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Robert Winter Obituary
Born in Portland, Maine, he was the son of the late Robert G. and Annamae (Clark) Winter. A lifetime resident of Suffield, he was a communicant at the former St. Joseph Church in Suffield. Bob was creative in both mind and spirit. He Co-owned and operated Winter Sign with his wife Debbie for 30 years, creating unique and custom signs. He attended Paier College of Art in Hamden, and continued his creative endeavor through his many wonderful landscape paintings.
He enjoyed gardening and caring for his yard when a paintbrush wasn't in his hand. He also volunteered many hours at the Hartford Audubon Society's Lewis Farm Bird Sanctuary in Suffield, where he maintained the trails and access area, providing a safe and beautiful environment for visitors to explore.
In addition to his wife Debbie, Bob is survived by a son John Winter; his beloved grandson, Matthew Winter; a brother David J. Winter and his wife, Debbie; a sister, Ann DiLorenzo, and her husband; John, all of Suffield. He also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends. Bob was predeceased by a brother, Brian T. Winter.
Visitation will be held from 10: a.m. to noon, with a short prayer service to follow at noon on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring St., Windsor Locks. Burial is private.
Donations in Robert's memory may be made to the Hartford Audubon Society at
www.hartfordaudubon.org/donate/To leave online condolences, please visit www.Windsorlocksfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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the lapalme family
July 5, 2022
Deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and the family
Sandi Jones
July 1, 2022
Dear Debby - I only met you and Bob a few times over the last few years and was shocked to learn of his passing. I am so sorry for your loss to your family. Sandi Jones
Frank & Diane Marotta
July 1, 2022
We're very sorry to hear about Bob. We will miss his friendly wave as we drove by his home. I always enjoyed talking to Bob especially about art. He was a good friend and I will miss him.
July 1, 2022
My prayers are with the Winter Family. I am so sorry to hear about Bob Winter.
Emily Ruth Dickinson-Adams
June 30, 2022
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband, Bob. God Bless. Emily
Judy and Karl Thomas
June 29, 2022
We enjoyed knowing Bob through his care and hard work at Lewis farm. We hiked the trails for many years that he kept cleared and open. The farm will miss him as everyone will! So sorry.
John Cooper
June 28, 2022
My sincere condolences to the Winter family. Bob was a talented, funny guy. I always had a few laughs with him over the years. RIP Bob.
Tom Bull
June 28, 2022
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. He was a wonderful guy to be around during our high school years. My prayers and thoughts are with Debbie and family.
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