January 5th, 1949 – February 4th, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of the late Winsor Hedderson announce his passing on February 4th, 2024 at the age of 75 years at Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony.
Winsor was born to Garland and Frances Hedderson (nee Patey) on January 5, 1949. He married his true love Nellie Pittman of Cook’s Harbour on May 7th, 1971. Together they built their lives in Cook’s Harbour and raised two Children, Lisa and Chad. He worked in the fishery all of his life. A career he truly loved until his retirement.
He leaves to mourn with many fond memories his wife of 52 years, Nellie, Children: Lisa (Noel) and Chad (Trina); grandchildren: Victor, Dorrie (Christopher), Alyssa and Baylee; Sisters: Jaunita, Marilyn (Llewelyn); Donna (Earl), Myra, and Sharon (Erastus); Brothers: Alonzo (Thelma), Bill (Barbara), Ken (Joy), and Ted (Marina); Sister- in-law Ellen and many nieces and nephews.
Winsor is predeceased by his parents, Garland and Frances Hedderson, Brothers: Thomas and Wayne; Brothers-in-law: Reginald Decker, Rex Elms, and Bernard Prins; and a very special Uncle Silas.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at The John M. Gray and Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital for their help and support in caring for Winsor. A special thanks to his homecare workers Louise Short and Beatrice Short for their time in taking care of Winsor while he was at home. God Bless you all!
Visitation will take place at Wesley United Church in Cook’s Harbour beginning Wednesday, February 7th. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 9th, 2024 at 2:30 pm with Rev. Arthur Kinsella officiating. Interment to follow at Central United Cemetery, Quirpon Branch.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony, Alicia Reardon, Funeral Director.