Retired Lt. Col. Kenneth E. Winn of Longwood, FL, passed away on July 25, 2016, at the age of 94, after a brief illness. He is survived by three sisters, Margaret Kelly, Virginia O'Boy and Ruth Melchin; eight children, Kenneth E. Jr., William, Thomas, Ellen, Robert, Brenda, Peter and Mary Beth; and three grandchildren Alexander, Patrick and Shannon.
A native of Dorchester, MA and long-time resident of Milton, Ken was an infantry soldier in the armed services and fought in the Normandy Invasion, the Battle of the Bulge and served twenty years in the Air Force Reserves in Boston, MA.
He loved Eddie Arnold, Louis L'Amour westerns, golf, hot dogs, traveling, a good joke, Gunsmoke reruns, music, his work, simple food, the daily newspaper and ice cream.
As the fourth of twelve children, family was very important to him. He possessed a great wit, an amazing memory and was happily married for 65 years to his great love "Redhead", Eleanor M. Winn.
A memorial service and burial will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave., Bourne, Massachusetts at 11:15 on September 30, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Kenneth E. Winn by mailing a donation to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation, 110 E. 42nd Street, 16th Floor, New York City, New York, 10017 or online at www.alzinfo.org.
Services entrusted to the Loomis Funeral Home, Apopka, FL, www.loomisfuneralhomes.com
Ellen Winn Wendl says
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Brenda and the Winn Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. What an accomplished life he lived.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May the many wonderful memories help sustain you during this difficult time . God Bless.
Ken and Georgia Winn says
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Heinz Wendl says
Johnny Walker. Heritage Financial Services says
Always a great smile and attitude, as well as a “dapper” dresser, and of course the “oversized” box to hold all those business receipts! It was a great honor to serve both Ken and Eleanor as he was a true hero to me from our Greatest Generation. Sincere sympathies to the family on your loss, but I know Our Lord is allowing Ken a few extra “hole in ones” in Heaven.
Carol Winn Zyrkowski says
Terry Moffit says
Great friend. Had many great dinners (what’s for dessert) I have the hot fudge Sunday. Many smiles from my daughter when having dinner with Ken. Always up for a game of golf no matter how bad I played.
Remember the great things he did as you have to go thru the sad days, I sure he will be looking down on you with his smile and twinkle in his eye.
Can not tell you how much he helped KFC franchisee’s
Ellen Weber says
Ivona Juka says
My friend Ellen, hearing about your loss has deeply saddened me, but I know that this is far from what you are going through right now. In this tough time in your life, may my friendship bring you comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Ivona Juka says
Peter A Winn says
Peter A Winn says
Copper tone, after yard work. Stickball in the driveway 27 Brackett. Block parties, Redhead.summers at Giles cottage in Maine. Mums car catching fire(in the driveway). Bob and Winnie madden. Shoveling 27 Brackett st. Her Nibbs, Lord Fahquah,balony n cheese NO MUSTARD. Essence of elephant’s . Mum n Dads candle dinners.Yes we have hangers try one. 11:00 is the whiching hr.leaving lawnmower running beneath window, just so you wont forget to cut the grass . Your mothers name is not WHAT. Moving to Fla. Walking out of SAVING PRIVATE RYAN.. Mum n Dad Sailing through S.F.harbor with William on the worlds largest container ship , the Kentucky. His Grandchildren. Laughing with Bob Melchin. DONT QUIT. So now you can have wheat thins and cracker barrel with your best Gal up in heaven. Relax Ken Winn, you’re home now. Love Pete
Kathy McCarthy says
Kathy McCarthy says
God bless you Ken……
Sigrid Wendl says
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David McCarthy says
David McCarthy says
Ken, Bill, Ellen, Robert, Brenda, Peter and Marybeth,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was a Class A Stand Up Guy! My Mom and Dad were such good friends of your parents and always enjoyed their company. My Mom adored her older sister Eleanor and her husband/your Dad Ken.
I have fond memories of visiting your house in Milton and seeing your family on Thanksgiving at the Cape. Though we did not get to see a lot of each other, as cousins we have that connection -all of us raised by loving parents. Your Dad was always upbeat -and yes -always a sharp dresser!
So I agree -your Dad is now with your Mom -and I too miss them very much. Great parents and a great Dad. God bless your Dad Ken.
With Love, Your Cousin Dave
Kevin McCarthy says
Kevin McCarthy says
To the Winn Family,
You are all in our thoughts,
Kevin & Linda McCarthy
Scott Vorrath KFC Monroe Michigan says
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Georgia Wnn says