Jane Ellen Bradford

Jane was an amazing, active, independent and open-minded woman, especially for her generation. She was always growing and learning new things both personally and professionally. She travelled to many unusual places, embracing diverse people and cultures. She kept active - enjoying tennis, swimming, yoga, cycling, ice skating, bridge, watercolor painting and dancing. She was devoted to her family and was loved as a spouse, a mother, and a grandmother. Jane’s independent, “can do” feminist spirit lives on in her daughters and even her granddaughters!

Jane was born on September 29, 1934, in Elmhurst, New York, the only child of Victor and Helen (Martin) Trivilino. She graduated from Newtown High School in Elmhurst in 1952; then completed a bachelor’s degree in mathematics at Barnard College of Columbia University in 1955, which was no small feat for a young woman in those days. She later earned a master’s degree in education.

She started her professional career as a math teacher and later transitioned to the field of computer programming. She was employed for several years by the Purdue Frederick Company and subsequently by Kraft General Foods. She retired from Kraft in 1999 and moved from her home in Westport, Connecticut to Florida with her life partner, Lenard Blackman. She and Lenard enjoyed their retirement years in Naples and eventually moved to Charlotte, NC to be closer to family.

She was predeceased by her partner of 45 years, Lenard Blackman. She is survived by her son, Darrell Bradford and his wife, Xin (Cindy) Bradford of Redding, CT; her daughter, Janelle Hill and husband, D. Bruce Hill of Philadelphia, PA; her daughter, Robyn Jacobs of Matthews, NC; and, by eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

The family deeply appreciates your support during this difficult time and asks that you consider making a contribution in lieu of flowers to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org.