Donald W. Trowbridge

Donald W. Trowbridge

Born December 13, 1942, passed to a better place March 24, 2017.

Born in Elmira, NY Arnot Ogden Hospital, raised on the family farm in Tioga County, Rutland Twp., Bailey Creek Road, PA. lived his adult life in Blossburg, PA. with Brenda L. (House), his wife of 52 years.

Survived by: wife, Brenda L., of Blossburg, daughter and son-in-law, Denise R. & Rick Route., granddaughter, Brittany M. Route all of Williamsport, grandson, Brandon M. Route of Toronto, ON Canada, brother, Robert W. (Mary Lee) Trowbridge of Wellsboro; brother-in-law, Carl Matteson of Tioga, brother-in-law, Harold (Janice) House of Blossburg; sister-in-law, Linda (James) Jones of Swanton, VT.; Cousins, Nieces, and Nephews.

He was predeceased by: father Harrison B. Trowbridge; mother Myrtle E. (Smith, Trowbridge) Kennedy; sister, Cheryl (Trowbridge) Matteson and infant brother, Richard H. Trowbridge.

He was Baptist by faith.

He was an active member of many organizations during  his life including: Charter Member- Mansfield Area Jaycees; Charter President- Fallbrook  Snowmobile Club, Inc.; Charter Member-Tyoga Motor Club Inc.; Past member and Chairman-Blossburg Planning Commission; Member & three  time Past Master- Bloss  Lodge #350 F. & A.M.; Member – Williamsport Scottish Rite; Member- N.R.A.; Member- A.O.P.A.

He was an avid follower of flying, holding a Private Pilot License and owning his own airplane at one time. He liked riding his motorcycles, shooting pool and hunting & fishing trips through the years. The first half of his working career he was a carpenter/ contractor, having built and remodeled many homes in the area as well as being a Union Carpenter Foreman on local road and bridge jobs, also on Cowanesque Dam Project.

As an entrepreneur, he built and opened “The Sled” snowmobile lodge in Fallbrook, PA. with his wife in the early 1970’s. He established “Hot Shots” engraving, trophies, and family billiards business in Blossburg in the early 1990’s with his son-in-law, Rick Route. He also established “Bloss Hardware” at 218 Main St. in Blossburg, PA. in 1981, he owned and operated it with his wife until selling the business in Oct. 2004, when they retired and spent winters in Winter Haven, FL.

He loved spending time with his family, camping on their land at his old homestead, and winters at their home in Florida. He enjoyed traveling, and with his wife had completed most of his desired itineraries.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, April 7th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Freeberg Funeral Home, Blossburg. Masonic Services will be held at 6:30 followed by memorial services officiated by Father Gregory Hinton.                           

Burial in Jackson Center Cemetery at family’s convenience.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to: Blossburg Fireman’s Association, P.O. Box 2. Blossburg, PA 16912 or Bloss Lodge #350 F. &A.M. P.O. Box 1, Blossburg, PA 16912 or a charity of your choice in his memory.

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