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“She was such a gentle, hospitable lady with a genuine love and care for others. I'll see her again later. Marion Spiller Arline Winchell was my...Read More »
1 of 18 | Posted by: Marion Spiller - Westbrook, ME

“Clark, so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. Mike ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: Michael D'Amico - Norwalk, CT

“We extend our sympathies at your mother's passing. We admire her love for Jesus and that she passed that devotion along to her children. God be...Read More »
3 of 18 | Posted by: Blaine and Lisa Edele - Stamford, CT

“It was such a delight to be with each of you last night as we remembered your Mum. I'm pleased that the service was a special honor to her memory...Read More »
4 of 18 | Posted by: Linnea Schmidt - hamden, CT

“Sincerest sympathy to all. Fondly, Marie Brown ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Marie Brown - Bethany, CT

“To the Winchell family, from the Redmond Family, We send or deepest condolences to all of you. We share so many memories growing up with all of you....Read More »
6 of 18 | Posted by: Claudia Redmond Furman - CT

“Dear Dale, As you know, I never got to meet your Mom, but from everything you told me in bits and pieces over our friendship, and from what I got...Read More »
7 of 18 | Posted by: John Guy LaPlante - CT

“So sorry for your family's loss. -Joe and Tricia Buffardi ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Joseph Buffardi - Norwalk, CT

“So sorry to hear about your loss. Condolences from my family to your. ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: John Ali - Staten Island, NY

“Dale, Amy, Heather, Melissa & Brian, We are so sorry for the loss of your loving Mom and Grandmother. We love you. May Gods peace and love bring you...Read More »
10 of 18 | Posted by: Rick & Pam Millette - Clinton, CT

“Dave, Daryl, Rachel, Ben & Elizabeth, My deepest sympathy and prayers are being sent to you on the loss of your wonderful Mother, Mother-Inlaw,...Read More »
11 of 18 | Posted by: Pamela Darlene Jarvis - OH

“Clark, My heart felt sympathies are with you and your family. Ann Williams ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Ann Williams - CT

“Clark & Family - Sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. May all the wonderful memories keep her alive in your hearts forever. ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Carmela Calorossi - Stamford, CT

“Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you. ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: Lynn Martinke Dick - South Haven, MI

“Bette was a beautiful person who raised wonderful children. We pray all will find comfort in good memories. ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: Arlene and John Macmillan - CT

“Daryl: The entire Operation Serve family is praying for you and your family! May you hold to the memories that the Lord gave you with your Mom and...Read More »
16 of 18 | Posted by: Sameh & Connie Sadik - OH

“keeping the family in thoughts and prayers ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: Ann Bronson - chesapeake, VA

“Aunt Bette was always such a gentle soul. I'll always remember the cookouts we had and the "kick the can" games we played. Thoughts and prayers...Read More »
18 of 18 | Posted by: Barbara Winchell Seagrave - Hope, RI


Elizabeth "Bette" Winchell, age 87, passed away at home in Hamden on Saturday, February 4, 2012 surrounded by her family. Bette was the widow of Harrie C. Winchell. Born in Filer, Idaho on June 4, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Morris & Martha Goode Clark. She attended Boston University, and received her Masters Degree in Reading Readiness from Central Connecticut. Bette taught school in Old Saybrook, Hartford and Hamden. She was an avid gardener and square dancer, loved God and her family. Bette is survived by her daughter Daryl Martinke & husband Dr. David of Tonawanda, NY; her sons, Clark Winchell & wife Mary of Bethany, Dean Winchell & wife Susie of Richland Center, WI, Dale Winchell & wife Amy of Deep River, Hugh Winchell & wife Sylvia of Hamden, step-son Robert Winchell & wife Judy of Atlanta, GA and her 12 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Frank M. Clark. Friends may call at BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave, Hamden on Friday February, 10th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM with a service beginning at 7:00 PM. Interment will take place on Saturday at 11:00 AM in Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Ave, Hartford. Contributions in her memory may be made to the CT Food Bank, 150 Bradley Ave, East Haven, CT 06512.