Obituary for Frank E. Winslow
Frank E. “Bud” Winslow, 89, of Avon, beloved husband of Nanalee (Weed) Winslow, died Friday, January 21st, 2022 at John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington surrounded by family. He was born June 13th, 1932 in Hartford, son of the late Charles and Mary (Durk) Winslow. Frank grew up in Simsbury, graduating in 1951 from Simsbury High School. He enlisted in the Navy in 1952, serving as a medic at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Newport, RI where he met and then married the love of his life Nanalee Weed in 1955. He then served as a medic with the Marines in San Diego, CA. He was discharged honorably in 1956, having earned both the National Defense Service and Good Conduct Medals. With Nanalee, they returned to Ct, living in Hartford, Unionville, and finally settling in Simsbury where they raised their children. Frank worked for SNET for many years before retiring in 1987 as a Central Office Repair Technician, having earned a certificate in Basic Electronics from A.I. Prince Technical School. After retiring, Frank and Nanalee spent 12 years in Winterhaven FL, returning to Ct in 1999.
In addition to his loving wife of 67 years, he is survived by his children, Linda (Winslow) Schmitt and her husband Bill of Simsbury and Robert Winslow and his wife Maryann; grandchildren Jessica Winslow, Daniel Schmitt and Eric Schmitt and Eric’s wife Erin and their children Lily Rae and Keira Rose; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sisters Norma Lee and her husband Don; Abby Wyse and her husband David, and mother-in-law Ragna Kirkeby.
Known as “Papa” to his grandkids and great grandkids, whom he absolutely adored, he always lit up with a huge smile whenever they were around. Family and friends were everything to him. He was a lifelong Yankee fan, enjoyed golf, and was an avid model ship builder. Ever the handyman, Frank remodeled the family home on Bushy Hill Rd. and was always looking for a project to take on. He was tinkering on fix-its to the end. He and Nan especially appreciated the friendship and support of their neighbors from Avon and always looked forward to their weekly gatherings at the Clubhouse.
Calling hours concluding with a memorial service will be Saturday, February 5th starting at 12 noon with a memorial at 1:30 pm at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow St. Simsbury, CT 06070, followed by a reception of family and friends at the Peachtree Village Clubhouse, in Peachtree Village, Avon CT. 06001, located off of Darling Dr. Hours 2:30 to 4 pm. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Avon Volunteer Fire Dept, 3920, PO Box 4110, Woburn, MA 01888-4110 or go online to: avonvfd.org
Please visit Bud’s “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.
In addition to his loving wife of 67 years, he is survived by his children, Linda (Winslow) Schmitt and her husband Bill of Simsbury and Robert Winslow and his wife Maryann; grandchildren Jessica Winslow, Daniel Schmitt and Eric Schmitt and Eric’s wife Erin and their children Lily Rae and Keira Rose; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sisters Norma Lee and her husband Don; Abby Wyse and her husband David, and mother-in-law Ragna Kirkeby.
Known as “Papa” to his grandkids and great grandkids, whom he absolutely adored, he always lit up with a huge smile whenever they were around. Family and friends were everything to him. He was a lifelong Yankee fan, enjoyed golf, and was an avid model ship builder. Ever the handyman, Frank remodeled the family home on Bushy Hill Rd. and was always looking for a project to take on. He was tinkering on fix-its to the end. He and Nan especially appreciated the friendship and support of their neighbors from Avon and always looked forward to their weekly gatherings at the Clubhouse.
Calling hours concluding with a memorial service will be Saturday, February 5th starting at 12 noon with a memorial at 1:30 pm at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow St. Simsbury, CT 06070, followed by a reception of family and friends at the Peachtree Village Clubhouse, in Peachtree Village, Avon CT. 06001, located off of Darling Dr. Hours 2:30 to 4 pm. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Avon Volunteer Fire Dept, 3920, PO Box 4110, Woburn, MA 01888-4110 or go online to: avonvfd.org
Please visit Bud’s “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome.com