Livonia: At age 92, Eleanor passed peacefully at her home on August 29, 2020. She was born on March 1, 1928 in Livonia, NY to the late William and Marian (Payne) Wood. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Donald H. Trescott and son Roger D. Trescott. Survived by children; Jane (Gregory) Safran of Geneseo, Glenn Trescott of Livonia, James (Elaine) Trescott of Rush, Gary (Christine) Trescott of Scottsville, Scott (Delena Sloane) Trescott of Prattsburgh, and Judy (Bob) Kelly of Livonia; grandchildren, Stephen Safran, Thomas Safran, Alyson Trescott, Adrienne Trescott, Craig (Maureen) Trescott, Joshua Trescott, Erin Trescott, Jason Trescott, Chad Trescott, Adam (Molly) Trescott, Brandilea Singh, Ketura (Joseph) Cole, and Matthew Kelly; great-grandchildren, Danielle Trescott, Jillian Safran, Oscar Trescott, Akaal Singh, Jinevra Singh and Daphne Cole. Also survived by many other loving extended family and friends.
Eleanor was born in South Livonia and lived her entire life in Livonia. She and husband Don raised seven children in the village and were involved in many organizations including the Lima Grand Squares, the Livonia Grange, the Livonia Historical Society and the Genesee Country Museum where she and Don both worked as interpreters of Living History. In addition to her raising seven children, Eleanor was an excellent wallpaper hanger and beautified many of the homes in the area. Eleanor was an extremely creative and talented sewer and made beautiful ball gowns and uniforms for historical reenacting. She also created lovely quilts and did very fine needle work in a variety of mediums. She was a lifelong member of South Livonia United Church of Christ and volunteered many hours to the church over the years. Eleanor enjoyed singing as a member of numerous choirs, traveling, and looking for garage sale treasures.
Family and friends may call on Friday, September 4th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY. Eleanor’s Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, September 5th, at the South Livonia United Church of Christ, 5079 South Livonia Road, Livonia, NY. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Livonia. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the South Livonia United Church of Christ, PO Box, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
On behalf of the Trescott family, I want to thank my family, Dougherty’s, and the South Livonia UCC as well as the community at large for the support, caring condolensces and recollections of my Mom. She was indeed a great lady that cared about this community, and always had a kind word. She was a role model for how to live a life fully and completely and will be sorely missed.
Judy (Trescott) Kelly
Sorry for your loss, she was a lovely lady and long time family friend.
Dear Family and Friends of Eleanor,
I attended Livonia Central School a year or so behind Eleanor. We knew one another well, of course. In fact, Eleanor married my Classmate, Don Trescott. My wife was Isabella Howitt from Conesus. She also attended Livonia Central. So, we were pleased when Eleanor occasionally attended Isabella’s monthly class gatherings held at Leisures in Lakeville. Howard Wood was one of Isabella’s classmates. He, and a small group from the Class of ’48, kept these wonderful meetings alive at least until on into the first decade of 2000. We were just one happy family of the 40’s from Livonia Central who shared the common bond of growing up together.
As one of the fortunate ones who shared that era, and the seventy odd years beyond, with Eleanor, I too share the sadness of family and friends who must say goodbye Eleanor.
You have my sincere condolences on your loss of this beautiful soul.
so sorry for the loss of eleanor she was a very good friend
My name is Joanne Heinsler my daughter is Jadelynne Heinsler. She just graduated with Danielle in 2020. I remember this woman. I think she may have came to spaghetti dinners that I worked at some times at my church. Our severe condolences to the family. Deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with family/friends. Sorry for your loss. She will be missed. Peace be with you.
Although I could not physically help out serving the dinners, I could always look forward to the phone call from Eleanor for 2# of butter, 6 cans of green beans and 2 jars of bread and butter pickles or peel 10# of potatoes. then the calls stopped. I asked of another Church member and they told be Eleanor was no longer organizing them and her health was not so good. I was sad to hear this. I will miss her smile and wry sense of humor. She was a big part of South Livonia Church forever, if not in presence, in thoughts. My sympathy to all the family for their loss of a beautiful person.
Judy, so sorry for your loss.
Condolences to you and your family.
My deepest sympathy to all of you. She was a wonderful woman.
Bless her – what a truly wonderful lady she was. I enjoyed and will miss the time we had together. Livonia has lost another pillar. Fly high Mrs. Trescott – till we meet again.
I have many fond memories of Eleanor, including her many wind chimes, and that wonderful player piano. She always had a friendly smile and a kind word. My condolences to the family.
Dear Family,
My sincere sympathy to you all. Your Mom was one of my all-time favorite Livonians. Our families grew up on Linden Street, she wallpapered many of our homes and we could always count on seeing her at church functions. She had an infectious laugh and beautiful spirit. I’m so grateful to have had her influence in my life and to call her a lifelong friend.
For me your Mom epitomizes the Greatest Generation here in Livonia. She is, and will remain, an inspiration to me. I hope your warm memories will give you much comfort in the days ahead.
Blessings to you all.
Lou
Bob and I are so sorry to hear about Eleanor’s passing. She was a great lady who will be missed very much!
Prayers for the Trescott family!
Eleanor was a classy lady. I remember as a child watching her wall paper our home on Branch Street. She and I would talk as she worked. (Lol). Always was so pleasant and happy. I was So intrigued with the job she did. Fond Memories. Condolences to the family.
To The Family Of Eleanor Trescott Chris and I are so sorry to hear of the Passing of Eleanor. May you know we are thinking of you all and Praying for you as well. Eleanor was The South Livonia United Church of Christ for many years. May The Lord Be With You All.