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Fred Winans Obituary
Fred C. Winans
of Binghamton
Fred C. Winans lived 75 years doing what Fred wanted to do. He ate donuts- even though he was diabetic. He smoked cigarettes- even though he had one lung removed. He buttered everything- even after his quadruple bypass surgery. He wanted to die at home- and he did. He was predeceased by one daughter, Tina; his parents, Clair and Wilma Winans; and one baby brother, Billy. He is survived by his wife and caregiver, Lorraine (Barber) Winans of Binghamton; 4 children, Donald (Ellie) Winans of Binghamton, Terry (Glenn) Knapp of Johnson City, Karen Winans (Tilts) of Johnson City, and Chad (Crystal) Winans of Binghamton; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Kay (Jan) Huisman of Binghamton, Cheryl (Ken) Cutting of Masonville, NY, Betty (Chuck) Johnson of Triangle, NY, and Vicky (Jim) Green of Masonville; one brother, Randy (Robin) Winans of Sidney, NY; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Fred spent 48 years doing what he loved the most, installing fences for his company, Winans Fence Company. He passed his talents to his wife and sons, and they continue to operate the business. As Fred's health failed, he advised his family from the sidelines to successfully continue what he started. The family wishes to thank all the people at United Methodist Home and Lourdes Hospice Unit for caring so lovingly for Fred. His mispronunciation of words will forever be embedded in our hearts and will always bring a smile to our faces. His Archie Bunker-like personality will be missed greatly.
Family and friends are invited to the First Assembly of God Church, 255 Washington Street, Binghamton Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon with services at 12:00 noon. Committal services will be at Chenango Valley Cemetery on Nolan Road with dinner to follow at the Church Café for family and friends following the service at the cemetery. The family requests bulbs or flowers are planted in Fred's honor as his spirit lives on! Arrangements by James V. DeMarco & Son Funeral Home, Port Dickinson, NY.
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Tom Hayward
April 13, 2010
Lorraine,Chad,Don,Terry&Karen, I am so sorry to hear about Fred. He was so respected and loved by so many people. The time that i shared with him was so special to me. May the memories left behind bring comfort for tomorrow.
James Shaw
April 13, 2010
Don,Ellie & Chad
Sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and Prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Kris Johnson
April 12, 2010
I Will miss you uncle fred . I love you very much.
Michael Moore
April 12, 2010
I will miss you Fred, You were a good grandfather to my niece Kimberly, I will miss our visits.- Fred was a good friend . Sorry for the family's loss of such a good man. Michael Moore and family
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Pat & Earl Moore
April 12, 2010
We are going to miss you . No one to make peanutbutter cookies for or take donuts to, We loved him and will miss him dearly. We are sorry for the family Chad, Don, Karen, Terry, and Wife Larraine , Our granddaughter Kim will miss her Poppy dearly and every friday night she spent with him. Earl & pat Moore
Tracy Wolf
April 12, 2010
Dear Lorraine and family...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God comfort you during this time of loss.
The Wolf Family
April 12, 2010
Terry & Glenn - So sorry to hear about your dad, you are in our thoughts and prayers - Robin & Casey Oltz
April 12, 2010
Chad and the family I am sorry about your loss. You are in my prayers. He was a grea man and will never be forgotten....Jim Underhill
Dawn Rowlands
April 12, 2010
Terry, Don & Karen,
I'm so sorry to hear about your father. He was one wonderful man. I hope that your memories of him warm your heart and carry you through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kate McCain
April 12, 2010
Lorraine and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May loving memories of happy family gatherings and joyous celebrations help to comfort you at this time.
John Burd
April 12, 2010
Lorraine, Chad and family- Deb and I are so sorry for your loss, Fred was a great husband, father and friend. He will never be forgotten, he can rest easy now. God Bless- John and Deb Burd
Chris Gates
April 12, 2010
Don, Chad and Winans family. We are sorry for your loss. Although we only got to meet Fred a few times, it saddens us to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Chris & Tim Gates
April 12, 2010
Lorraine and Chad, sorry to hear about Freds passing, he was a great person and very full of life,
Chad your dad was a great man and you take after him, he will be watching over you from heaven, and I promise you will feel his presence in everything you do,,Christine Soule your (#2 mom) Remember that Marty Jr. and I are here for you forever.
Carl & Val Nagel
April 11, 2010
Our condolences to the Knapp / Winans family. Sorry to hear about you Dad Terry, thinking of you all.
John Kabanek
April 11, 2010
Lorraine & Family - We are very sorry to hear of Fred's death. We will plant some additional flowers along the fence he put in about 20 years ago. God bless him. - John Kabanek & Family
lexi chanthavong
April 11, 2010
Terry, Glenn and family, Im so sorry for Fred's lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Just remember he is in a better place now. Our condolences. Lexi, Nolan and Jed, Redondo Beach, CA
Nancy Ehrets
April 11, 2010
Lorraine, I am so sorry to read of Fred's passing. He was one of a kind. May God be with you at this difficult time.
April 11, 2010
Remember all the good times there was when Fred was there for the SV bowling. Our condolences. Jerry and Mary Lewis, Powder Springs, GA
April 11, 2010
Chad, Lorraine and family,
So sorry to hear about dad, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jenn and Dave Green
Crystal Winans
April 11, 2010
I only knew Fred (DAD) a short 5 years but the mark he left on my life will be left on my heart forever. He was the "bestest" poppy my kids would say. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many, I am so blessed to have met him and blessed that I get to see him relived through my husband and my our children.
God bless to the family
I love you Dad
Dennis Shaul
April 11, 2010
Don, Terry, Karen and Mrs. Winans,
I am very sorry to read of Mr. Winans passing. I remember all the times we shared on Pamela Drive. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take care.
Dennis Shaul
April 11, 2010
Sorry to hear about Fred.I send my condolance too you.
I'm in Florida,so can't attend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Phyllis
Bob Thomas
April 11, 2010
Lorraine & family, I'm very sorry to hear about Fred. He was a very good friend and neighbor. There isn't enough space or time to write everything I knew about Fred. The girls always wanted to visit your house and see Uncle Fred as they called him. I usually had a question or piece of equipment needing to be welded, or just stopping in for coffee and a chat. He'll be missed by all, but his memory will live on.
Alice Woodruff
April 11, 2010
Lorraine,Don,Terry,Karen and Chad, I just learned of Fred's death. I remember good times in the back yard having our Friday night neighborhood get togethers.
My thoughts and condolences to the family.
April 11, 2010
So sorry to hear about Fred. We ofter our condolences.
Bob & Fran White
Lisa King-Davis
April 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Winnan's family...I will dearly miss Fred...He was such a wonderful man!!!
Rose & Bob Follet
April 11, 2010
Sorry to hear of this lose. All our love and prayers to all your family. I got to know some of you and am glad I did. Take Care All......
cindy shoemaker
April 11, 2010
terry&don im sorry for loss of your father my prayers are with you.
Kelly McCoy
April 11, 2010
Don, Ellie and family:
I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. I love you guys!
April 11, 2010
Donny,Terri and Karen,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Fred. May your hearts be full of memories.
Love you all
Brenda and Courtney
Jim & Connie Roach
April 11, 2010
To the Winans family
I was very saddened to read about Fred’s passing. There was no one in the world like Fred, Fred was Fred. To this day I still miss the conversations I used to have with him when he would be fixing the fences at Coke on Walter Ave or at my home. I can still hear Fred say to me,” who was the dummy that put the fence up and closed off Walter Ave. I was proud to call Fred my friend.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
May the cool rain quench your flowers' thirst
Renew your spirit,
And wash your troubles away.
Tim and Amy Swindler
April 11, 2010
We are incredibly saddened by this news, and so sorry for your loss. Our hearts especially go out to Lorraine and Chad and his family. We hope that your hearts heal quickly, and that fond memories far overcome the sad ones.
Sincerely,
The Swindler Family
Bob McDonald
April 11, 2010
Don,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May the memories of your fathers life bring comfort to you and your family.
Betty Johnson
April 11, 2010
My Brother was a good man, and will be sadly missed by all.He is in a better place now & not suffering. Love you Brother!
Bet
April 11, 2010
To the Winans Family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you. Your father was a kind and charismatic man. He opened his heart and home to everyone. He was one of a kind and I have many happy childhood memories of him. May God Bless you through this difficult time.
Alycia (Pappas) Ferry
FLOYD VAN ZANDT
April 11, 2010
SORRY TO HERE ABOUT FRED. I WORK WITH FRED BACK IN 1958 AND 1959 WE HAD A LOT FUN WE BOWLED AT THE OLD STATE BOWLING ON STATE STREET.
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