Obituary of Elizabeth A. Colegrove

Springwater – West Henrietta – Dansville – Elizabeth A. Colegrove, 97 years of age, passed away Sunday October 30, 2022 in Dansville at the home of her son Kevin. Elizabeth loved the Lord Jesus Christ and was a believer! Elizabeth was born December 13, 1924 in Springwater, the daughter of Fred and Abby (Cory) Clayson. She grew up in and resided in the Springwater area for many years. Elizabeth and Leo Colegrove were married April 15, 1951 and together celebrated over 60 years of marriage prior to Leo passing away in 2011. In 1981 Elizabeth and her husband, Leo moved to West Henrietta where she resided until 3 years ago when she moved to Dansville. Elizabeth worked at several different companies throughout the years including, Stromberg Carlson, C.F. Canon, Delco and finally Kodak. Elizabeth loved music, especially singing, playing piano and attending Adam Ezra Group concerts. She was a devoted homemaker, enjoyed visiting relatives and throughout the years she enjoyed refinishing furniture. Elizabeth was pre-deceased by her parents, Fred and Abby Clayson; her husband Leo Colegrove; her granddaughter, Christie Lee Colegrove; her infant great granddaughter, Kaylee Elizabeth; her siblings and their spouses, Ward and Charlotte Clayson, Frances and William Hamilton, Keith and Veronica Clayson and Martha and Burton Thompson. She is survived by her children, Kay (Dan) Walkley, Conesus, Keith Colegrove of Spencerport and Kevin Colegrove of Dansville; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. Elizabeth's family and friends are invited to her Celebration of Life on Wednesday November 9, 2022 at 11am at Grace Baptist Church, 9316 Main St., Dansville, NY. Elizabeth's interment will take place prior to her Celebration of Life at 9:30am the same day at Covered Bridge/Evergreen Cemetery in Springwater. Contributions in memory of Elizabeth A. Colegrove may be made to the Grace Baptist Church, 9316 Main St., Dansville, NY 14437.