David H. and Gloria R. Winne

David Hollister Winne, 86, passed away on January 2nd and Gloria Rand Winne, 87, passed away January 5th, 2014 peacefully at Masonicare in Wallingford, CT. David was born in Watertown, NY and was the son of the late Walter and Blanche Winne. Gloria was born in Yonkers, NY and was the daughter of the late William and Adelaide Rand. Dave and Gloria were married for 58 years and resided in Windsor, CT before retiring to Ocean City, MD. They leave behind a son Mark Winne and his wife Michele of Suffield, CT and their children Allyson of Cromwell, CT and Matthew of San Diego, CA, a daughter Lee Kingsbury and her husband Jeff of Windsor Locks, CT. Following a short tour in the Coast Guard during World War II, Dave graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY with a U.S.C.G. License and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Engineering. He later earned an MBA from the University of Connecticut. He sailed for five years for Bethlehem Steel, Crown Oil and later as a Warranty Engineer for Babcock & Wilcox. While sailing, he averaged over 100,000 miles a year and made 72 passages through the Panama Canal. He worked at Terry Steam Turbine Company in Windsor and then on to a Manufacturer's Rep Firm before opening his own company, Winne Associates, in 1978. Gloria was a graduate of SUNY Albany, NY with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education. She taught English at Arlington High School, her Alma Mater, as well as in Poughkeepsie, NY before moving to Connecticut to teach at Eastern Junior High School, Riverside, CT. After starting her family, she returned to the field of education as a High School Guidance Counselor at Windsor High School and retired in 1988 after 25 years. In their retirement years, they both became active in their respective volunteer interests. Dave was active in the Shiners' Club and the Coast Guard Auxiliary as a Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner. Gloria enjoyed many interests specifically the famous St. Paul's Episcopal Church's Chicken and Dumpling dinners, the Clare's Guild and the Vestry. Much of her time was devoted to Diakonia, a transitional shelter for those in need, where she served on the Board for 15 years and continued on as a volunteer at the shelter. One day a week was given to the Ocean City library to help with the distribution and checking of books. While Gloria tended to their tomato and vegetable gardens, Dave's passion was his beautiful rose and flower gardens. Bubbles and Papa David, as they were affectionately known, greatly enjoyed the Community of Ocean City and its social activities. They quickly developed close and long-lasting friendships during their 25 years of retirement. They loved the summer vacations with their grandchildren, visiting with snowbirds traveling north and south, and enjoyed taking cruises with family and dear friends. Their family is grateful for the wonderful care and love they received while they made their home at Ashlar Village and Masonicare the last few years. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to St. Paul's by-the-Sea Fire Recovery Fund, c/o of Bank in Ocean City, 10005 Golf Course Road, Ocean City, MD 21842 or visit http://stpaulsbythesea.org/donations/