where she was a member for more than 60 years.
Marcia and Sheila would like to send their heartfelt appreciation to Ed and Susan Hosenfeld for their love and support for their Mom. You both gave her so much happiness in her last years of her life.
There will be a Memorial Service on Wednesday, September 30th at Asbury First Methodist Church at 1040 East Avenue, Rochester, NY at 11:00am. A Celebration of her long life immediately following.
Per Betty’s wishes her funeral will be private.at Whitehaven in Pittsford,NY .In lieu of flowers she would greatly appreciate that any donations be made to The Asbury Storehouse at 1050 East Avenue Rochester, NY.
2 responses to “Little, “Betty” Trowbridge A.”
I’m so very sorry to hear of the loss of Betty. Betty and Gene were neighbors of my mom, Betty Bowers, when they lived in Fairport at Deland Acres. They became very good friends & used to go to curves together where they were known as the 2 Betty’s! They kept in touch after Betty moved until my mom passed away in 2021. May all your memories help you through this difficult time.
Cathy Traver
Dear Marcia, Sheila and families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Your Mom was a sweet and kind lady. I have many fond memories of her from our childhood on Roselawn Crescent. May the memories and love you shared warm your hearts in the days to come.
Love,
Patti Kenney-Feeley ♥️