Bubbe Rose - a tiny lady with a giant heart

Thanksgiving has always been our favorite holiday. When we lived in Clifton Park, we celebrated for many years by running the Troy Turkey Trot in the morning and then joining the family for dinner at Larry's cousins' home in Argyle, New York. Our most memorable Thanksgiving was also our saddest. In 1974, two and a half months after we married, Larry's beloved grandmother passed away.

Bubbe Rose was the matriarch of Larry's family. Her tiny stature - she was under five feet and weighed less than 100 pounds - belied her powerful presence. Everyone loved her.

Bubbe Rose was instrumental in making...