WINSTON ARTHUR WAY

WINSTON ARTHUR WAY NORTH HERO - Winston Arthur Way, 89, of North Hero, passed away Jan. 26, 2013, after a long illness. He was born March 11, 1923, in Burlington, and grew up on the island of North Hero, where his family ran the Irving House - now the North Hero House. During his high school years, he commuted by train to Burlington and attended Burlington High School, where he graduated in 1940. Win served in the Army during World War II and was stationed in China, Burma and India. This experience made a lasting impression on his life. After returning home, he entered the Forestry Program at Syracuse University and received a B.S. degree in 1950. In 1951 he completed a masters degree in Agronomy at the University of Vermont and stayed on to become a teaching assistant. Winston became the Extension Agronomist for Vermont in 1951, a position he enjoyed until his retirement 32 years later. He is well-known locally for his television programs on WCAX's "Across The Fence". He also wrote numerous articles for magazines and publications and gave lectures to small towns throughout Vermont. Win loved his work and educating people. He was a member of the American Society of Agronomy and served on the Vermont Food Commission under Governor Salmon. As Vermont's extension agronomist, he supported traditional and organic agriculture. He was constantly learning and sharing his knowledge of food production and environmental issues. Winston retired to his family farm in North Hero, where his passion for gardening, writing and education continued. He always described himself as leading a "charmed and charming life". Win and his wife, Jane, also ran Aqua Vista Cabins, where they welcomed many people from all over the world. Their home was always open and they made wonderful friends over the years. Winston leaves his wife of 65 years, Jane (Ash) Way; a daughter, Linda Cantrell and her husband, Jim, of Westminster, Colo.; a son, Jon Way and wife, Chris, of Stow, Mass.; a son, Tom Way and wife, Aldona, of Winooski; a son, Kim Way and wife, Karen, of Dublin, Ohio; a cousin, Don Dodds and wife, Cheryl, of Barre; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express their gratitude and appreciation for the wonderful care Winston received at Fletcher Allen, including Dr. Steven Ades and staff at the Vermont Cancer Center, and also to the caring staff at Starr Farm Nursing Center. A celebration of life will be held in North Hero at a future date.