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Gloria Trowbridge Obituary

Hingham Gloria D. (Milch) Trowbridge, a Hingham resident for over 50 years, died on Friday, July 25th, 2008 at the Norwell Knoll Nursing Home. Mrs. Trowbridge was born, raised and educated in Jamaica Plain. She then graduated from The Elliot Pearson School of Tufts University and achieved her Master's Degree in Library Science at Simmons College. She was a teacher and librarian by profession and was associated with the children's libraries in both Braintree and Hingham. Mrs. Trowbridge also taught at the Wilder Memorial Nursery School in Hingham for many years. In addition, she was a past president of the Hingham Garden Club and was associated with the Fine Arts Choral of Weymouth. She was the wife of the late Newton C. Trowbridge and mother of Gloria T. Gammons of Brookline, Winthrop N. Trowbridge of Hollywood, FL, Wendy C. Olsson of Wallasey, Wirral, England, Leslie T. Yeadon of Malvern, PA, Eliot D. Trowbridge of Rockland, Jeannette T. Stebbins of Hadley and Newton C. Trowbridge, Jr. of Attleboro. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Tuesday, August 12th at 2 PM at the Second Parish Church, 685 Main St. (Rt. 228), Hingham, MA 02043, where she was a faithful member for many years. Visiting hours and flowers omitted by request. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Second Parish Church or to the New England Wildlife Center, 500 Columbian St., So. Weymouth, MA 02190-1130. The interment is to be private. For online guestbook, please visit www.downingchapel.com.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Aug. 1 to Aug. 2, 2008.

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larry and Karen Young

August 1, 2008

Our sympathy. Singing and talking with Gloria was always a pleasure. Such knowledge!

William Danforth

August 1, 2008

The kindness, encouragement and friendship that Mrs. Trowbridge conveyed to me over the years will remain a lucid memory all of my days. Rarely does one bridge the generational gap and form a connectedness such as the one I enjoyed with my dearest friend. The inner nature of an individual is often protected and in some instances rarely revealed to others, Over time, true friendship removes these defenses as was my experience with Gloria. Thank you for your lessons, your laughter and your honesty. You will be missed so whole heartedly,
Your Friends,
William & Jennifer Danforth

Dan Murphy

August 1, 2008

Clay, my deepest sympathy for you and all your family.

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