Obituary of Eleanor Grounds Winne

Colonie - Eleanor Grounds Winne, 94, of Central Ave. died Sunday, January 17, 2016 at her home. Born in Colonie, Eleanor was a lifelong town resident. She was employed as a teacher by the South Colonie School District for 23 years, retiring in the late 1970’s. She was a recipient of a Teacher of the Year Award and was a lifelong member of the South Colonie PTA. Eleanor enjoyed traveling, was an Amateur Radio Operator and along with her husband, enjoyed organizing Air Force Reunions. Also, she was a past Deacon and Sunday School Teacher at the Roessleville Presbyterian Church. Eleanor is survived by her husband of 73 years, Richard J. Winne; sons, Richard D. Winne (Janet) of Colonie, Ronald C. Winne (Susan) of Rotterdam and Wayne J. Winne (Kim) of Delmar; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers, Ralph and Norman Grounds. Funeral services will be held at a time to be announced on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, Colonie. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Colonie. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 - 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Eleanor’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the Hospice workers who cared for her, especially Sindu, Nettie, Tiffany, Anne, Joel and Sonja. For those who wish, memorial contributions to the Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 would be appreciated.