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Winslow Wolfe Obituary

Wolfe, Winslow A.

Age 88 of Elmira, NY passed away on Friday June 14, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Elmira, NY. Born August 13, 1924 in Norfolk, NY, the son of the late John H. and Rose M. (Roshia) Wolfe. He is suvived by his wife of 61 years, Lillian A. (Mitchell) Wolfe; children, Winslow Jr. (Diana), Rosemary (Marty) Polovick, Richard, Barbara (Donald) Miles, Lawrence (Dorotha), Ronald (Mary),Timothy (Jean); 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; siblings, Thelma (George) Burkum, Francis (Bernice "Bunny"), Mary (Alex) Deshane, Rose Wagstaff. Along with his parents Winslow was predeceased by siblings, John (Joyce), brother in-law William, and Joseph - predeceased infant brother. Winslow was a US Army Veteran of WW II. He retired (August 1982) from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation - Flood Control Maintenance Supervisor Region 8. Loved music - played numerous instruments including fiddle, guitar, harmonica. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a horse trainer and driver for harness racing. Winslow worked for years in construction and maintenance and helped build the St. Lawrence Seaway project. Former Boy Scout master, former member of Southern Tier Polka Club. It was Winslows Request that there be no calling hours and a Private Memorial Service be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make contributions to the American Legion Post # 443 in Winslow's memory. Arrangements are entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. Guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com

Published by Star-Gazette on Jun. 16, 2013.
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It has been seven years nows , We still miss your smile and Laughter. Be at Peace!

Elizabeth Guiney

Family

June 11, 2020

Lillian and family, I just found out about Winslows passing. My sympathies go out to you and yours.

Jeannine (Blaker) Fowler

February 13, 2014

Sorry for your loss Wolfe. You and your family are in our thoughts.

Myles and Steph

June 18, 2013

Ron, I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family. God bless.

Shawn Bonning

June 18, 2013

You will be missed Buddy.
Sending love and thoughts to all.
Steven And Lynda Mitchell

June 18, 2013

Lillian and Family were so sorry to here of Winslow's passing, he's is in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve O'Dell & Family Elmira, NY

June 18, 2013

you will be missed uncle buddy. So sorry for your loss aunt lily, Jr., rosemary, larry, rick, ronnie, barb and tim . god bless you all and your in our thoughts and prayers

Mary & Mike (wagstaff) Jay

June 17, 2013

So sad to learn of uncle buddy passing. He was always a happy man. So sorry for you all, aunt lilly, jr., rosemary, ricky, larry, barb,ronnie & tim . My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. He will be sadly missed by all.

Mary (wagstaff) Jay

June 17, 2013

Thank you to all for your support.
Jr Wolfe and Family

jr wolfe

June 17, 2013

Amberkyria Wolfe

June 17, 2013

I will miss you grandpa; but I know I will also get to see you again someday. I loved how you played your harmonica. I remember when I was a lot younger, I asked for a harmonica for one of my gifts and I got one, but I could never play it like you did! I love you and will never forget all the good memories we shared. The hardest thing to live with when a loved one goes is not being able to say goodbye, but I know you can hear me from heaven so its not a goodbye but instead I will see you later, Amberkyria Colleen Wolfe

Amberkyria Wolfe

June 17, 2013

To Larry , Dot and Family.. It was a pleasure to have known your DAD. He had a great life, loved his family so much. His music and smile will live on in each and everyone of you. Great memories of the picnics and parties . If you need anything , let me know. Love you all.
Darlene

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Liz Guiney

June 16, 2013

Rose, Marty, Lisa, Tara, and family - I am so very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to everyone.

Judy Townsend

June 16, 2013

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Shirley, Cindy, Diana, Bill and Tina

June 16, 2013

Dear Rose, Marty, Tara and Lisa,
We are so sorry for the passing of a much loved father and grandfather. May all the love he gave you comfort you now. With our sympathy, Kathy and Mike Barton

June 16, 2013

I'm sorry for the loss of Uncle Buddy. He was kind, generous, loving person. His ambitious nature and love for life was contagious to everyone around him.

Again, we will always love you. You will be greatly missed.

Love Jenny, Mike, Jon, Amber & Evan

Jennifer Jones

June 16, 2013

You were a ambitious generous man who touched all our lives. I will remember your wonderful generosity and kindness whenever we visited. You had a heart of cold and we will miss you dearly. Love Jenny, Mike, Jon, Amber, & Evan

Jennifer Jones

June 16, 2013

May God watch over Uncle Buddy and all of you at this time. We are deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He is with Grandpa and Grandma Wolfe and Uncle John now resting and at peace. May we all remember the good times and the laughs and stories we shared. You are in our heart and prayers.

Randy, Christina, Stephen, & Margaret Wagstaff

June 16, 2013

Buddy there would never be words to tell on how My brother was to this Family of mine and thinking of his happy smile and all the good times growing up with him and his love for family and friends love you sister Mary and family

June 16, 2013

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Nancy Baldasaro

June 16, 2013

You will be so missed Uncle Buddy,
We will never forget the days of family get together"s and all the wonderful music you have giving to us.
Your knowledge of New York State and it"s history was an education to us all.
God Bless aunt Lil and family
Alex and Angela Deshane Jr and Family.

June 16, 2013

We have so many fond memories of uncle buddy,his smile and laughter always brought joy to our hearts,we look forward to seeing him everytime they came up to visit.
I loved his interest in history of NY and Vermont and the stories he'd tell.you were deeply loved and will always be,and greatly missed.
God Bless all of you's.

John and Elizabeth Guiney

Elizabeth Guiney

June 16, 2013

So sorry for your loss.

Shelley Perry

June 16, 2013

would like to say that I've always enjoyed seeing buddy and listening to his words of wisdom.I think back at all the good times we had when buddy and Lilly and family came up to visit I know he will be greatly missed and I feel blessed having Buddy for an uncle. God Bless you and your family Love James & Cheryl Deshane

June 16, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Buddy passing. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with you.

Thelma & Randy Wolstenholme

June 15, 2013

I love you grandpa and I will miss you , never forget you sign language hey Lila dad . R.I.P .

Love Amanda Armstrong & family

amanda armstrong

June 15, 2013

Dad,we are all gonna miss you and remember you will always be in our thought,love you your son Richard

June 15, 2013

I'm so very sorry for your loss Dick . You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers .

Mike Allington

June 15, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are blessed to have met Grandpa Wolfe.

Darcy, Todd, Stephen, Ethan and Adyson Case

Darcy Case

June 15, 2013

Hugs to you all. So sorry for your loss.
Love from TN,
Jill..Jimmy & Logan

June 15, 2013

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