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Edward Francis Winn Jr. 1919-2008 WILLIAMSTOWN Edward Francis Winn Jr. 89, of 1015 Simonds Rd., died Thursday April 3, at the Williamstown Commons. He was born in North Adams on March 10, 1919, son of the late Edward F. Winn Sr. and Helen Murphy Winn. He attended schools in North Adams. He was a decorated veteran of WW II serving with the Army as a Tech Sergeant, with the 133rd Quartermaster Co. He was the owner and operator of the Winn's Auto Garage on Simonds Rd. in Williamstown. He was a communicant of St. Patrick Church in Williamstown. He was an avid NASCAR Fan. He leaves two brothers, Alfred Winn of Williamstown and John Winn of Pownal, Vt.; a sister, Catherine Winn of Williamstown; Several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Chester and Albert "Bud" Winn and a sister, Mary Ellen McMahon. FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Williamstown. Burial will follow with military honors in the family plot in Westlawn Cemetery. There are No Calling Hours. Memorial Donations are suggested for the St. Patrick Church Food Pantry through the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, Ma. 01247
Published by Bennington Banner on Apr. 4, 2008.

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Nelson (sonny) Montgomery

April 9, 2008

Dear Eddie, that you for everything you did for me in my childhood years, there are so many things you tought me. I am the person I am because of some of those things. Thanks Ed.
My condolences to your family.`

LYLE JELLEY

April 7, 2008

My deep and sincere thoughts and prayers for the family members of ED.He built my first race car and gave me permission to use his old stock car #467 most people don't know that was the winning ticket # on a race car raffled at State Line raceway in NY.I'll always miss him.

Paul Ouellette

April 6, 2008

Ed was undoubtedly the most positive influence in my life, coming into my life as he did in my pre-teen and early teen years. He was truly someone that I looked up to in every way. He was my stepfather but he was also the only father I ever knew. My condolences to the Winn family. I love you all.

Kevin Shea

April 4, 2008

My sympathy to the Winn family.Ed was the best of the best with carburetor and ignition.That man taught Me when I was a youngster,as my dad,Frank was his friend and customer.Thanks for the memories.

Anne Ouellette

April 4, 2008

My deep and sincere thoughts and prayers for the family members and friends of Ed. He touched the lives of many young boys and influenced them in a positive manner as he taught them about cars. Blessings

Dennis Roberts

April 4, 2008

As a young man I remember walking from downtown Williamstown to Mr. Winn's shop just to watch Ed work on race cars for Butch Jelley , Carlton Moore and many others . What a magic touch he had .

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