Edward Trethaway

Edward Joseph "Ned" Trethaway-December 17, 1926-November 9, 2012 Ned passed away peacefully at Twin Lakes Retirement Community, in Burlington NC, November 9, 2012. A native of Montclair, NJ he was born December 17, 1926 to Joseph and Mary Trethaway. While attending Cornell University, Ned served a brief stint in the US Navy, and then the Army ROTC while completing college. He remained in the Army reserves until 1962, retiring as a Captain. After graduating from Cornell in 1949 in Engineering, he worked in business until 1963 at American Can Company Rochester, NY-where he met his wife of 61 years, "Pat", Western Electric, and Pausin Mfg. Company. In 1963 he embarked on his most fulfilling jobs and those were in Development work for Cornell University. Initially, he worked on their Centennial Campaign in NYC from 1963-65, then in Ithaca as Director of Corporate Relations from 1965-75, and finally was Assistant to the Dean, Public Affairs, College of Veterinary Medicine from 1975-82. During his time at the Veterinary College his fundraising program entered, and won, a national award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education CASE, an honor of which he was very proud. Outside of work, and in retirement, he championed many causes. In his early 40's he designed, patented, and manufactured a new improved fiberglass chair for handicapped folks called the "Handi-Chair", inspired by what was then available for their handicapped son, Brent. Later in retirement his efforts to assist people or animals ranged from animal welfare causes, to public safety and human rights, were always in motion. Ned is survived by his wife Patricia Houghton Trethaway, son Scott Clark Trethaway and spouse Jo Ann, son Brent Mark Trethaway, grandchildren Lauren Patricia Trethaway and Christine Elizabeth Trethaway, and great-grandchild Laureyan Kiara Trethaway. The family will welcome friends in the home on Monday, November 12th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers memorials should be sent to-Twin Lakes Community Resident Assistance Fund, 3701 Wade Coble Drive, Burlington, NC 27215.