Montgomery VT - Pearl E. Tryhorne, age 95, passed away on Sunday morning, April 11, 2010 at Franklin County Rehab in St. Albans with her children at her side.
Pearl was born on April10, 1915 in Montgomery, the daughter of Francis and Eva (Rowse) Pudvah. She was a resident of Montgomery most of her life. Pearl was a member of the Montgomery Methodist Church and served on the board of trustees as well as always being an important part of any food committee.
In 1937, Pearl married Douglas Tryhorne and, shortly thereafter, moved to Springfield, VT where they worked in foundries, supporting the war effort. After Doug returned from the war, they purchased a farm in Montgomery with Jay Peak in the back yard and a panorama of beauty. Pearl was a full time, hard working hill farmer while Doug worked in the asbestos mines. She enjoyed many years of skiing with family and she also was a cook at Jay peak Ski Area.
Pearls super cooking ability was showcased when she owned the Ideal Restaurant in Enosburg. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her growing family.
Surviving are Pearls daughter, F. Joy Bosley of Montgomery and her special friend Charles Paquette of St. Albans Bay; her son, David Tryhorne and his wife Sally of Enosburg; grandchildren, Jonathan and Sabine Likhite - Bosley of Waterville, Jolene OConnell of Richford, Matt and Mary Tryhorne of Montgomery, Julie Tryhorne and her companion Ernest Hart of Huntington; 3 great grandchildren, Anara Likhite - Bosley, Cooper OConnell and Colin Hart; brothers-in-law and their wives, Ronald and Marion Shover of Worcester and George and Donna Shover of Enosburg; a special cousin Henry Rowse of Montgomery and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Pearl was predeceased by her husband Doug; brothers, Reginald and Richard Pudvah; sister, Phyllis Blodgett and son-in-law Steven Bosley.
Graveside services for Pearl will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Montgomery Village Cemetery. There are no calling hours planned.
Should friends desire, gifts in Pearls memory may be made to the Montgomery Village Cemetery, c/o Lois Lumbra, PO Box 74, Montgomery, VT 05470 or the Montgomery United Methodist Church , c/o Ed Sorrell, Pastor, 186 Nottingham Dr., Milton, VT 05468.
Pearls family greatly appreciates the care she and Doug received during their years at Holiday House and Franklin County Rehab, especially from their friend Maddie Howard.