Manchester-By-The-Sea, Massachusetts
Winder, Stirling AuchinclossDied peacefully at her home in Manchester, MA surrounded by family and friends on Saturday July 28, 2012 after a lengthy and valiant struggle with Osteosarcoma. She was 26 years old. She is survived by her parents John S. Winder of Annisquam, MA. and Betsy Winder of...
Read MoreThis just breaks my heart. I send deepest sympathy to
all the family, so many of whom are old friends. She sounds
like an extraordinary person and a great loss to the wrold.
Peggy Lord
Peggy Lord
December 04, 2012 | Hobe Sound, FL
To the Winder Family:
I am a per diem nurse in the NICU and have not worked recently. I was completely shocked to hear of Stirling's death. She was a lovely young woman and it's so amazing that she became a NICU nurse while going through all that she did. I truly did not even know she was ill. I never heard her complain once. We had some great conversations about UVM, since my own daughter would like to attend their nursing program. Please know that your daughter will be greatly...
Gayle Kahler
August 16, 2012 | Dedham, MA
Betsy:
What an inspiring young woman. What an honor to have known her. What a legacy of courage, passion & determination.
Dorothy & I send our condolences & our gratitude for all Stirling did for Vermont.
Jim Douglas
August 04, 2012 | Middlebury, VT
Dear John,
There are no words to truly express my sympathies to you, Stirling's mother, Betsy, her brother, Alden, and all of your family. I have personally experienced your loving supportive ways and I know that your daughter, Sterling, did as well on her all-to- brief life's journey. As we both well know, time is a gift from our God; and the purest testament to this gift is our understanding of the preciousness of each moment. I know each moment you spent with Stirling will be...
Eileen Murphy
August 04, 2012 | Ipswich, MA
Dear John, Alden and family ,
We are speechless about this news. Stirling was such a dynamic individual with a tremendous spirit and sense of good will. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers, be strong and carry on,
Love to you all,
Sid and Tracey Miller
August 03, 2012 | Shelburne, VT
I'm so sorry to hear about Stirling. I only had the pleasure of meeting her once and her bright personality, high energy and strength will always be memorable to me. My deepest sympathy and condolences to Betsy, family and friends.
Walter Vahey
August 03, 2012 | Winchester, MA
Dear John, Alden and Family:
Kristine and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Words can not express your loss. Everyone in your family will be in our prayers.
Bjorn and Kristine Johnson
Bjorn Johnson
August 01, 2012 | Daniel Island, SC
Dear Mrs. Winder and Family,
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family for your loss.
I had the pleasure of knowing Stirling here at UVM as a student-athlete. What a wonderful person and always had a smile on her face!
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dee
Dee Dion
August 01, 2012 | Winooski, VT
Dear Betsy and family,
I cannot begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. What an incredible young woman she was. It just doesn't make sense that the brightest stars shine for the shortest time. Surrounding all of you in love, Franny
Franny Cauffman
August 01, 2012 | Wayne, PA