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Winifred Colt Obituary
December 7, 1925 - April 26, 2025
Winfred M (Deil) Colt, passed on April 26, 2025, born in Lockport NY 12/7/1925, predeceased by her parents Mae Marsh (Starkey) Deil and Alfred Deil; her brother David Hennis Deil, her husband of 60 years John Zuidema Colt. Survived by her four children: Kathleen Mae Colt, John Zuidema Colt (Karen M Cutler), Debora Colt, and Nancy Colt Hart (Charles S Hart) and her grandchildren: Dana E Hart (Wilder Yost), James L Hart (Kathleen Looby Hart), Emily S Hart, John Zuidema Colt, Shane Colt Lawrence; great grandchildren: Augusta Yost, Juno Yost, Philip Hart. Along with many nieces and nephews.
Mrs Colt attended Millard Fillmore College, employed by Erie County for 18 years as Retirement Counselor for State Employee Retirement System, and Williamsville South High School Guidance Department. Her career included working in Detroit MI at WWJ-FM, and at Stanley Aviation in Buffalo NY as secretary to the President.
From 1973 - 2018, Mrs Colt served as a United States Figure Skating Judge representing the Amherst NY Skating Club and from 1985 - 2010 as a Territory Competition Referee in NY, MA, PA, OH. She managed 'Learn to Skate' program for Amherst Skating Club for 20 years, and in 2002 named Distinguished Sportsman from North Forest Civic Association.
Mrs Colt enjoyed camping, playing bridge, reading, traveling, bowling, singing in church choir, volunteering as Girl Scout Leader, attending Shea Theater, hosting neighborhood ice cream socials, playing bridge and baking.
In 2018, Mrs Colt moved to Westborough MA to be closer to her family.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday May 5th at North Presbyterian Church, 300 North Forest St, Williamsville, NY. A family only internment will be at Forest Lawn, Buffalo NY.
The family is gratefully declining any flowers in lieu of donations to Macular Degeneration Research (BrightFocus.org/stopAMD" target="_new" rel="nofollow">BrightFocus.org/stopAMD) or the North Presbyterian Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kathy Heffernan
May 17, 2025
It was an honor to witness the dedication each of you showed Winn while she was a resident at The Willows. I wish you peace in the many memories you share.
Kathy H
Receptionist
The Willows - Westborough MA
Kelley Collins
May 2, 2025
I am so sad to hear about Mrs. Colt´s passing. What a "rich" life she lived! I remember spending time at the Colt home and she was always so welcoming and loving to everyone. She was immersed in her family. A special memory is her hand written Christmas note I received every single year. Mrs. Colt was a diamond of a human and she will be missed. My condolences to the family, especially my childhood besties Nancy and Debbie
With Love,
Kelley Kincaid Collins
Brooks Hatch
May 1, 2025
Colts,
So sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful member of the Wood Springs family and (like all the other moms and dads) acted like another set of parents to all of us. You are in my thoughts.
Brooks Hatch
George Truell
May 1, 2025
Nancy and Debora, so sorry to read this but what a rich life! Truly a life well lived. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
DMM
May 1, 2025
RIP
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