Beatrice A. “Bea” Lorrow – 89 – formerly of 7042 Whitney Valley Rd., Almond, died early Sunday morning (August 21, 2011) at McAuley Manor, where she has resided for the past 8 months.
Born in Angelica on June 2, 1922, she was the daughter of Clarence & Mary (Eldridge) Weaver.
Bea grew up in Alfred and was a member of the very first graduating class of Alfred Almond Central School. She lived in Almond for most of her life.
She had been employed for several years at Westinghouse Corporation in Bath and for over 20 years was employed in the custodial department of Alfred Almond Central School. She retired in 1986.
Bea was a member of Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist Church and also attended the Almond Union Church. She was an avid bowler and throughout the years bowled in several Ladies Leagues at the Hornell Bowl. She was also enjoyed rooting for the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabers. Bea enjoyed working in her flower garden and also loved fishing — especially
taking fishing trips to Black Lake with her sister.
She was married to Kenneth “Al” Lorrow who died in 1984 and was also preceded in death by her step-daughter, Alice Schreiber.
Surviving are 1 son, Kenneth (Patti) Lorrow of Almond; 1 daughter, Jean Thayer of Hornell; 1 step-son, Roy (Cindy) Lorrow of Tennessee; 1 sister, Barbara Horton of Campbell; 2 grandchildren, Kristin (Angelo) Sciotti and Karin (Rickey Ledbetter) Thayer; 5 great-grandchildren, Dylan, Zack, Blake, Tanner & Vickie; several nieces & nephews.
At Bea’s request there will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
Bea’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to the Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Drive, Hornell, NY 14843.
Jean and Ken,
What a lovely picture of your mom! I’m so sorry to read of her passing–she was such an Alfred-Almond icon. It’s never easy to lose your mom, but comforting to know that she lived a rich, long life filled with the love of family and friends galore. You will have many memories to treasure.
Marcia
to grandma bea i wish i would have got the chance to know you but you are with my mom now, your step daughter alice shriber. i know she is sad you passed but happy to see you in heaven with her . to unclre ken and aunt jeannie i am so sorry for you loss of your mom and your children’s grandma and great grandma. as i know the pain of loosing a mom, its hard .. i hope you all have some peace knowing grandma bea is in heaven with my mom and they are looking down on us all smiling and happy they have someone in heave to be with .. sending you all my love and prayers your niece marie ..
My thoughts are with you, it isn’t easy losing a mom. Bea was a kind and great lady.
Ken and Jeannie,
I’m so sorry to hear of Bea’s passing; I cherish my memories of the kindness of both your parents, and their wonderful presence in my life when I was young. I often think of them both, even after all these years. I know your hearts are aching and I only hope that with time the grief and loss will ease, and only wonderful memories will remain.
Ken and Jean,
I remember your mother’s kindness to all, especially the children, young people, and adults she met at Alfred-Almond Central School. She was always calm and gracious and would go out of her way to help others. She was a great lady, and I cherish her memory.
Diantha Horton, former teacher at Alfred-Almond