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JOHN E. WINSKE

Marlborough, Massachusetts

Jun 6, 1962 – Nov 20, 2020 (Age 58)

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BORN
June 6, 1962
DIED
November 20, 2020
AGE
58
LOCATION
Marlborough, Massachusetts

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WINSKE, John E. Of Boston, a disability rights leader, fierce advocate for the independent living community, and savvy entrepreneur, died on Nov. 20, 2020, while in Florida. He was 58. Born in Marlborough in 1962 with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, John was the son of the late Earl "Jack"...

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Happy birthday, sweetheart. I miss you still, darlin'. There's a whole spectrum of color gone from the world, without you in it. If you can, send me some strength.

John's story is an inspiration one. I feel very lucky that I had the chance to speak with him for the first time in 50 years last year. It was an interview for this story:

https://www.bedrocksportsmarlboro.com/post/marlboro-s-john-winske-is-a-kentucky-derby-winning-horse-owner-and-a-hoot-and-a-half

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Rest In Peace John! Thank you for your contributions to access for persons with disabilities. Condolences to your family— I hope that they are comforted by memories of you.

He was a great guy. He will be missed.

It was a honor to be part of
your family. R.I.P. John.

Many good people have worked at DPC during my tenure as a state employee. I had the pleasure of working with John. We had many philosophical conversations about how and why Deaf people do not consider themselves 'disabled'. John came to understand the cultural and linguistic aspect versus having a disability. He worked hard to include us once DPC was able to get funding for communication access. I deeply miss having open conversations with him and his sense of humor. God Bless him!

May you rest in peace John as we who advocate for equity and justice carry on the important work on the ground I will look up beyond the stars as you continue to support our efforts from Heaven may GOD you rest and wisdom to inspire the work that still remains to be done on Earth as we give thanks for all that you did and pointed to as needing to be done. May GOD bless and keep you in the palm of his hand. May those of us that continue to carry on be strengthened and motivated to light your...

In that photo, he wears the straw boater I gave him, with purple & orange bands I made - the colors of the silks worn by Authentic's jockey.
John was the best boss I ever had - & the man that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.
A strong voice for advocacy, & a big, tender heart.
I told him the one thing I wanted was that he outlive me - he should live to be 90, & I would die first.
It wasn't in the cards.
I love you, darling - & don't forget, I said that...