Beverly A. Miles

Hartwick- Beverly A.Trong – Miles, nee Forbes, 74, lost her courageous

battle to cancer and Alzheimer’s, with her loving family at her side,

at A.O Fox nursing home, Oneonta, Wednesday December 5, 2012.

Bev was born on November 14, 1938 in Jay, NY to Maxwell and Theresa

(Elliott) Forbes. She married William H. Trong, of Troy, on June 26,

1960, who passed on December 27, 2003. She later married Roy Miles,

of Plant City, Fla. who predeceased her on November 2, 2012.

Bev spent a portion of her childhood in Cherry Valley, where she

graduated from high school and worked at the family restaurant, where

she developed a love for cooking under the wings of her beloved

grandmother.

She had been a member of the First Baptist Church in Cooperstown,

where she was also a member of the Women’s Guild. During her time of

participation, she was active in fundraising for the church through

overseeing soup kitchens, rummage sales and craft bazaars.

Following Bev’s first career opportunity as head cook for the Otsego

County jail some time ago, she devoted many valuable and appreciated

years of service to the Office for the Aging as manager for the

Nutrition Program, which provides meals to the elderly and shut-ins.

A familiar face at Bassett Hospital’s ER and admissions desk was where

her career days ended and her retirement began.

Bev was well known and appreciated for the baking she did in the

community throughout her life, as well as her sewing and crafting

skills.

Bev is survived by her brothers Roger, Richard (Mitzi) and Scott

(Jeanette) Forbes. She was predeceased by Rogers’ late wife,

Patricia. She is also survived by her children, sons, William F.

(Holly Kubli) of Nassau, Jeffrey (Kathleen) of East Greenbush, Russell

(Catherine) of Hartwick, Christopher (Lynne) of Burlington Flats and

daughter Hope Trong of Oneonta. Grandchildren Aubrynn, Sarah,

Jessica, Kelsey, Caitlin, Kathleen, James, Andrew, Jacob, Brittany,

Noah, Micaela and Dakota. Great grandchildren Lilianna, Alaina,

Landon and Grayson. As well as several nieces and nephews.

At our mother’s request, there will not be a traditional funeral

service or calling hours. The family will hold a private memorial

service at a later date.

We would like to thank the dedicated staff of Catskill Area Hospice

and A.O. Fox Nursing Home for their involvement, care and support, not

only to our mother, but the immediate family as well.

Memorial donations may be made and greatly appreciated, in Bev’s

honor, to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood

Drive, Oneonta N.Y. 13820.