Barbara Eileen (Wilson) Trombley, age 74, of Auburndale, Florida, passed away on October 15, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital after a long illness. Barbara, one of 13 children, was born in Parishville, New York on November 19, 1945, and lived most of her life in New York state. She married her husband, Dave, in 1962 and started her family in the town of Star Lake, shortly thereafter moving to the Rochester area, and later returning back to Star Lake – before retirement brought her and Dave to Florida in 2014. She was the manager of Campi’s Restaurant in Rochester for 15 years. Upon her return to Star Lake, she and Dave had their own restaurant, “Barbara’s Chef”, for 10 years. Away from the restaurant and in her own kitchen, her family enjoyed being treated to special recipes that she will always be remembered for – wacky cake, pumpkin cake and her baked beans.
Family was everything to Barb and she always made them her priority. Above all else, their health and well-being and spending time together was all that mattered to her. Memories that we will especially cherish are the camping trips as a young family, grandchildren spending summer vacations at her home in Star Lake, family reunions, and annual gatherings by the lake in Wells, New York. She even conquered her fear of flying to be able to make visits to see her children and grandchildren after she relocated to Florida.
Barb had the biggest heart, was always there to listen, was selfless, and always gave unconditional love. She brought countless moments of joy and could easily fill a room with laughter, with her silly nature and funny things she would say – especially during family game nights. Never afraid to speak her mind, sometimes to a fault, her candid manner and genuineness made her even more endearing to us. She was a fighter and it was never more evident than at the very end of her life. She never complained and fought until the last second, until her body could not give anymore. We will forever be grateful for having her as part of our lives.
Barb is survived by her husband of 58 years, David Trombley, of Auburndale, Florida; sons David Trombley (Marjorie) of Farmington, Connecticut; Tony Trombley (Kristie Carr) of Parma, Ohio; daughter Kimberly Trombley (Daniel Okiro) of Harleysville, Pennsylvania; grandchildren Crystal Trombley (Scott Polce), Sean Trombley (Stacey), Madalyn Trombley and Shiloh Okiro; and great-grandchildren Caleb Trombley and Leland Polce.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Barb’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Services will be private.
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