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1938
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2019
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Winthrop DeBoise Obituary
Worcester - Windy DeBoise, 81, of 85 Valley View Lane passed away on Saturday at home with his family. He leaves his loving and caring wife of 63 years, Juliet Ramona (Foster) DeBoise; his son Winthrop " Little Windy" DeBoise of Worcester and two daughters, Lisa DeBoise and her partner Clair Daly of West Boylston and Julie DeBoise Hamilton of and her husband Mike Hamilton of Marietta, Georgia; a brother, Francis H. DeBoise Jr; 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Lee Marcel DeBoise, Sr.; his brother Theodore DeBoise, and grandson Lee Marcel DeBoise Jr.
Windy owned and operated DeBoise Auto Body Inc. for more than 50 years. He was presented with The Key to the City of Worcester, Massachusetts by Mayor Joseph O'Brien, The Nick Manzellos Galaxy of the Stars award as well as the Dr. George Storms Smith Youth Service Award by the Martin Luther King, Jr Youth Breakfast Committee. Windy had a passion for helping everyone that he came in contact with, never thinking twice about helping someone in need.
He was an avid sports fan, most importantly Nascar racing. He spent his racing enthusiasm as a young adult at Westboro Speedway, where he won many races. Later in life he spent many weekends with his son Wendy and grandson DJ. To say he will be missed is an understatement. But we can never overstate the strength and wisdom that he passed down to his loved ones, not thru his words but through his actions. And it is with this strength that this family will get thru these difficult times. And through this wisdom that the DeBoise family knows that they must get threw them together.
Funeral services are being held privately. Those who wish to remember Windy by way of a memorial tribute are kindly asked to consider the Worcester Animal Rescue League,139 Holden St, Worcester, MA 01606. To share your thoughts and memories of Windy, please visit his personal guestbook at:
www,mercadantefuneral.com
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Stephen Balcunas
December 18, 2019
Wendy was a gentlemen, kind person with a open Heart, i;'m sure there is a place for Wendy in Heaven he surely earned it. Peace be with him and his family.
DeAndre Clemons
December 14, 2019
He will be truly missed.
Renee Foster
December 14, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you all I love you very much
The Pantos Family
December 14, 2019
May your memories of this kind gentleman and overall nice person never be forgotten. Until you all shall meet again! We were very saddened to hear of his passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
The Pantos Family (prior owners of the Gold Star Restaurant)
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Renee Foster
December 14, 2019
With deepest condolences Juliet & family
May you find strength at this time of great loss
You are in my heart , thoughts & prayers.
I love you all very much.
ronnie pilski
December 14, 2019
under cover brother you will be missed by all luv ya
Maura and Kirk Johnson
December 14, 2019
To all the members of the DeBoise family: My husband Kirk and I want to express our condolences. My husband really enjoyed talking with Windy . We loved having him as our neighbor! We are truly saddened by this loss.
Anthony Petrone & family
December 14, 2019
Very sorry for your loss. A warm caring man has gone home to be an angel.
May he Rest In Peace where we know through our faith in the Lord we all will be united one day.
Julie Hampton
December 13, 2019
Lisa and Julie , sending my condolences to you and your entire family. I am so sorry for your loss, may you find peace in the beautiful memories your dad has created throughout his life. Rest peacefully Windy.
Sonja
December 13, 2019
So sorry for your loss Aunt Juliet, my prayers are with you and the family. Uncle Windy will be missed. RIP Uncle Windy.
Raymond &Sharon Croteau &Family
December 13, 2019
Great Man sorry for the loss
Lyn Flagg
December 13, 2019
May the loving memories you shared ease the pain and loss you are feeling now .
December 13, 2019
So sorry for your loss. You have been sooo dedicated to his care. May he rest in peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Army Family
Mungais
December 13, 2019
Condolence to the Deboise family. Thoughts and prayers.
Annette DeBoise
December 12, 2019
Our condolences to the DeBoise Family. You are in our prayers.
December 12, 2019
I'm sorry for the loss of Windy, he was not only a customer of mine but more so a friend. Condolences to the family he will be missed. Joe Jannette
Russell Andersen
December 12, 2019
Sorry to hear about the loss of a wonderful man. I have known Windy for the past 50 years. He was a very compassionate man, really always soft spoken, very giving and understanding. He was one of a kind.
William SUMNER
December 12, 2019
Windy shall be missed..He and The Entire DeBoise Family are the nicest people on Earth...i have known Windy for almost 70 years and he was always the same laid back do-er..Frankie was always helping me with life lessons....Teddy was my ride to school...Just an AWESOME family..Windy made All City as a sophmore at Trade..Great Athlete...as i said,Windy will be missed by Many..GOD rest your soul and may GOD bless the DeBoise FAMILY ..... Bill Sumner
Scott Keller
December 12, 2019
Cheryl and I would like to send our condolences to the dubois family there are no words to define Windy he was truly a good man ,good sense of humor and a great smile Cheryl and I still speak of him, he was there for us so many times and he gave so much of himself to others .
Marie Deboise High
December 12, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Banks Family
December 12, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time.
Charline Almeida
December 12, 2019
So sorry for the loss of love one
Paul Smith
December 12, 2019
I remember Windy from his nights racing at Westboro Speedway . My Dad had 2 Stock Cars and as a young boy I was at the races every week for many years . I met Windy in the pits and he gave me a tour of his car and an autographed picture of him with his race car. I was so excited ! My friends and I always cheered for him as he competed with all of the other drivers of his era. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. Windy now enters the Race Car Hall of Fame in Heaven.
Michael A DeBoise
December 12, 2019
I met my cousin late in life but he was so kind and when am in Worcester people ask me if Wendy is my family proudly say yes then they tell me all the great things he has done God bless you Cuz job well done
Kenny TROY
December 11, 2019
Sad to hear of his passing, It's been a lifetime of knowing him and most of the family. Your friendship with my family will be missed, and by all that came to know you. Our prayers go out to all of the family in such a sad time of life.
Patricia Barrie
December 11, 2019
Dear DeBoise family, what a gem of a guy my friend Windy was. I first worked down the street from the shop in the 60's and we met in the Millbrook Diner. Took a bit to earn his friendship but through the years we had many a chat. In '75 when the company I worked for closed, I would still see him until the Millbrook closed. I then got to work with Lee on building the new courthouse. Then the Wexford House reconnected us again as well as Frankie. Oh the memories we shared & I always felt privileged that he considered me a friend. I'm glad he isn't suffering anymore and you all have memories of this great man. A good example for us all. Rest in Peace my friend!
Cherie Ramstrom
December 11, 2019
To the DeBoise Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I had a lot of great times at the races with Windy, he was a true gentleman. I hope your heart is a bit lighter knowing Windy is home with Frank and Sonny.
Joann Bruso
December 11, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Jim Bruso
Sal Degon
December 11, 2019
So very sorry to hear this news about Windy, growing up in the same Massasoit Rd neighborhood, I've had the pleasure of knowing Windy and his family for over 70 years. I will remember you in my prayers my friend and may the Lord cradle you in his arms.
Mercadante Funeral Home
December 11, 2019
The Mercadante Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime as we are always available to you.
Scotty Robertson
December 11, 2019
Wendy had made a great impression on me when I was only 15 (now 75). Soft spoken, polite, trustworthy, just a good clean man.
Mark Skiesto
December 11, 2019
Windy Jr,and Family sorry to hear of your father passing.great guy R.I.P Windy
Bill Brazeau
December 11, 2019
To Windy and the entire DeBoise Family. I'm so sorry about the loss of Windy Sr. He truly was a great person, and he will be missed by all who knew him.
RIP Windy.
Freddie Potenti
December 11, 2019
My sincere sympathies to the DeBoise family, Windy, Fran, Frankie and extended family on Mr. Deboise's passing. May God Rest his soul.
Pamela DeBoise
December 10, 2019
God Bless Uncle Windy, Juliet, Lisa, Julie and Little Windy! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!! He was a soft spoken wonderful man, we'll miss him the rest of our lives! Love Brien & Pam
December 10, 2019
Mrs Juliet, Windy, Lisa and Julie, Frankie and family. May the fond memories of Mr Windy always be treasured and honored as the man he was. He was truly a Gem and will be deeply missed by all that had the opportunity to know him.
Another Angel has been called home.
God sped
Carol Kalil-Hamilton
December 10, 2019
Remembering you coming into Nick's Grille
Rest In Peace May your memory be eternal
DOREEN CAYER
December 10, 2019
JULIET AND FAMILY
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,WINDY WAS SUCH A KIND MAN ,HE WILL BE MISSED
Ed Fredette
December 10, 2019
One of the nicest people I have ever met,truly a nice caring man,may you rest in peace
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