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Bernice Winson Obituary

Of Stoneham, March 29, 2008, surrounded by her family, at age 87. Beloved wife of the late Ernest N. Winson. Devoted mother of Norman Winson and his wife Bonnie of Woburn, John Winson and his wife LauraLee Johnson of Boston, Gene Winson of Stoneham. Cherished grandmother of Timothy Winson, Jennifer Vigeant, Stephen Winson, Michael Winson and his wife Christine, Andrew Winson. Loving great grandmother of Samantha, Benjamin and Rachel. Dear sister of Ella Kirmes of ME and the late Edna Buontempo and Robert Shaw. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She was an active member of Maplewood Baptist Church in Malden, where the library she so lovingly nurtured was named for her. A Memorial Service will be held at the above named Church on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Bernice to Maplewood Baptist Church Library Fund, 729 Salem St. Malden, MA 02148 or to VNA of Middlesex East - Visiting Nurse Hospice, Sawtelle Family Hospice House, 320 Haverhill St., Reading, MA 01867. Barile Family Funeral Homes Stoneham - Reading www.barilefuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 2, 2008.

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Diane Carreiro

April 5, 2008

Dear Gene, Norman, John and Families
We are so very sorry for the loss of Mrs. Winson. She was a lovely lady whom we were fortunate to have for our neighbor. Many caring thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Diane, John, John Michael and Tiana
Carreiro

Laraine Cenami-Stone

April 3, 2008

Larry and I send a bouquet of prayers with deepest sympathy. I am the granddaughter of Howard Winson and wish you and your family could have made our family reunion in 2002 I still have your mom's email address on my computer. Masses and Prayers sent to you and your family Laraine (Gerry Winson - Cenami's daugher) & Larry Stone

Jean Winson Lane

April 3, 2008

Sending my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ron & Nancy Itzo

April 3, 2008

To the Winson Family,

We were so sorry to hear of your mother's illness and death. It is hard to know just what to say at this sad time because your loss is so great and because your mother will be missed in so many ways.

May your wonderful memories of your mother comfort you at this time of sadness and remain with your always.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Bonnie & Norman Winson

April 2, 2008

Thank you for signing this guest book. It truly means a lot to our family. Our Mom was very special to us.

Lynn Paynter

April 2, 2008

Dearest John
We are so very sad to hear about the loss of your Mother. We are thinking of you and your family.
Much love,
Lynn Paynter & Bill Mann

Dot Sorensen

April 2, 2008

Dear Tim & Family,
I am so sorry on the loss of your Grandmother. She was in my
thoughts the other day when I drove
by her house. May your memories sustain you and yours at this sad time.
Love
Dot Sorensen

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