Winters, Evelyn Pauline “Polly”, age 92, of Mersey Point, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8th, 2020, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Shelburne, she was a daughter of the late Frances and Racheal (Stuart) Burgess.
Polly taught school for many years in Port Mouton and in Riverview before going to work as an accountant for the law firm of Milford and Freeman, in Liverpool. She later went to work for the Queens County School Board up until her retirement. Polly was an avid volunteer, having spent countless hours working for the Queens General Hospital Foundation and also the Hospital Hustle. She had many hobbies, such as playing bridge, bowling, knitting, sewing, gardening and feeding her humming birds. Polly also had a love for fashion and made many of her own clothes over the years. Above all else, she was most passionate about her family and spending time with them.
She is survived her children, Bonnie Winters, of Bridgewater, Myles Winters (Paula Oickle), September Winters, Heather Winters (Barry Conrad), all of Liverpool, Holly Winters, of Vancouver; grandchildren, April, Shane, Lisa, Matthew, Daniel, Clay, Reid; great-grandchildren, Drew, Kylee, Chandler, Brynn, Harley, Brandon, Sebastian, Shailyn, Adrienne, Cameron, Heather.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Donnie; grandson, Daniel and brother, Robert Stuart in infancy.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. The family will receive friends from 2-4 P.M., Wednesday, September 16th, 2020, at Chandlers Funeral Home. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation and to the Queens County Food Bank. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Beatrice Delong
Sorry for your loss. I got to know Polly through the Hospital Auxiliary. She worked hard for this organization over the years. Sending Deepest Condolences to you all at this sad time.
Jennifer LeBlanc
Thinking of you all. Old grandma will be greatly missed. She will now be on a great voyage with her soulmate and her loved ones that passed before her.
Love. Jen, Brynn and Harley
Cheryl Bouges
So sorry to hear about Polly. Polly and her late husband Donny were extremely close friends with my parents for many years. She was such a pleasant person and always was willing to talk up a story with you. Thinking of the whole family at this difficult time. Deepest sympathy.
Cheryl (Knox) and Bill Bouges
Cathie Pearl-Wentzell
To Polly’s Famly,
I first met Polly when she worked for the Queens County School Board. She was a wonderful lady who will be missed by all who knew he. We extend our condolences.
Gary Rawding
I was saddened to hear about the passing of Polly my condolences to the family.
Valerie ahd Donald Inness
Dear September and Family:
So sorry for your loss.
Sincerely
Valerie and Donnie
Francis & Peggy Payzant
Dear Bonnie, September, Heather, Holly & Myles:
Francis & I Are So Sorry To See That Polly Has Passed Away. Polly Was An Extremely Loved Person. She Was Always So Friendly And Always Knew You When We Passed Ways.. She Was An Avid Chatter And Loved Her Family Dearly. Cherish All Your Special Memories Of Your Mom, Because She Was Special. I Know Dana Missed Her Dearly. May Polly Now Rest In Eternal Peace, And May God Be With You All At This Difficult Time In Your Lives.
Sincerely:
Francis & Peggy Payzant.
Vicki Lewis
Very sorry to hear of your loss September and family, my heart goes out to you.
Lynn Kempton-Lowe
Dear Myles and family,
I was so sorry to read that your Mother has passed away. She was well-known and well-liked by all who knew her. Having lost my own Mom many years ago now, I can say that although your Mother is no longer with you physically, a big part of her will always remain in your heart.
Cherish the many memories that you have of your Mother and know that she won’t be forgotton.
Love from Lynn
Peggy and Willard Woodworth
To all of Polly’s family,thinking of you at this sad time.
Hugh D Mosher
To Polly’s family,
I am saddened to learn of Polly’s passing. Whenever I had interactions with her either at the store or at social events she was so pleasant. I do hope your memories will help you all going forward.
Jane Hansen
To Polly’s Family
I worked with Polly when she was employed at the school board office. I have fond memories of her. May she Rest In Peace
Jane Hansen
Bruce Theriau
Bonnie and the Winters Family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Keep her memories close in these difficult times.
Joyce Hawkes
My Condolences to September and all the family. She was a lovely lady with a smile for everyone. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Robert & Lorraine Quinn
When I was an administrator with the Queens County School Board, that later evolved into the amalgamated Queens District School Board, Polly was the Assistant Chief Board Financial Officer who was responsible for maintaining the Board’s records, authorizing the payroll, and supervising the financial staff. She was excellent in that position, and did it with expertize and concern. Polly will surely be missed. Please accept Lorraine’s and my sincere condolences to Polly’s family during these sad days.
Bruce and Charlene White
To Polly’s family,
Polly was a fine lady who gave much to her community through the years. Please accept our sincere condolences
Susan M MacLeod
To Polly’s Family
I am sad to hear of Polly’s passing. I remember her volunteer time with the Hospital Hustle and when asked whom to contact the answer was ‘Polly”. When I worked at Able Cable and did interviews on upcoming events, Polly representing the Hospital Auxiliary was one of my favourites to talk with . She was a delightful lady. My sincere condolences
Susan MacLeod
George and Janet Fletcher
Winter Family: We were sorry to hear about Pauline. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Sandy Pelley
Our world has lost a beautiful person. May she rest in peace .To her family, I am so sad for your loss.Condolence to all.
Valerie Conrad
For Polly’s family – Polly was a lovely and sweet person and I’m sending my sincere condolence to you all.
janet and jean
To Polly,s. family
our sincere condolence for the family We had many good times together to gather,with Polly and Carol.
Glen and Diane Dexter
Myles, Paula and boys, Heather and Barry, We are so sorry for your loss. It was always a pleasure to be in Polly’s company. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett
Sending Sincere Condolences to The Winters Family. We are so sorry to hear that Polly has passed.
Teresa Smiley
To the Winters family….so sorry for your loss. Polly will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all that knew her. Be there for each other in your difficult days ahead.
My sincere condolences
HUGS to you all
Teresa Smiley
Rosalee Smith and Delphine Dexter
To Polly’s family, our sympathies to all of you at this time. Fond memories of Polly around the bridge table and teas and such! Always a smile.
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Derek and Shelly Neilson
Myles and family. So sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Hugh Minard
Myles and family
Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time
Karen and Hugh
Billand Anna Cox
Winters family
We are sorry to read of Polly’s passing she was a sweet lady and devoted to her task, she was a former member of the Arthritis Society of Queens County board and held many meetings at her home and canvassed the Mersey Point area
We extend our sympathy to the family.
Judi & Ken Minard
Sincere condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail Lohnes
Praying for Heather and all of the family. Thinking about you all at this sad time.
Donna (Minard) Hartling
To Polly’s Family, Thinking of you in your loss. I have many fond memories of your mother when we grew up next door to you and later when our mothers played bridge and other activities. With sympathy, Donna
Pat Chandler
Jack and I send our most sincere condolences to Polly’s family. She was a dear friend to the Chandler family and will be missed.
DUQUETTE,
Polly and I were 1st cousins but I always thought of her as the older sister I never had. We were very close and I will miss her love and sense of humor. She was a wonderful wife, mother and friend to so many. I will forever cherish the fond memories. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time. Rest in Peace, Polly, til we meet again.
Diane and Donald White
So sorry to read this , such a going concern in her lifetime, hard to imagine all that this lady did in her 92 years ! Always a twinkle in her eyes !
Sincere condolences to you all her precious family and friends
Andrea and Gordon Veinot
So sad to hear of Pollys passing.She and her husband were good friends of my parents .Our sincere condolences to the family
Jamie Brewer
Polly was very special to me. Her and I shared many late night laughs and chats over her time at Ryan Hall and she will be missed dearly.
Dawne Rawding
Sending condolences to all of Polly’s family. She was a wonderful lady …so kind and always smiling.
Thinking of you,
Dawne Rawding
Lynn Rafuse
Paula & Myles,my condolences on the loss of your beloved Polly.She represented a life well lived.
Dot peach
So sorry to hear of your loss September. Sending my love
Dot peach
Lynn Huck (Winters)
To our dear Winters cousins,
We are very saddened to hear of Aunt Polly’s passing. Although the times we had with Aunt Polly (and Uncle Donny) were too few, the great memories of our visits together will always be treasured, as will the photos. We remember Aunt Polly as a beautiful, fun and gracious lady who always made us feel like part of her family. She lived a full life and leaves the world a beautiful legacy — her children, grand-children and great grand-children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cousins Lynn, Vicky & Rod (family of Dale Winters).
John & Nancy LEEFE
We are sorry to learn of Polly’s passing. I particularly enjoyed working with Polly at the former District School Board. She was always good humoured.
Emmaley Guibay
I will miss our laughters and funny stories together, Polly! I could still remember month ago, I asked you What is your favorite song, you told me ” I’ll be seeing you, by: Vera Lynn”. And we played that music after you had your supper. Oh, thank you Polly for the great memories.
Janice and Darrin Everett & Ruby and Eric Davis
Sending our sincere condolences to all of Polly’s family. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Ed and Evie Fisher
Sending our sincere condolence to Polly’s family .
Sally Fader
To Polly’s family:
Sending my condolences to you at this sad time. Polly was such a nice person and always friendly. She spent countless hours doing volunteer work. She will be missed.
Adah
Always had the most fun when Polly went to Florida with Reen and I. RIP Polly
Adah
Patti Emenau
To Polly’s family,
Sorry to hear of Polly’s passing. Although many years have passed since l worked with Polly at Milford and Freeman l still remember the laughs and the good times the employees shared with one another. My sincere condolences to all of her family. Keep your memories close to your hearts.
gary conrad and gloria aulenback
gary conrad and gloria aulenback
september 15, at 8:41 pm
to heather and the winters family,
we are so sorry to hear of your moms passing. our thoughts and prayers are with you
at this sad time.
Gloria McLeod
Polly and I shared comforting thoughts from the “Our Father” Prayer, when God’s Will, will be done on earth as it is in heaven. She also shared the hope of John 5:28,29 of an awakening from sleep back to this earth. She was like a missionary visiting the Bent family when I was young, with beautiful Bible truths. Tenderest affection and condolences from the McLeod(Bent) family.
Yolande Thomas
I have been fortunate to of met Polly through my work years ago. Polly was my friend. I will miss the laughs, gossip and the wonderful stories of Polly’s past , marriage and family. I will miss Polly immensely. It has been heart warming to see Heather with her Mum over the years.
My deepest condolences to all of Polly’s lovely family.
Dorothy
Sending our deepest condolences to everyone. We will surely miss Polly she was a wonderful lady.
Dorothy &Joseph vulenteer workers at Ryan Hall.
Randi & Ted Dickie
It is sad to think a lovely lady like Polly is no longer among us . Our lives connected more closely across the Bridge table which brought many happy moments. Sincere sympathy to each of you at this difficult time .
judy quinn
SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Linda MacKinnon
I first got to know Polly through playing bridge with her, where I soon learned to appreciate her wonderful sense of humour. I also worked with her in the Hospital Auxiliary, in which she was a hard & dedicated worker for many years. She was a lovely lady, with a great wit and love of her family. My sympathies to all her family. RIP Polly.
Liz Emenau
To the Winters’ Family,
Our family lived next door to Polly and Donnie for many years when I was a young girl and I spent many hours playing with Bonnie, Myles, and Ember. I can still remember daydreaming as I watched Polly hang out baby clothes on the line. Our families both moved, so I didin’t get to know Heather and Holly in the same way. Last year while in hospital, I saw a name tag on a nurse’s uniform and discovered it was Heather. She was able to update me on Polly and other members of the family. Polly was a great lady and will be missed by the entire community.
Liz Emenau (Minard)