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Dianne Patricia Winkley
WINDSOR – Dianne Patricia Winkley, 80, passed away on April 6, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Oct. 27, 1942, the daughter of Harold and Margaret (Murphy) Grosser.
Dianne grew up in Liberty and attended local schools. She met Charles Winkley and the two were married on June 24, 1961, and made their home in Windsor on the family farm, raising their four sons.
Dianne was a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox and enjoyed watching baseball games. She was an excellent cook and was famous for her yeast rolls. A talented craftswoman, Dianne crocheted countless treasures for her family and friends. For over 30 years, she held a booth at the Windsor fair, selling her crocheted dolls, stuffed animals, mittens, blankets, and baby clothing.
She was predeceased by her infant son, James Winkley; her parents; her siblings, Betty, Billy, and Sandra; her husband, Charles Winkley; and granddaughter Jennifer.
She is survived by her loving sons, Brian Winkley and his wife Diana, Mark Winkley and his wife Debbie, Timothy Winkley and his wife Sherry and Wayne Winkley; grandchildren, BJ, Thomas, Christopher, Amanda, Tabitha, Zack, Nicole, Craig and Jeremy; several great grandchildren; nieces, and nephews; along with daughters she never had Theresa and Tammy and their children.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to MaineGeneral Hospice, as well as her devoted granddaughter, Tabitha Winkley, daughter-in-laws Diana, and Sherry along with Theresa Haskell for the outstanding care provided to Dianne during her final days.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, April 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences, stories, or photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dianne’s name may be made to:
Special Olympics Maine
Attn: Phil
525 Main St. Unit D
South Portland, ME 04106 or accepted at Capital Area Federal Credit Union
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